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Washi Tape Patterned Background with For You Die-Cut Card

A project from our live show CATCH UP with Toni for a FRIDAY LAUNCH in the HTCN studio broadcast 26th Nov 21 · 11/26/2021

Create a layered card using pre-cut washi tape strips to build a colourful patterned background, then die-cut the word 'For You' through the design. The result is a clean, modern card with hidden dimension where the die-cut word reveals the pattern beneath.

10steps
27:30in the show
Step 1 of 10

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  1. 1

    Gather your white cardstock base and select pre-cut washi tape strips in coordinating colours.

    ▶ watch this step 27:45
  2. 2

    Arrange the washi tape strips across your cardstock, layering them to create a patterned background with some white space showing through.

    ▶ watch this step 28:00
  3. 3

    Glue each washi tape strip down securely using craft glue.

    ▶ watch this step 28:30
  4. 4

    Trim away any excess washi tape that extends beyond the card edges.

    ▶ watch this step 29:00
  5. 5

    Position your For You die on the card, deciding whether you want the word at the bottom, middle or top.

    ▶ watch this step 35:30
  6. 6

    Secure the card with tape to prevent movement during die-cutting.

    ▶ watch this step 36:00
  7. 7

    Run the card through your die-cutting machine twice to ensure a clean cut through the layered washi and cardstock.

    ▶ watch this step 36:30
  8. 8

    Remove the die and carefully peel away the cut-out word to reveal the patterned background beneath.

    ▶ watch this step 37:15
  9. 9

    Paper piece the cut-out letters back into the opening, raising them on foam pads to create a hidden message effect.

    ▶ watch this step 41:00
  10. 10

    Add a small embellishment such as a dragonfly to one corner for dimension.

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