Colourful Die-Cut Monster Peeping Corner Card

A project from our live show AVAGO-INK - MONDAY MADNESS - Join Simon for his latest products and inspiration - Broadcast 12th June 23 · 12/06/2023 · watch it from 30:15

Build a fun, layered card featuring a large die-cut monster peeking in from the corner. This quick and versatile design uses colourful paper scraps and die-cut components to create a playful character that can be positioned and customised in many ways.

You will need

Avago-ink Designs Monster Die Set- 220223FSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Cut the large monster outline die from black card to create the base layer. ▶ watch 30:45
2. Cut the monster body from a colourful ombre paper (blue to pink to yellow) to create the main character piece. ▶ watch 31:30
3. Cut the monster's teeth from white card and glue them to the back of the coloured body piece. ▶ watch 32:45
4. Cut the monster's horns from coloured paper and position them over the top of the head shape. ▶ watch 33:45
5. Cut two large black circles for the eye backgrounds and glue them in place on the monster's face. ▶ watch 34:15
6. Cut two white circles for the eye highlights and glue them on top of the black circles, positioning them slightly off-centre for a quirky expression. ▶ watch 35:00
7. Cut a piece of patterned paper from the graffiti monster pad to 4.5 by 6.5 inches and glue it to a 5 by 7 inch card blank. ▶ watch 38:30
8. Cut a small square from the patterned paper and stamp a sentiment onto black card to fit inside. ▶ watch 40:00
9. Freehand cut the sentiment into a small rectangle with a black border and attach it to the card with a foam pad. ▶ watch 41:15
10. Position the assembled monster on the card with foam pads, allowing it to peek in from the corner or edge as desired. ▶ watch 42:45
11. Use the card blank edge as a guide to trim away any excess monster pieces that extend beyond the card. ▶ watch 43:45

Tips from the show

• You can move the monster's eyes to different positions to change its expression.
• The die-cut components stay connected on their plates so you won't lose small pieces.
• Kids can have fun cutting out multiple colours and building different monster variations.

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