Gaming-Themed Glitter Background Card with Layered Sentiment

A project from our live show MONDAY MADNESS - Join Simon from AVAGO-INK for his latest products - Broadcast 28th Nov 22 · 11/28/2022 · watch it from 11:45

A multi-layered card featuring a stencilled gaming-themed background with embossed and glittered effects, topped with stamped gaming imagery and a central sentiment. The design uses contrasting glitter cardstock and layered elements to create depth and visual interest.

You will need

100574 - HTCN - Avago-ink Designs - Stencil - Pixel Pattern - 100522ASEE IT 100572 - HTCN - Avago-ink Designs - A5 Stamp - Cookie - 100522CSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Place the pixel pattern stencil onto black cardstock at an angle, slightly off-centre for a more dynamic look. ▶ watch 12:15
2. Apply embossing ink through the stencil onto the black card using an embossing pad, pressing firmly to transfer the design. ▶ watch 12:30
3. Rub the inked stencil area with an anti-static bag to prepare it for embossing powder. ▶ watch 12:45
4. Sprinkle clear sparkling embossing powder over the inked design, covering the entire stencilled area. ▶ watch 13:45
5. Tip off excess powder and heat-set using a heat gun until the powder melts and fuses to the cardstock. ▶ watch 14:00
6. Mount the embossed black panel onto iridescent green glitter cardstock using double-sided tape, leaving an even border. ▶ watch 14:45
7. Cut a rectangle mat from glitter cardstock slightly larger than your square stamped element, then cut corner-to-corner to create an offset frame. ▶ watch 18:30
8. Stamp the gaming equipment design (crash stamp) in black ink onto white cardstock. ▶ watch 20:00
9. Mount the stamped white square onto the glitter rectangle mat using wet glue around the edges for security. ▶ watch 21:30
10. Stamp a sentiment or decorative element in black ink onto a small white square. ▶ watch 23:30
11. Mount the sentiment square onto matching glitter cardstock using red liner tape for security. ▶ watch 25:00
12. Attach foam pads to the back of the corner elements and position them diagonally opposite on the base card, leaving equal borders. ▶ watch 27:00
13. Attach foam pads to the back of the central sentiment element and position it in the middle of the card. ▶ watch 28:00

Tips from the show

• Position the stencil at an angle rather than straight to create more interesting shapes and avoid a too-neat appearance.
• When mounting square elements, cut them as rectangles first, then cut corner-to-corner to create an offset frame that keeps the design centred.
• Use wet glue or liner tape on glitter cardstock rather than dry adhesive to ensure secure bonding on the uneven surface.

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