Create a Stunning Double-Diamond Card with Polkadoodles Digital Stamps

Imagine the delight on someone’s face when they receive a handmade card crafted with care and creativity. There is something truly magical about creating a piece of art that brings joy to others. Today, I am excited to share a beautiful and uniquely designed card: the double-diamond card. This card is perfect for impressing your friends and family with intricate folds and stunning details.

I am a proud member of the Polkadoodles design team. I was recently challenged to create a card featuring flowers and an unusual shape. Polkadoodles, renowned for their incredible range of digital stamps and pattern papers, provides endless inspiration for such creative endeavours. For this project, I used their charming Daffodil Flower Girl digital stamp. I also used various patterned papers. These elements helped me craft a card that truly stands out.

In this article, I will guide you through the steps for your double diamond card using Polkadoodles products. This tutorial will be informative and inspiring. Let us dive into the world of handmade cards and discover the joy of creating something special!

The double-diamond card is a distinctive and intricate design known for its eye-catching structure and elegant appearance. Unlike traditional flat cards, the double-diamond card features a series of folds that create a dynamic, three-dimensional effect. This special card design adds a touch of sophistication. It provides a delightful surprise for the recipient when they open it.

The double-diamond card gets its name from the two diamond shapes that are visible when the card is opened. To achieve this, you start with a rectangular piece of cardstock. Through a series of precise scoring and folding steps, you create a structure. The central panel pops out in a diamond shape. It is flanked by two smaller diamonds on either side. The result is a card with depth and dimension, making it a stunning piece of handmade art.

• Adds Dimension: the double-diamond fold transforms a simple piece of paper into a multi-layered, three-dimensional card that captures attention.
• Unique Design: This fold is not commonly used. It makes your card stand out among standard card designs. It shows an extra level of effort and creativity.
• Versatility: You can make each panel with different stamps, sentiments, and embellishments, making each card unique.

Have you ever tried a unique card fold before? How did they turn out? Share your experiences in the comments section below! Your insights inspire others and me to try new techniques.

These innovative folds enhance the aesthetic appeal of your cards. They offer a delightful experience for the recipients. Your handmade creations become truly unforgettable.

Before we begin making your stunning double-diamond card, let’s gather all the materials you’ll need for this project. Being prepared will make the crafting process smooth and enjoyable.

• Daffodil Flower Girl Darling Buds Digital Stamp: This charming digital stamp will be the centrepiece of our card.
• Gnome Men Fishing Digital Paper Set: We’ll use the vibrant patterns from this set to add background details.
• Pretty Printable Papers 1 – Helga Hippo: Additional pattern papers from this set will give variety and contrast.
• Spring Gnome Digital Paper Set: More colourful options to make our card pop.
• Spring Flowers Mother’s Day Friends Greeting Sentiment Set: We’ll select a fitting sentiment from this set to finish our card.

• Sturdy White Cardstock: This will serve as the base for your double-diamond card. You can use any card stock you like.
• Circle Die with Edge: To create perfectly shaped circles for decoration. You can use any shape of die you like.
• Alcohol Markers:  For coloring the digital stamp. You can use any colouring medium you like.
• White Gel Pen: To add highlights and details to your coloured image.
• Scissors and Paper Trimmer: Essential for cutting and trimming your cardstock and pattern papers.
• Die-Cutting Machine: For cutting out shapes and edges with precision.
• Sticky Glue: To assemble the different parts of your card securely.

You can find all the Polkadoodles products mentioned above on their official website. Here are the links to make your shopping easier so you can follow along with the tutorial:

• Daffodil Flower Girl Darling Buds Digital Stamp
• Gnome Men Fishing Digital Paper Set
• Pretty Printable Papers 1 – Helga Hippo
• Spring Gnome Digital Paper Set
• Spring Flowers Mother’s Day Friends Greeting Sentiment Set

With all these materials, you’re all set to start crafting your beautiful double-diamond card. Let’s move on to the fun part—creating the card!

Let’s begin by preparing the beautiful Daffodil Flower Girl digital stamp. It will be the focal point of our double-diamond card. Follow these detailed steps to print and colour your digital stamp perfectly.

• Print the digital stamp on DCP paper, which is ideal for use with alcohol markers. This type of paper ensures smooth blending and vibrant colours.
• Adjust the size of the stamp to approximately 9.5 centimetres in height. The width will automatically scale proportionately.

Gather your alcohol markers and follow these colour combinations for a stunning effect:

• Skin: Tanned Skin, Peachy Blush, Salmon Pink, and Barely Beige.
• Cheeks: Blush and Blushes Skin.
• Hair: Pale Cream, Brown Grey, Walnut, and Clay.
• Flowers: French Vermillion, Orange, Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Pastel Lemon.
• Leaves: Dark Forest Green, Deep Green Forest, Lime Green, Bright Apple Green, and Green Bice.
• Dress: Mint Blue.
• Lips: Coral Pink.

Use a white gel pen to add highlights to the flowers, creating a more dynamic and realistic look.

• Carefully cut out the coloured image, leaving a small white border around the edges. This helps to avoid cutting directly on the black lines, which can be challenging.
• To make sure the back of the image looks neat, adhere the cut-out image to a piece of white cardstock. Alcohol markers can bleed through the paper. Then, cut around the edges again, following the original cut lines.

