Layered Peony Card with Quattro-D and Confetti Inks

A project from our live show QUATTRO-D FREE WORKSHOP - Join Toni for some YOU TIME - as well as exploring the wonderful world of Q-D - Broadcast 24th August 22 · 08/24/2022 · watch it from 12:00

Emma demonstrates the four-step Quattro-D process using the Peony design with die-cutting, stencilling, embossing and stamping. She builds up multiple layers of embossing powder in different colours to create a dimensional, sparkly floral card with rich depth and texture.

You will need

Stamps By Me Quattro D - Peonies - 100622ASEE IT Stamps By Me Confetti Ink - Bluebell - 180822ASEE IT Stamps By Me Confetti Ink - Blush - 180822BSEE IT Stamps By Me Confetti Ink - Chocolat - 180822CSEE IT Stamps By Me Confetti Ink - Graphite - 180822FSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Die-cut your black card stock using the Quattro-D peony die to remove the flower shape. ▶ watch 12:30
2. Apply embossing sticky ink through the first stencil layer, making sure all areas are well inked. ▶ watch 13:00
3. Pour popping pink embossing powder onto the inked stencil and heat with an embossing gun until melted. ▶ watch 13:30
4. Line up the second numbered stencil layer and repeat the inking and embossing process with a different colour. ▶ watch 14:00
5. Continue with layers three and four, using different confetti ink colours such as bluebell and graphite to build dimension. ▶ watch 14:30
6. Heat each layer thoroughly to ensure the embossing powders melt together and blend seamlessly. ▶ watch 15:00
7. Once all layers are complete and cooled, stamp the coordinating peony stamp in black or gold embossing powder for added detail. ▶ watch 15:30
8. Heat-set the stamped image to finish the dimensional floral element. ▶ watch 16:00

Tips from the show

• Die-cut first to prevent the embossing powder from cracking when you add multiple layers.
• Check that the stencil numbers are facing the correct way before inking, as this ensures proper alignment.
• Don't overink the stencils; a distressed effect can look just as good as full coverage.

More from this show

• Dry Brushed Peony Card with Confetti Inks
• Magnolia Card with Stencilled Layers and Gold Embossing
• Embossed Magnolia with Stencil Halo Detail
• Stamped and Coloured Peony with Embossing Folder Texture

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