Scrap Card Collage with Stamped Backgrounds and Pearl Embellishments

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A crisp, clean card that makes use of leftover card scraps layered with stamped gaming-themed backgrounds. Die-cut shapes are inked at the edges and embellished with coloured pearls for a modern, composed design.

You will need

Izink Spray Black Liquorice 080621TSEE IT Izink Spray Sunflower Yellow 080621NSEE IT Izink Spray Wild Rose 080621XSEE IT 100089 - HTCN - Eureka 101 Watercolour and Scoring Tablet - 240921GSEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Hybrid Ink - Midnight - 121022NSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Start with a blank card measuring 5½ by 8 inches and select a coloured card that coordinates with your scrap pieces. ▶ watch 28:00
2. Adhere the coloured card to the blank card base using a tape runner, ensuring it is aligned to the edge. ▶ watch 28:45
3. Arrange small scraps of coloured card and paper onto the base card in a pleasing layout. ▶ watch 29:45
4. Stamp the gaming background images onto the arranged scraps using black ink, layering different stamp designs across the pieces. ▶ watch 30:00
5. Die-cut circles and stars from the stamped and coloured card scraps using cutting plates and a die-cutting machine. ▶ watch 33:00
6. Cut a piece of white card to 4½ by 7 inches to create a border frame for the card. ▶ watch 35:15
7. Stamp a sentiment (such as 'Congratulations') onto the white card frame using black ink. ▶ watch 35:30
8. Edge the white card frame with black ink pad, brushing around the perimeter to create a defined border. ▶ watch 36:15
9. Edge the die-cut shapes with black ink pad to define their edges and add dimension. ▶ watch 36:45
10. Adhere the white card frame to the coloured background using foam pads for dimension. ▶ watch 39:00
11. Attach the die-cut circles flat to the card using glue. ▶ watch 40:00
12. Attach the die-cut stars to the card using foam pads to raise them and create dimension. ▶ watch 40:15
13. Select coloured half-pearls that coordinate with the card colours and adhere them to the design using glue, spacing them to balance the composition. ▶ watch 41:30

Tips from the show

• Using scraps of card and paper is a good way to avoid throwing them away.
• You can prep the stamped background pieces ahead and choose your shapes and layout afterwards.
• Don't be shy with foam pads to create dimension on your card elements.

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