Your beautifully coloured and cut-out digital stamp is ready. You can now move on to the next step in creating your double-diamond card!

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Now that your digital stamp is ready, it’s time to create the base of your double diamond card. Follow these steps to measure, score, and fold your cardstock to form the unique double diamond shape.

Begin by using a piece of sturdy white cardstock that measures 5 inches by 11 inches.

• On the 11-inch side, score the cardstock at 2.5 and 9 inches.
• Rotate the cardstock to the 5-inch side and score at 2.5 inches.

• On the 11-inch side, make a small mark at 4.25 inches and 7 inches.
• On the 5-inch side, mark at 3 inches and 7 7/8 inches.
• Repeat this on the opposite side.

Draw lines from the pencil marks to create four diagonal lines. For accuracy, you may use a ruler to lightly draw these lines.

• Along the 11-inch side, create a mountain fold at 2.5-inch and 9-inch score lines.
• For the diagonal score lines, create a valley fold, so the middle section forms a peak.

Following these steps, you will have successfully created the base of your double diamond card. This unique shape will add an impressive dimension to your card, making it a standout piece for any recipient.

After preparing the card base, you can add vibrant pattern papers to bring your double-diamond card to life. Here’s how to select and layer your pattern papers for a cohesive and visually appealing design.

For this card, I chose a digital pattern paper with green, white, and blue stripes. It is from the Gnome Men Golf set by Polkadoodles. Choose patterns that complement your digital stamp and overall colour scheme. For the middle of the double diamond card, I used light green paper from the Pretty Printable Paper Set 1.

• Cut four squares measuring 2 3/8 inches by 2 3/8 inches. These will be used to cover the outer squares of the card base.
• For the middle section, where the digital stamp will be placed, cut a piece of pattern paper. The dimensions should be 4 3/4 inches by 4 3/4 inches. Then, cut an additional piece measuring 2 3/8 inches by 2 3/8 inches.
• Create a diagonal cut from the larger piece to match the shape of the middle section on the card base. Ensure the pattern aligns and complements the design.

• Apply adhesive to the back of the 2 3/8-inch squares. Then, place them on the four outer squares of the card base.
• Adhere the diagonally cut pattern paper to the middle section, making sure it fits perfectly within the scored lines.

Adding these pattern papers enhances the visual appeal of your card and provides a beautiful backdrop for your digital stamp. The contrasting colours and patterns will make your double diamond card truly stand out.

Now it’s time to bring your double diamond card to life with beautiful embellishments. This step involves adding the digital stamp, sentiments, and other decorations to make your card truly stunning.

• To add a cohesive design element, use the same flowers from the digital stamp. Place them on the front squares of the card. Print an extra digital stamp and colour the flowers using the same colour combinations.
• Cut out the flowers carefully.
• Use yellow pattern paper with black dots from the Spring Gnome digital paper set to create a decorative base. Die-cut two circles with scalloped edges from this paper.
• Die-cut two white circles that fit inside the yellow scalloped circles.
• Adhere the coloured flowers onto the white circles, and then attach these to the yellow scalloped circles.

• Print the sentiment “Have a Blooming Great Day” from the Spring Flower Mother’s Day Friend greeting set. Ensure it’s sized correctly to fit between the folds of the card.
• Cut out the sentiment and adhere it to the bottom of the middle section of the card base.

• Apply adhesive to the bottom part of the coloured digital stamp. Be sure to only add glue to the area that will be attached to the middle section of the card.
• Position the digital stamp so that it is centered and extends above the middle section of the card. This creates a dynamic focal point that draws attention to the beautifully coloured image.

By carefully placing these elements, you add depth and interest to your double-diamond card. The vibrant flowers, patterned papers, and heartfelt sentiments will make your card a memorable keepsake.

Creating a double diamond card with Polkadoodles digital stamps is an exciting journey that brings out your crafting skills. We started by carefully printing the adorable Daffodil Flower Girl digital stamp. We then coloured her with vibrant shades of yellow, green, and blue. This brought her to life. The magic continued during our project. We folded and scored sturdy white cardstock into a unique double-diamond shape. This added dimension and elegance to the card.

Layering the card with patterned papers from the Gnome Men Golf set added a delightful touch of green. It also added white and blue stripes. This created a harmonious backdrop for our centrepiece. To embellish the card further, we used additional floral elements, carefully coloured and placed on die-cut scalloped circles. The heartfelt sentiment “Have a Blooming Great Day” found its rightful place. The beautifully coloured digital stamp also took its rightful place. Together, they made the card truly special.

Why not take your card-making skills to the next level by participating in the Polkadoodles challenge? It’s a fantastic opportunity. You can create your version of the double-diamond card. Share it with a community of passionate crafters. The rules are simple: Create anything you want, and you don’t have to use Polkadoodles products. You will have fun. You also stand a chance to win exciting prizes. Moreover, you might get featured on the Polkadoodles blog. So, grab your supplies and join the challenge today!

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Happy crafting, and I can’t wait to see what you create!

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Daffodil Flower Gril digital stamp

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