Joy Word Card with Lapel and Window Frame

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Create a striking festive card featuring the word 'Joy' die cut in elegant script, with a clever lapel effect across the top of a window frame. The white die-cut sentiment creates a beautiful banner-like design against a dark dotted background, with decorative flourishes visible through the window below. This sophisticated card combines die cutting and layering techniques to achieve a dimensional, eye-catching result.

You will need

Christmas Snow Drift Die - Joy - 060323CSEE IT Stamps By Me - in the Countryside 6 X 6 Painted Mounts - 141222BSEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Cut the 'Joy' word die from gold or satin-finish card using your die-cutting machine.

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2. 

   Select only the base section of the die (not the top decorative portion) to create a lapel effect on your card. This will allow you to layer the window frame over the top whilst keeping the base visible.

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3. 

   Cut the slimline window die from white card. Use the 'Joy' die from the Christmas Snow Drift die set to create the window frame.

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4. 

   Colour the window shadow pieces using a grey watercolour brush, applying colour randomly rather than solidly across the surface.

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5. 

   Glue the shadow pieces back into the window frame to add dimension. Position each piece carefully within its corresponding aperture to create a layered effect.

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6. 

   Select one of the pre-printed mounted scenes from the Painted Mounts collection and position it behind the window frame aperture to create your background scene.

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7. 

   Glue the white 'Joy' die-cut word across the top of the window frame, positioning it as a banner that overlaps both the frame and the background.

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8. 

   Mount the completed design onto a black card base to create contrast and make the design pop.

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9. 

   Add sparkle or embellishments to the base of the card if desired to complete your Joy word card with lapel and window frame.

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Tips from the show

• The lapel effect works beautifully because you're only using the base section of the word die.
• Embossing the word die helps it hold detail and makes it more visible against the background.
• You can add sparkle down by the base of the card for extra festive appeal.

More from this show

• Snow Drift Word Card with Window and Mounted Scene
• Window Frame Card with Drop Shadow Detail
• Ink-Blended Snow Drift Word with Mounted Scene

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