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Japanese Silhouette Bridge and Tree Card

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT - Join Simon from AVAGO-INK for his latest products and demo's - Broadcast 5th May · 05/05/2022

Create a serene Japanese-inspired card featuring a delicate bridge and pine tree silhouette against an ombré blue background. The inked background creates a peaceful, elegant effect that's quick to make but looks professionally finished.

10steps
7:45in the show
Step 1 of 10

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  1. 1

    Ink the light blue colour from the edge of your card stock, building the colour gradually towards the centre, focusing on the top half only.

    ▶ watch this step 8:15
  2. 2

    Swap to the darker blue ink and add more intensity to the corners, building the colour gradually to create depth.

    ▶ watch this step 8:30
  3. 3

    Set the inked panel aside and place your die-cut die on plain black card stock towards the top.

    ▶ watch this step 9:45
  4. 4

    Run the black card through your A5 die-cutting machine to cut out the bridge and tree silhouette.

    ▶ watch this step 10:30
  5. 5

    Carefully tease out the delicate cut areas around the tree and bridge details.

    ▶ watch this step 11:30
  6. 6

    Apply glue to the back of the black silhouette panel and position it on top of your inked blue background.

    ▶ watch this step 13:00
  7. 7

    Lift the silhouette slightly to create a shadow effect for added dimension.

    ▶ watch this step 13:15
  8. 8

    Mount the layered panel onto a white card base to make the colours pop.

    ▶ watch this step 14:00
  9. 9

    Stamp a sentiment in the corner using black ink.

    ▶ watch this step 15:00
  10. 10

    Trim the card to size and finish.

    ▶ watch this step 15:15

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