Card of the week 542

Create a stunning festive card featuring a gold-highlighted embossed design, a striking red aperture frame, and a beautiful layered poinsettia made from velvet sticker sheets. Finish with acetate detailing and sparkling gems for an elegant holiday touch!

Prepare the Embossing Folder:

Open the embossing folder and place a 9 cm square cutting die in the centre.

Emboss and Cut the Card Front:

• Position the front of your card blank over the die.
• Run it through your embossing machine to emboss and cut the design.

Cut a Red Square:

• Using the same 9 cm square die, cut a square from red card.

Attach the Acetate:

• Adhere a piece of acetate to the inside front of the card, covering the aperture.
• (Optional) Cut a frame to hide the tape for a neat finish.

Highlight the Embossed Design:

• Lightly drag a gold Izink pad over the embossed image to add colour and detail.

Prepare and Attach the Greeting:

• Cut your chosen greeting from white card.
• Adhere it to the centre of the red square.

Position the Red Square:

• Adhere the red square to the inside back of the card blank, aligning it with the aperture.

Create the Poinsettia Decoration:

• Die-cut the poinsettia shapes from red and white velvet sticker sheets.
• Assemble the poinsettia as shown in the picture.
• Peel the backing off the first layer and adhere it to the card.

Add Gems:

• Finish the card by attaching decorative gems for a sparkling touch.