Textured Embossed Card with Envelope Cascade

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT BRAND NEW LAUNCH - Join Toni for her latest products and inspiration - show 1 - Broadcast 9th June 23 · 09/06/2023 · watch it from 36:00

A clean and simple card featuring an embossed background with a cascading arrangement of stamped envelope elements and a floral bouquet. The design showcases how to layer different paper textures and create visual interest through arrangement.

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Step by step

1. Emboss two pieces of cardstock (one green, one white) using the embossing folder to create texture. ▶ watch 36:00
2. Choose your preferred embossed piece as the card base; white on white gives a clean look but consider adding colour for visibility. ▶ watch 36:15
3. Stamp multiple envelope designs onto patterned and solid papers from the collection. ▶ watch 36:30
4. Cut the envelope stamps into individual elements. ▶ watch 37:00
5. Arrange the envelope elements in a cascading pattern down the card, layering some flat and others on foam pads for dimension. ▶ watch 37:15
6. Stamp and fussy-cut floral and foliage elements from the collection. ▶ watch 38:00
7. Build a bouquet by layering flowers and leaves to create a focal point emerging from the envelope arrangement. ▶ watch 38:30
8. Add the 'little card big thanks' sentiment or another coordinating sentiment from the set. ▶ watch 39:00
9. Trim the base of the card neatly to finish. ▶ watch 39:30

Tips from the show

• Foliage is important because it adds interest and helps build the arrangement.
• Don't worry if your stamping isn't perfect; the layering system hides imperfections.

More from this show

• Envelope and Heart Layered Card
• Three-Dimensional Vase with Layered Florals

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