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Boat and Couple Sentiment Banner Card with Vignette - the finished project
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Boat and Couple Sentiment Banner Card with Vignette

A project from our live show THE THURSDAY DROP - Latest Products from Toni - Broadcast 27th August 2026 · 08/27/2026

Create an elegant romantic card featuring a silhouette of a couple in a boat, stamped in black with clear embossing for a subtle shine. The design includes a custom banner sentiment with a pointed tail detail, framed with a vignette effect using soft, muted tones. This sophisticated card combines stamping, embossing and layering techniques to produce a beautiful celebration piece perfect for anniversaries or special occasions.

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  1. Step 1: Trim your inky blended panel down to size and position it on a white card base. Stamp a sentiment such as 'Sim1

    Trim your inky blended panel down to size and position it on a white card base. Stamp a sentiment such as 'Simply the Best' onto white card stock using black ink. Position the stamp carefully and press firmly for a clear impression.

    ▶ watch this step 53:00
  2. Step 2: Trim the sentiment into a rectangular shape using scissors or a trimmer.2

    Trim the sentiment into a rectangular shape using scissors or a trimmer.

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  3. Step 3: Cut a piece of black card stock and trim the ends at an angle to create banner tails for your sentiment. Posit3

    Cut a piece of black card stock and trim the ends at an angle to create banner tails for your sentiment. Position the banner piece on your card to check the placement.

    ▶ watch this step 54:15
  4. Step 4: Layer the black banner tails behind the white glittered sentiment piece using adhesive. Position them evenly t4

    Layer the black banner tails behind the white glittered sentiment piece using adhesive. Position them evenly to create a decorative border effect.

    ▶ watch this step 54:30
  5. Step 5: Trim the banner tails to create pointed ends, cutting at an angle to mirror the shape on both sides of each ba5

    Trim the banner tails to create pointed ends, cutting at an angle to mirror the shape on both sides of each banner piece.

    ▶ watch this step 54:45
  6. Step 6: Adhere the silver glitter banner sentiment to the centre of your card front using tape or glue. Position it ov6

    Adhere the silver glitter banner sentiment to the centre of your card front using tape or glue. Position it over the patterned paper panel with the brushstroke design.

    ▶ watch this step 55:00
  7. Step 7: Using a blending brush and black ink, add edge colouring around all the edges of the card for definition. Work7

    Using a blending brush and black ink, add edge colouring around all the edges of the card for definition. Work the ink gently around the perimeter to create a subtle shadowed border.

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