Timeless Clock Tower Card with Layered Focal

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - Join Toni for her brand new SBM launch - broadcast 28th NOV 23 · 11/28/2023 · watch it from 38:00

A multi-layered card featuring an iconic clock tower (Elizabeth Tower) stamped in black with clear embossing, set against a hand-created watercolour-style background. The design includes a pre-cut die-cut tower layered on top and an embossed leaf accent, finished with a sentiment.

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Step by step

1. Create a watercolour-style background by smooching blue and green ink pads onto card stock. ▶ watch 38:00
2. Spray the inked card with water and swirl it around to blend the colours into a tealy tone. ▶ watch 38:15
3. Use an acrylic block inked with colour and sprayed with water to add texture and pattern to the background by pressing it onto the card. ▶ watch 39:00
4. Dry the background card stock. ▶ watch 39:30
5. Ink up the clock tower stamp with black ink, ensuring good coverage. ▶ watch 42:00
6. Stamp the tower onto the textured background, positioning it as your focal point. ▶ watch 42:15
7. Heat emboss the stamped tower with clear embossing powder for shine and definition. ▶ watch 42:30
8. Stamp the tower again onto cream card stock and die-cut it using the coordinating die. ▶ watch 43:00
9. Layer the die-cut tower onto the stamped background using foam pads for dimension. ▶ watch 44:00
10. Ink and emboss an autumn leaf from the embossing folder, then position it encroaching over the edge of the tower. ▶ watch 45:00
11. Highlight the leaf with white ink to bring out the embossed details. ▶ watch 46:00
12. Add a 'happiness' sentiment with arrows to complete the card. ▶ watch 47:00

Tips from the show

• You don't need to buy patterned papers; you can create your own unique backgrounds using ink pads, water, and acrylic blocks.
• Cellophane bags can be used as a budget-friendly alternative to expensive smoochie acetate for creating inked backgrounds.
• Keep building and layering until you're happy with the card; don't give up if the first attempt doesn't look perfect.

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• Paris Tower Sparkle Card with Layered Die-Cut
• Autumn Leaves Embossed Mount Card

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