Jasper Gentleman Reflection Card with Watercolour Flowers

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - Join Toni for her brand new SBM launch show 4 - broadcast 3rd Jan 2024 · 01/03/2024 · watch it from 50:00

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Create a touching gentleman's card featuring a mirror reflection of an embossed Jasper figure. The design combines elegant embossing with soft watercolour backgrounds and delicate floral accents for a sentimental finish. This project uses embossing folders, watercolour techniques, and layering to achieve a sophisticated card perfect for special occasions.

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Step by step

1. 

   Run the Jasper gentleman stamp through your die-cutting machine with black cardstock using the 3D embossing folder to create the embossed gentleman image.

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2. 

   Run the Jasper gentleman embossing folder through your die-cutting machine with a fresh piece of white cardstock to create a second embossed gentleman image.

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3. 

   Carefully cut out both Jasper designs using scissors. Take care around the detailed areas of the image.

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4. 

   Flip one of the cut-out Jasper designs horizontally to create a mirror image. This will allow you to create a reflection effect on your card.

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5. 

   Prepare a card base with a pink background panel. Add a white cardstock panel on top to create the base for your card design.

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6. 

   Layer a watercolour background paper behind the white panel. Position it so the design shows through attractively, then secure in place.

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7. 

   Adhere the first Jasper gentleman design to the left side of the card base, positioning it facing towards the right.

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8. Adhere the flipped Jasper gentleman design to the right side of the card base, positioning it to face left and create a reflection effect with the left side. ▶ watch 53:15
9. 

   Add watercolour flower stamps or decorative elements between the two gentleman figures on the card. Position them to fill the space and create visual interest between the mirrored images.

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10. Add a sentiment such as 'You Are My Forever' to the card to complete your design. Position the sentiment appropriately on the card front. ▶ watch 54:00

Tips from the show

• Jasper is ageless and can represent anyone from a teenager to a 99-year-old.
• Creating a reflection effect with two embossed designs facing each other works beautifully for pairs or couples.
• All embossing folder designs work together wonderfully from different collections.

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