Handbag and Glasses Card with Quattro D

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Create a stylish card featuring a designer handbag and sunglasses using the Quattro D four-stage layering system. This elegant design combines stencilling, stamping, die-cutting and embossing to build up dimensional images with professional depth and detail. The finished card showcases fashion accessories in coordinating colours with a sophisticated, boutique-quality finish.

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Step by step

1. 

   Line up the first numbered stencil for the handbag at the edge of your white card blank. Apply black ink through the stencil using a blending tool or sponge.

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2. 

   Position the second stencil layer showing the bow detail at the top of the handbag. Apply black ink using a blending tool, building up the bag's shape and adding dimension to the design.

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3. Apply the third stencil layer showing the bow detail using black or grey ink to add highlights and create a patent leather effect on the handbag. ▶ watch 48:30
4. 

   Stamp the glasses outline onto white card using black ink to define the shape and add detail to the design.

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5. 

   If desired, change your ink colour to create rose-tinted or coloured lenses on the glasses. Use the stencils to apply the coloured ink through the lens areas of the glasses design.

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6. Die-cut the handbag and glasses using the die-cutting machine with the correct plate setup. Place your chosen design on the cutting platform and run it through the machine. ▶ watch 52:45
7. 

   Place the handbag die cut into the embossing folder, ensuring it is properly aligned. Run the folder with the handbag through your die cutting machine to add stitching detail and create three-dimensional folds on the handbag.

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8. 

   Emboss the white background cardstock using the embossing folder with words or texture. Layer your coloured handbag piece on top of the embossed background to create dimension.

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Tips from the show

• You can change ink colours between stencil layers to create different effects, such as Valentine's glasses or 70s-style frames
• All Quattro D elements can be used independently—use stencils alone, stamps alone, or combine them as needed
• Emboss background elements separately to create layered depth and make your focal point stand out

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