Hinged Opening Monster Character Card

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A standalone 3D monster card that opens with a concealed hinge, featuring a die-cut character body with customisable eyes, teeth, and horns. The design allows for creative positioning of features and can hold sentiments or photos.

You will need

Avago-ink Designs Monsters 220223DSEE IT Avago-ink Designs Monster Die Set- 220223FSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Fold a blank card in half to create a deep crease, then position the monster die so it overhangs slightly on one side to create the opening edge. ▶ watch 36:00
2. Run the card through the die-cutting machine to cut the first monster outline. ▶ watch 36:30
3. Cut a second monster shape from black card to create the complete base layer for the character. ▶ watch 37:15
4. Glue the two black card pieces together along the edges to form the full monster body shape. ▶ watch 37:45
5. Die cut the monster body from patterned paper using the splodgy design paper, then glue it onto the black base. ▶ watch 38:15
6. Die cut the teeth pieces from white card, then selectively remove some teeth from the strips and position them under the mouth opening, gluing them at angles for a playful look. ▶ watch 40:00
7. Die cut a black circle from black card to place in the centre of the face, which will make the eyes pop with colour. ▶ watch 41:30
8. Position and glue the horn pieces at the top of the monster head. ▶ watch 43:00
9. Glue the eye pieces onto the black circle, positioning them at different heights and angles to create a wonky, expressive face. ▶ watch 43:30
10. Stamp a sentiment such as 'Surprise' onto white card using black ink. ▶ watch 44:30
11. Trim the sentiment piece with an abstract edge, then glue it to a black card scrap and trim again to create a framed effect. ▶ watch 45:15
12. Attach the sentiment piece to the monster using a foam pad to raise it up, positioning it under the monster's arm as if it is holding it. ▶ watch 46:15

Tips from the show

• You can cut into the teeth strips after die cutting to customise how many teeth show.
• The eyes and horns can be positioned wherever you want—there are no rules.
• These cards make great bunting when strung together, or you can put a photo in the monster's mouth.

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