Music Notes Layered Card with Embossed Background

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - Join Toni for her brand new launch show 1 - broadcast 7th July 23 · 07/07/2023 · watch it from 23:00

A contemporary Christmas card combining an embossed sentiment background with layered musical note die cuts in coordinating colours. The design demonstrates how to build visual interest through layering and colour coordination.

You will need

TV - A5 Stamp and Die - Christmas - Special Wishes - 170522FSEE IT Stamps By Me - All Surfaces 8 X 8 Paper Pad - Scarlet - 171122CSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Take a piece of teal or coloured All Surfaces cardstock as your base. ▶ watch 23:00
2. Stamp a sentiment or background design onto the cardstock using black ink. ▶ watch 23:15
3. Die cut individual musical notes from the stamp and die set in various coordinating colours. ▶ watch 23:30
4. Arrange the musical note die cuts on your card to create a musical composition or scattered design. ▶ watch 23:45
5. Glue each musical note in place, ensuring they are well adhered. ▶ watch 24:00
6. Add the treble clef die cut as a focal point, positioning it prominently on the card. ▶ watch 24:15
7. Stamp or add a sentiment such as 'Merry Christmas' or 'Joy' to complete the design. ▶ watch 24:30
8. Mount the finished panel onto a contrasting card base. ▶ watch 24:45

Tips from the show

• Christmas doesn't have to be traditional green and red; you can use modern colour combinations like teal and red.
• The musical notes and bars in the set allow you to create your own musical compositions.
• Keep white space and don't feel you need to fill every gap on your card.

More from this show

• Embossed Script Card with Copper Cardstock
• Treble Clef Music Card with Clear Embossing
• Stag with Antlers Decoupage Christmas Card
• White-on-White Embossed Script Card
• Coloured Ink Sentiment Card with Layered Notes

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