Are you looking for ideas for new card folds? Worry not - we're bringing you a fantastic free template download and a video tutorial showing you how to decorate your DIY template base each week! Keep your eyes peeled for more shaped cards and templates in this series!

As you will see in this quick video, I show you how to construct a diamond pop-out card blank using our exclusive template download. First things first, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click the link to view a video about how to use printable templates. You can apply the top tips to help you to create a card base. Follow my top tips on scoring on a diagonal line to get this template nice and crisp, using a medium to heavy-weight cardstock for the best results.

I have embellished my card blank with stunning die-cut matts, co-ordinating Washi tape and the central pop-out diamond is ideal for a statement topper.

Here's a close-up of this week's card sample. by using vellum as a backing for my die-cut sentiment, I have created a extra dimension from the die-cut diamond which makes it look like it's floating!

This shape mimics the look of a Christmas cracker, why not try yours in festive colours with a yuletide sentiment to kick-start your Christmas crafting!

Download your FREE Diamond Pop Out template below;

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Happy crafting,

Lou

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