Nested Squares Card with Love Word

A project from our live show CATCH UP with Toni for a FRIDAY LAUNCH in the HTCN studio broadcast 12th Nov 21 · 11/12/2021 · watch it from 13:30

Create a layered card using nesting square dies with a floral punched detail and a coordinating love word die. The squares can be nested together or rotated to create a diamond effect, giving you multiple design options from one die set.

You will need

100118 - HTCN - Stamps By Me Goody Bag Number 1 121121ASEE IT

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Step by step

1. Select your card base in white or contrasting colour. ▶ watch 13:30
2. Cut the largest nesting square die through your chosen cardstock. ▶ watch 13:45
3. Cut the medium nesting square die and nest it inside the largest one. ▶ watch 14:00
4. Cut the smallest nesting square die and nest it inside the medium one. ▶ watch 14:15
5. Observe the floral punched detail around the edges of each nested square. ▶ watch 14:30
6. Cut the love word die from coordinating cardstock. ▶ watch 14:45
7. Cut the coordinating outline die to frame the love word. ▶ watch 15:00
8. Arrange the nested squares on your card base, rotating them to create a diamond effect if desired. ▶ watch 15:15
9. Adhere the love word and outline to the centre of your nested squares. ▶ watch 15:30
10. Use the die as a stencil by stencilling through the exterior or interior to create additional design options. ▶ watch 16:00

Tips from the show

• The nesting squares can be rotated to create a diamond effect rather than keeping them square.
• You can use the die as a stencil by stencilling through the exterior or interior for additional design variations.

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