Quattro D Paris Tower Layered Card

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new launch - Broadcast 21st December 24 · 12/21/2024 · watch it from 18:15

A stunning multi-layered card featuring the Paris tower from the Quattro D stamp set, built using the four-stage system of stencils, stamps, and embossing. The design combines coloured stencil work, black stamping, embossing, and layering on sparkly black cardstock.

You will need

Stamps By Me Quattro D - Paris - 180424CSEE IT Stamps By Me 8.5 Inch Die Cutting & Embossing Machine - 170724ASEE IT

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Step by step

1. Gather all six numbered stencils from the Quattro D set and arrange them in order. ▶ watch 18:30
2. Position stencil number one on your card base, aligning it with the edge using the heart guides in the corners. ▶ watch 19:00
3. Ink through stencil one with yellow ink, applying light colour. ▶ watch 20:00
4. Position stencil two and ink through with a darker shade of yellow. ▶ watch 20:15
5. Apply stencil three and add yellow and orange ink to create colour variation. ▶ watch 20:45
6. Position stencil four and add teal or green ink for foliage. ▶ watch 21:15
7. Apply stencil five with darker teal ink to add depth. ▶ watch 21:45
8. Position stencil six and apply purple ink very lightly for decorative splats. ▶ watch 22:15
9. Stamp the Paris tower design in black ink using the coordinating stamp from the set. ▶ watch 23:00
10. Place the stamped piece into your die-cutting machine with the embossing folder to add texture to the tower. ▶ watch 24:15
11. Mat the embossed piece onto black sparkle cardstock for contrast. ▶ watch 28:00
12. Adhere the layered design to your card base and add a sentiment as desired. ▶ watch 31:30

Tips from the show

• You can use each stage of Quattro D independently—stencils alone, stamp alone, or embossing folder alone.
• The heart guides in the corners help you line up stencils seamlessly without needing to match them precisely.
• Mimic the colours of your background paper in your design to create a cohesive, unique personal style.

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