Stamped Character Birthday Card with Coloured Background

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 1:30

A birthday card featuring stamped character designs from the collection with a pink background. The design uses three stamped vignettes of gaming characters positioned on the front, with the background and foreground elements creating a layered composition.

You will need

100572 - HTCN - Avago-ink Designs - A5 Stamp - Cookie - 100522CSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Create a pink background on the card base using nesting dies to cut black and white layered elements. ▶ watch 1:45
2. Position the male character stamp in the upper portion of the card front. ▶ watch 2:00
3. Position the female character stamp next to the male character, ensuring the hair elements align nicely. ▶ watch 2:15
4. Stamp the 'eat game and sleep' circular design in the top corner of the card. ▶ watch 2:30
5. Ink all three stamps together with black ink pad, ensuring good coverage. ▶ watch 2:45
6. Press the inked stamps firmly onto white cardstock to transfer the design clearly. ▶ watch 3:00
7. Remove the stamped pieces from the stamping press and set aside to dry. ▶ watch 4:00
8. Using an alcohol marker in a colour complementary to the pink background, colour around the character outlines to make them pop, leaving the characters white. ▶ watch 4:15
9. Continue colouring the background areas around all three stamped designs, following the character contours. ▶ watch 5:00
10. Mount the three coloured stamped pieces onto black matte layers using adhesive. ▶ watch 7:30
11. Attach foam pads to the back of the matte layers to create dimension. ▶ watch 8:15
12. Position the three layered elements on the card front, arranging them with the sentiment piece as a guide for placement. ▶ watch 9:00

Tips from the show

• Colouring the background around the stamped images rather than the images themselves makes the white characters stand out more effectively.
• If you're not confident with fine motor control, colour only the larger areas and leave smaller details uncoloured for a simpler finish.
• Use foam pads to add dimension to the card, but you can keep it flat if you're concerned about postage costs.

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