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Square Wreath Engagement Card with Foliage Adornments

A project from our live show HIDDEN GEMS - Broadcast 11th November 2026 · 11/11/2026 · watch it from 55:00

Square Wreath Engagement Card with Foliage Adornments - the finished project
The finished project

Create a beautiful square engagement card featuring a layered wreath design made from die-cut foliage adornments in cream and red tones. The card showcases inked leaves in brown and green hues, embellished with alphabet stamps, sentiment labels, and iridescent sequins for added sparkle. This elegant design combines stamping, die-cutting, and layering techniques to create a sophisticated celebration card.

You will need

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Cut three layers from craft card and red patterned paper in decreasing sizes. Layer and adhere these onto your

    Cut three layers from craft card and red patterned paper in decreasing sizes. Layer and adhere these onto your square card base to create a mat and layer border effect.

    ▶ watch this step (57:45)
  2. Step 2: Cut a square panel measuring 3.5 x 3.5 inches from kraft card. This will form the centre opening of your wreat

    Cut a square panel measuring 3.5 x 3.5 inches from kraft card. This will form the centre opening of your wreath.

    ▶ watch this step (59:00)
  3. Step 3: Die-cut the foliage adornments from craft card using your die-cutting machine. Arrange multiple die pieces on

    Die-cut the foliage adornments from craft card using your die-cutting machine. Arrange multiple die pieces on your cutting mat to cut a variety of leaf and stem shapes in different sizes.

    ▶ watch this step (59:30)
  4. Step 4: Run the foliage die through your cutting machine a second time to create additional pieces. These extra die-cu

    Run the foliage die through your cutting machine a second time to create additional pieces. These extra die-cut foliage elements will be used for layering and filling out your wreath design.

    ▶ watch this step (1:01:30)
  5. Step 5: Ink the edges of some foliage pieces with Frayed Burlap distress ink to add brown tones and prevent them from

    Ink the edges of some foliage pieces with Frayed Burlap distress ink to add brown tones and prevent them from disappearing into the red background paper.

    ▶ watch this step (1:11:30)
  6. Step 6: Ink additional foliage pieces with Forest Moss distress ink to add green tones. This creates colour variation

    Ink additional foliage pieces with Forest Moss distress ink to add green tones. This creates colour variation throughout your wreath arrangement.

    ▶ watch this step (1:12:15)
  7. Step 7: Adhere the stamped square panel to the centre of your layered card base using foam pads to raise it slightly.

    Adhere the stamped square panel to the centre of your layered card base using foam pads to raise it slightly. Ensure the panel is centred evenly on the white card layer.

    ▶ watch this step (1:14:00)
  8. Step 8: Arrange and glue the inked foliage pieces around the edges of the square panel to create a wreath frame. Start

    Arrange and glue the inked foliage pieces around the edges of the square panel to create a wreath frame. Start with the larger pieces in the corners and along the sides, then fill in any gaps with smaller foliage elements.

    ▶ watch this step (1:15:00)
  9. Step 9: Glue small curled foliage pieces into the gaps of your wreath to add dimension and fullness to the design. Use

    Glue small curled foliage pieces into the gaps of your wreath to add dimension and fullness to the design. Use dry clear glue to attach the brown foliage adornments, filling in any sparse areas around the wreath.

    ▶ watch this step (1:17:45)
  10. Step 10: Add iridescent sequins to the foliage leaves and centre details using clear glue. Space them out to catch the

    Add iridescent sequins to the foliage leaves and centre details using clear glue. Space them out to catch the light without overwhelming the design. Mount the completed wreath card onto your card base using dry clear glue. Add a sentiment such as 'To both of you on your engagement' to the centre of the wreath to finish the card.

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