Quattro-D Peonies Layered Card

A project from our live show HSN Item 811132 - Stamps By Me - Quattro-d Peonies · 09/26/2022 · watch it from 1:15

Create a stunning multi-layered peony card using the four-stage Quattro-D technique combining stencilling, stamping, die-cutting and 3D embossing. The result is a beautifully dimensional, textured floral embellishment with depth and visual impact.

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Step by step

1. Take the first numbered stencil and position it on your cardstock, using the edge of the cardstock as a guide for alignment. ▶ watch 1:15
2. Apply pink ink through stencil one using a sponge dauber or brush, laying down a subtle base colour without worrying about perfect blending. ▶ watch 1:45
3. Line up stencil two in the top corner and apply a purple ink colour through it to add depth to the design. ▶ watch 2:15
4. Position stencil three and apply a light green ink colour through it, then add touches of darker green to create variation. ▶ watch 3:00
5. Line up the peony stamp on top of your stencilled design and press down firmly using a black ink pad to add detail and definition. ▶ watch 4:15
6. Position the outline die around your stamped design and run it through your die-cutting machine to cut out the shape. ▶ watch 5:15
7. Place your die-cut design into a 3D embossing folder with the raised part on the back, ensuring the design is lined up to the front. ▶ watch 6:30
8. Run the embossing folder through your die-cutting machine to create the final 3D embossed effect. ▶ watch 6:45
9. Mount your finished peony embellishment onto a card blank with a sentiment if desired. ▶ watch 7:30

Tips from the show

• You can use the heart stencil guides included to help line up the stencils with ease every time.
• These products work as independents too, so you can use just the 3D embossing folder, stamp, die or stencils separately if you prefer.
• After doing this technique two or three times, you can skip taping down the embossing folder and just run it through confidently.

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