A project from our live show CATCH UP with Toni in the HTCN Studio for her SALE SHOW, the perfect start to your CRAFTY NEW YEAR broadcast 1st Jan 2022 · 01/01/2022 · watch it from 21:45

A beautiful greeting card featuring a stamped envelope design filled with flowers, layered with die-cut flourishes and embellished with gems and sparkle pens. The card combines stamping, colouring, die-cutting and gem embellishment for an elegant, dimensional finish.

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Cut several flourish die shapes from white and gold cardstock using the die set. ▶ watch 21:45
Stamp the envelope design from the A5 stamp set onto pearlised cardstock in black ink. ▶ watch 26:15
Blow off excess ink from the stamped image with a heat tool. ▶ watch 30:00
Carefully cut away the envelope outline, leaving the flower elements inside. ▶ watch 30:45
Add shading and dimension to the envelope using coloured pencils, blending with your fingers. ▶ watch 32:00
Colour selected flowers within the envelope using coloured pencils in soft greens and purples. ▶ watch 34:30
Apply clear sparkle pen over the coloured areas to add shimmer. ▶ watch 37:45
Wipe away excess sparkle with a cloth to create a delicate effect. ▶ watch 38:00
Adhere the stamped envelope piece to a white card base using foam pads. ▶ watch 39:00
Layer the die-cut flourishes behind and around the envelope to fill gaps. ▶ watch 42:00
Attach gems and sequins to the card using glue dots, focusing on the floral areas. ▶ watch 44:30
Add a sentiment sticker or stamp to complete the card design. ▶ watch 51:15

Tips from the show

If you cannot fussy cut difficult areas, use die-cut fillers to fill the gaps instead.
You can offset layers or leave white-on-white for a clean, elegant look.
Add magnets to the back of finished cards so they can be displayed on fridges.

Floral Envelope Card with Sparkle Details

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