Kinetic Spinning Aperture Card with Layered Elements

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT - Join Carley Duff for her brand new IMALA 22 Launch show 1 - Broadcast 4th OCT 22 · 10/04/2022 · watch it from 9:00

Construct an interactive card using precision-engineered die-cut apertures that spin and layer without glue or wires. The card features multiple aperture sizes that work together to create a dynamic, moving design with a 3D tree embellishment.

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Step by step

1. Die-cut the largest aperture from your cardstock using the crystal Christmas die set. ▶ watch 9:15
2. Die-cut a smaller aperture to layer on top of the first one. ▶ watch 9:30
3. Stamp a frame design from the festive frames die set using black ink. ▶ watch 16:30
4. Connect the apertures by inserting the bottom tab into the top slot, allowing them to spin freely. ▶ watch 17:00
5. Place a 3D tree embellishment in the centre of the aperture as a focal point instead of using a spinning element. ▶ watch 20:00
6. Arrange multiple aperture layers around the outside edge without glue, allowing them to move independently. ▶ watch 20:15
7. Mount the complete assembled piece onto a decorative card base. ▶ watch 20:30

Tips from the show

• The dies are engineered so pieces fit together perfectly without wires or glue.
• Both crystal Christmas and festive frames die sets work together because they share the same aperture measurements.
• You can create an advent calendar by placing numbers in the empty apertures for a countdown to Christmas.

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