Heart Edge Shaped Card with Layered Pattern Paper

A project from our live show CREATE TOGETHER CLUB CHAPTER 3 - SHOW 3 and 4 - Broadcast 29th Sept 23 · 09/29/2023 · watch it from 30:15

Design a larger shaped card featuring heart die-cuts creating an edge border effect. Multiple layers of patterned paper in different colours create depth, with decorative heart elements peeking out from the card edges.

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Step by step

1. Cut an eight by eight card base and trim it down slightly. ▶ watch 30:30
2. Cut patterned paper and adhere it to the inside of the card, covering just over half the space. ▶ watch 31:00
3. Add additional layers of patterned paper in different colours to the left side of the card. ▶ watch 31:15
4. Position a large heart die-cut at the top edge of the card so it extends beyond the card edge. ▶ watch 33:30
5. Trim away excess paper so the heart outline is visible and creates an edge effect. ▶ watch 34:00
6. Position another heart die-cut at the bottom edge of the card, offsetting it slightly. ▶ watch 34:30
7. Glue the heart pieces in place, allowing them to extend beyond the card edges. ▶ watch 35:00
8. Cut decorative heart outlines from patterned paper to layer over the die-cut hearts. ▶ watch 36:00
9. Glue the decorative hearts onto the die-cut hearts to add dimension and colour. ▶ watch 40:00
10. Add small star details or additional embellishments to fill any plain areas. ▶ watch 42:30

Tips from the show

• Mix and match different sized hearts to create visual interest along the card edges.
• You can use just the outline hearts if you prefer a simpler design without full layering.
• This technique creates a unique shaped card without needing a special die-cutting machine.

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