Quattro D Peony Layered Flower Card with Heat-Embossed Stamp and 3D Embossing

A project from our live show THE ART OF CARDISTRY - Join me for my Creative Card Session with all my wonderful USA following - Broadcast 25th SEP 23 · 25/09/2023 · watch it from 26:00

Create a stunning dimensional flower card using the Quattro D system with layering stencils, coordinating stamp, embossing powder, die and 3D embossing folder. The result is a professional-looking peony with beautiful depth and sparkle that looks like you're an experienced artist.

You will need

811132 - HSN - Stamps By Me Quattro D - PeoniesSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Start with white card and position the first layering stencil (numbered 1) by lining up the four hearts in the corners. ▶ watch 26:15
2. Apply ink through the stencil using a light tapping motion, then remove the stencil to reveal the first layer of the flower. ▶ watch 26:30
3. Position the second layering stencil (numbered 2) by aligning the hearts with your previous ink marks, then apply a slightly darker shade of the same colour. ▶ watch 27:30
4. Apply the third layering stencil (numbered 3) with green ink for the foliage, using a light application and building up darker areas as desired. ▶ watch 29:15
5. Apply the fourth and final layering stencil (numbered 4) with the same green ink, pressing slightly harder to deepen the greenery. ▶ watch 31:00
6. Stamp the peony outline onto the layered design using a clear or sticky ink pad, positioning it to complement your stencilled layers. ▶ watch 33:00
7. Sprinkle heat-embossing powder over the wet stamp ink, tap off the excess, and heat-set with a heat gun until the powder melts and becomes shiny. ▶ watch 39:00
8. Die-cut around the embossed flower design using the coordinating die from the set. ▶ watch 43:30
9. Place the die-cut flower into the 3D embossing folder, ensuring it lines up correctly (the folder will only fit one way). ▶ watch 45:00
10. Run the embossing folder through your die-cutting machine to create dimensional detail on the flower petals and leaves. ▶ watch 45:30
11. Remove the flower from the embossing folder to reveal the 3D embossed design with beautiful depth and texture. ▶ watch 46:30

Tips from the show

• The stencils are numbered, so follow the sequence to build the flower correctly.
• You don't need to ink through the hearts every time; after the first stencil, you can simply line up the stencil edge with your card edge for consistent placement.
• You can stop at any stage of the process and add a sentiment to create a finished card without using all the components.

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