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Boo Buddies Freestanding Gnome Card in Christmas Colours

A project from our live show THE THURSDAY DROP - Latest Products from Toni - Broadcast 10th September 2026 · 09/10/2026 · watch it from 1:07:30

A charming freestanding gnome card made using the Boo Buddies layering dies in red and green to create a Christmas-themed version. The card demonstrates how the Halloween kit can be repurposed for other seasons.

You will need

Stamps By Me Kit - Boo-buddies - 010626BStamps By Me Kit - Boo-buddies - 010626BSEE IT

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Step by step

  1. Cut the gnome outline die twice from red card to create the front and back of the freestanding card. ▶ watch 1:09:15
  2. Cut the gnome's beard detail from white card. ▶ watch 1:10:00
  3. Cut the gnome's hat belt detail from green card. ▶ watch 1:10:30
  4. Blend a very light grey ink around the white beard and hat belt to add subtle shading and dimension. ▶ watch 1:12:00
  5. Assemble the gnome by layering the beard and hat belt details onto the red outline. ▶ watch 1:13:00
  6. Score and fold the two red outline pieces in half to create the freestanding structure. ▶ watch 1:18:30
  7. Glue the two halves together at the fold, ensuring they are flush and aligned. ▶ watch 1:19:00
  8. Attach a ribbon bow to the back of the card for decoration. ▶ watch 1:20:00

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