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Inverted Stacked Postcard Sentiment Card

A project from our live show CATCH UP with Simon for some Monday Madness with AVAGO-INK 27th Sept 21 · 09/27/2021

An inverted stacked card using decorative postcard stamps that steps inwards rather than outwards, creating depth towards the centre. Perfect for masculine cards, this design layers three die-cut panels with stamped imagery and a central sentiment.

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  1. 1

    Prepare your work surface with scrap paper to protect from ink.

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  2. 2

    Position your sentiment stamp off-angle towards the centre of your card base to avoid it looking off-balance.

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  3. 3

    Ink the sentiment stamp with the lightest colour (Reglisse) and stamp firmly onto the card, pressing down well for a crisp impression.

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  4. 4

    Select a larger stamping block and stamp additional images (such as the Eiffel Tower) around the sentiment in a random pattern using the lightest colour.

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  5. 5

    Change to the mid-tone colour (Nuit) and layer stamps over the existing images, allowing them to overlap.

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  6. 6

    Add the darkest colour (Reglisse) with detail stamps like the postage line around the edges, leaving a blank area around the sentiment.

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  7. 7

    Die-cut the stamped panel using the three nesting dies to create three separate layers of decreasing size.

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  8. 8

    Secure the stamped panel to the blue background card using tape runner.

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  9. 9

    Die-cut the outer and inner borders using the complementary dies to create a framed aperture effect.

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  10. 10

    Build the inverted stack by applying foam tape around the edges of the middle layer and adhering it to the base card.

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  11. 11

    Apply foam tape to the outer layer and position it on top, ensuring the stamped design aligns with the previous layer.

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  12. 12

    Create a matching background on a white card blank using the same three ink colours and stamps, building up the design around the edges.

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  13. 13

    Remove the backing tape and position the completed stacked panel in the centre of the white background card, pressing down firmly.

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