Stitch-Framed Leaf Card with Embossed Centre Circle

A project from our live show Create and Craft Show 8th FEB - Join Toni for her latest products and inspiration - show 4 · 02/08/2023 · watch it from 51:00

Create a card with the Timeless Stitch die forming a gold-outlined frame, with Maple and Lime leaves embossed and popped around a central circle aperture for a sophisticated, dimensional design.

You will need

Pretty Things Inside Die - Maple and Lime - 081122OSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Die-cut the Timeless Stitch die to create a frame with a central circle aperture. ▶ watch 51:00
2. Outline the stitch detail with a gold gel pen or embossing powder for definition. ▶ watch 51:30
3. Die-cut the Maple and Lime leaves from coordinating cardstock. ▶ watch 52:00
4. Emboss the die-cut leaves using an embossing powder and heat tool. ▶ watch 52:30
5. Pop the embossed leaves around the central circle using foam pads for dimension. ▶ watch 53:00
6. Mount the entire design onto a card base. ▶ watch 53:30

Tips from the show

• Embossing the leaves adds extra dimension and makes them stand out from the background.
• The gold stitch frame creates an elegant border for the leaf arrangement.

More from this show

• White-on-White Embossed Aperture Card with Timeless Stitch Die
• Watercolour Dragged Church Card with Masking Fluid
• Shaped Card with Timeless Stitch Die and Offset Aperture
• Maple and Lime Leaf Inlay Card with Gold Outline

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