Design Waterfall Cards You Can Gift or Sell!
BEGINNER FRIENDLY
This self-guided course walks you through every step, from templates to the magical flip mechanism.
You will master:
- Breaking apart designs into seamless, perfectly flowing panels
- Creating your own waterfall template inside a design program
- Printing and aligning your cards for clean, professional results
- Building the (not-so-scary š) waterfall mechanism
- Adding a foiled cover for a high-end, standout finish
No time to attend? No problem.
- This course is completely self-paced, so you can learn when it works for you! Whether thatās during nap time, after work, or in small pockets of free time.
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Youāll have lifetime access, so thereās no pressure to rush. Take it step-by-step, rewatch lessons as needed, and build your skills at your own pace.
What's Included In The Course...
A breakdown of the modules included:
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO WATERFALL CARD MAKING
(3 lessons)
Start here - even if youāve never designed anything before.
- Affinity setup + beginner-friendly walkthrough
- Understanding layers (the key to making organized waterfall templates)
MODULE 2: CREATING YOUR WATERFALL CARD TEMPLATE
(7 lessons)
This is where everything clicks, and you build a template you can reuse forever.
- Create your base waterfall template
- Design a broken up waterfall card usingĀ a simple shape
- Create a design using just shapes and lines, and breakĀ it apartĀ intoĀ yourĀ waterfall template
- Learn how to import any image and break it apart
- How to use Canva to create a template and broken image
- Prep your design forĀ a test print
- Print and cut your templateĀ and test the alignment
- Finalize andĀ print your finished design
MODULE 3: ASSEMBLING THE WATERFALL CARD
(1 lesson)
Bring your design to life with the signature interactive mechanism.
- Step-by-step card assembly
- How to create a smooth, professional waterfall pull
- Tips for alignment and clean finishing
MODULE 4: CREATING A FOILED COVER (OPTIONAL BONUS)
(3 lessons)
Take your cards to the next level with a premium finish.
- Design a card cover templateĀ
- Quick overview of toner foiling
- Bonus - how to use SVGs in Affinity
This course is perfect for you if...
- Youāve always wanted to create stunning waterfall cards
- YouāveĀ are excited to dive into a more advanced design program so you can start creating your own designs
- You have never made a waterfall card before and want to learn
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'mĀ Catherine!
Iām an artist, maker, and educator, and the founder of Punch of Color, a multiple six-figure Etsy shop featured on CNNĀ and in Etsy commercials with over 35,000 sales and over 5k five-star reviews.
I discovered the magic of foil crafting and turned it into a highly successful product line, generating $15K in my very first Q4 selling foiled products.
Now, I teach creators like you how to design and foil professional-quality projects from home, even if youāre starting as a complete beginner.
Iām so glad youāre here - letās add a little color, creativity, and confidence to your creative journey!
LIFE TIME ACCESS +
100% Self-Paced
Q and A
Do I need certain supplies to take this course?
This course will use basic card making supplies like cardstock and adhesive. While there is an optional foiling section, itās not required.Ā
Iām not a designerā¦ will I be able to follow the tutorials?
Absolutely! The tutorials are geared toward complete newbies using a free design program called Affinity by Canva.
What if I follow the course and still get bad results?
I am here to help! Send me a photo and Iāll help you troubleshoot so you can get the results you want.
Is this course self-paced or live?
Self-paced!
Will the course be updated in the future?
Yes! Iāll update the course whenever materials, tools, or techniques change, and as we all discover new tips and tricks, so youāll always have the latest info.
Do you offer refunds?
Because this course gives instant access to all content, I'm unable to offer refunds.Ā
