How to Decoupage: A Beginner's Guide
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- A card base- pick any size you like to fit with your cardmaking vision!
- Adhesive - there are a few to choose from, you can use Foam Pads for a beautiful raised look, or Collall 3D Glue Gel, which comes with a handy syringe for accurate application
- Decoupage dies- we have a fantastic range of dies that are just perfect for creating stunning decoupage effects.
- Decoupage topper pad or decorative paper or card - topper pads are ready printed with beautiful designs, or you can pick contrasting colours and patterns to layer up!
- There are also a whole array of beautiful decoupage books - filled with gorgeous images and sentiments ready to be cut out and arranged however you like! Take a look at this range from Hunkydory, available from Crafter's Companion
- Scissors - if you’re not using any dies, a sharp pair of scissors or a craft knife and cutting mat will be vital!
- A die-cutting machine - if you are using a decoupage die, you’ll need a machine to cut out those intricate shapes!
- Gemini Floral Decoupage Collection - a whole bouquet of matching die sets and topper pads, including:
- Floral Spray: Die Set& Topper Pad
- Classic Rose: Die Set& Topper Pad
- Peony Blooms: Die Set& Topper Pad
- Sara Signature Caring Thoughts
- Nitwit Bloom with Grace - awash with warmth and elegance
- Nitwit Pawsitivity - packed with cute cats and happy pooches!
- Use scissors or a craft knife to cut out all of your individual pieces, you can use as many or as few as you like and in whatever shape,colour or pattern you choose!
- Using a pencil, lightly number the back of each shape so you can remember in which order to layer them up
- It’s time to start layering, find the base piece and stick this directly to the front of your card base
- Use Foam Pads or 3D Glue Gel to stick the next layer onto the base piece
- Continue to layer up your pieces, making sure they are straight and in the correct position
- You can add extra embellishments and sentiment stamps to your card according to the occasion and you’re done!
- Choose your die and the matching topper pad
- Line up your die with the corresponding shape on the topper pad - look for the number on the topper pad image and line it up with the matching number on your die to line up with perfect precision!
- Lightly secure the metal die to the topper pad sheet with Low Tack Tape
- Repeat this process for as many of the die cut designs you’d like to use
- Create your plate combination according Sandwich Guide in the instruction manual and roll through your die-cutting machine
- It’s time to start layering, find the base piece and stick this directly to the front of your card base
- Use Foam Pads or 3D Glue Gel to stick the next layer onto the base piece
- Continue to layer up your pieces, making sure they are straight and in the correct position
- You can add extra embellishments and sentiment stamps to your card according to the occasion and you’re done!
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