Two-Tone Layered Card with Split Panel Design

A project from our live show CREATE TOGETHER CLUB CHAPTER 3 - ITEM 3 - Broadcast 13th March 24 · 03/13/2024 · watch it from 19:00

Create visual interest by splitting a patterned paper panel down the centre and mounting each half on a card with a contrasting black strip running through the middle. This technique adds movement and sophistication to your design.

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Step by step

1. Select a patterned paper from your pad and cut it to size for your card base. ▶ watch 19:00
2. Measure and mark the centre point of your patterned paper panel. ▶ watch 19:30
3. Cut your patterned paper down the centre line to create two separate pieces. ▶ watch 20:00
4. Cut a strip of black card stock to act as a connector piece between your two paper halves. ▶ watch 20:30
5. Adhere the first patterned paper piece to your card base. ▶ watch 21:00
6. Glue the black connector strip down the centre of the card. ▶ watch 21:30
7. Attach the second patterned paper piece to complete the split panel effect. ▶ watch 22:00

Tips from the show

• Leave a small gap between your paper pieces to allow the black mat layer to show through for a polished look.

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