Space Scene Monster Card with Embossed Background

A project from our live show MONDAY MADNESS - AVAGO INK NEW LAUNCH - Join Simon for his brand new products and inspiration - Broadcast 22nd May 23 · 22/05/2023 · watch it from 14:00

A 7x7 card featuring stamped planets as a background, layered with embossed texture, watercoloured landscape, and positioned monster characters. The design creates depth with a night sky effect and colourful alien scene.

You will need

Avago-ink Designs Monster Die Set- 220223FSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Take a 7x7 card blank and randomly stamp the planet images across it using black ink, positioning some on and off the card edge for visual interest. ▶ watch 14:15
2. Die cut two circles from black card and patterned paper—use the largest circle for the base and a smaller circle from the ombre foundation paper for the middle layer. ▶ watch 15:30
3. Run the smaller patterned circle through an embossing folder with a retro spots design to add texture and break up the background. ▶ watch 19:45
4. Stamp the long landscape base image onto white card using black ink, then freehand cut around the top edge with scissors to create definition. ▶ watch 20:30
5. Wet the landscape piece with water and apply vibrant watercolour brush colours—start with pink at the top, blend down, then add green at the base. ▶ watch 24:00
6. Stamp the large monster character onto white card and colour it with watercolour in blue and purple tones, then heat dry the piece. ▶ watch 26:15
7. Stamp the smaller monster character onto white card and colour it with vibrant green watercolour, then heat dry. ▶ watch 28:00
8. Die cut both coloured monster characters using their corresponding dies. ▶ watch 29:30
9. Glue the black circle to the card base, then layer the embossed patterned circle on top, positioning it darker at the top for a night sky effect. ▶ watch 31:00
10. Glue the watercoloured landscape piece to the bottom of the layered circles. ▶ watch 31:30
11. Position and glue the large monster character at the bottom, then add the smaller character running over the landscape. ▶ watch 32:00
12. Glue a pre-made sentiment piece to the card to complete the design. ▶ watch 33:00

Tips from the show

• You can rearrange the planet stamps before inking to get the composition you want.
• Use a heat gun to quickly dry watercoloured areas before moving to the next step.
• The die cuts make it much easier than fussy cutting by hand.

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