Sparkly Gown Card with Cut-Out Dress Layer

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new release - Broadcast 23rd August 24 · 08/23/2024 · watch it from 37:00

Create an elegant layered card featuring a glamorous gown design with sparkling dimension. A black stamped dress silhouette is enhanced with a cut-out overlay made from patterned paper, embossed in gold for a luxurious finish. This sophisticated card combines stamping, heat embossing, and layering techniques to create a stunning dimensional effect perfect for special occasions.

You will need

A5 Stamp - Lamination - One of a Kind - 240424ESEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Hybrid Ink - Midnight - 121022NSEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Pigment Ink Pure White - Cotton - 121022MSEE IT Stamps By Me - White Blank Cards & Envelopes 6 X 8 - 240323FSEE IT Stamps By Me - Grey Blank Cards & Envelopes 6 X 8 - 240323JSEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Stamp the lamination gown outline from the One of a Kind stamp set in black ink onto white card stock. Position the stamp carefully to create a clear silhouette of the dress.

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2. 

   Stamp the gown design onto patterned paper using sticky ink or VersaFine ink. This will allow you to add foil or glitter to the stamped image.

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3. 

   Dust the stamped gown image on the patterned paper with gold embossing powder, ensuring even coverage over the design.

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4. 

   Heat set the gold embossing powder with a heat gun, moving it over the stamped image until the powder melts and becomes shiny and metallic.

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5. 

   Using scissors, carefully cut around the dress portion of the embossed gown, removing the head, arms, feet and hat.

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6. Position the cut-out sparkly dress over the black stamped gown on your white card base, aligning it carefully to create a layered effect. ▶ watch 39:30
7. 

   Adhere the dress layer to the card using foam pads or DIY dimensional pads made from layered paper scraps to create dimension and lift.

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8. 

   Trim a sentiment from the stamp set and mount it onto grey card stock using adhesive.

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9. 

   Adhere the sentiment banner to the card using foam pads, positioning it across the black image panel.

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10. 

    Apply gold glitter glue along the dress lines and details to enhance the sparkle effect. Work carefully to follow the contours of the gown design.

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11. 

    Mount the completed design onto a grey card blank. Trim the right edge if desired to create a slimline card format.

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Tips from the show

• Refer to the packet visual to understand the gown design before cutting.
• You can create DIY foam pads by layering and gluing paper scraps together if you don't have commercial pads.
• Leave some pattern paper visible through the dress to add texture and interest to the design.

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