Forest Animal Stamped and Coloured Die-Cut

A project from our live show HOBBYMAKER TV - Join us for the latest show - Broadcast 6 p.m. (UK) 19th June 2026 · 19/06/2026 · watch it from 2:45

Create a charming forest animal design using stamps and stencils, then bring it to life with vibrant colouring pens. Die-cut your finished coloured image with the Sidekick machine to produce a delightful hand-crafted animal element, perfect for adding a woodland touch to handmade cards and papercrafts.

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Step by step

1. Place your chosen forest animal stamp onto the stamping platform. Position white card underneath and stamp the design using pink ink. ▶ watch 3:00
2. 

   Colour in the stamped animal using coloured pens, keeping the paper on the stencil platform for a flat surface. Work carefully to add colour to the rabbit design.

   ▶ watch this step (4:30)
3. Trim around the coloured animal with scissors to remove excess card. Cut carefully to create a neat die-cut shape. ▶ watch 5:15
4. 

   Place the stamped design into the Sidekick machine with the corresponding framelet die positioned over it. Secure the design in place with a small piece of maker's tape to prevent it from shifting during die-cutting.

   ▶ watch this step (7:45)
5. 

   Turn the crank handle on the Sidekick machine to run the die and cardstock through, cutting out the animal shape. Remove the cut piece from the machine and carefully separate it from the surrounding card.

   ▶ watch this step (8:00)

Tips from the show

• The stencil platform keeps your paper in place while stamping, so little ones can't mess it up.
• Keep the stamped design on the stencil platform while colouring for a stable work surface.

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