Maple and Lime Leaf Illusion Card with Layered Embellishment

A project from our live show Create and Craft Show 7th FEB - Join Toni for her latest products and inspiration - show 1 · 07/02/2023 · watch it from 35:00

Create a striking illusion card using the Maple and Lime leaf dies. Layer die-cut pieces in black and patterned paper to create a hidden dimensional embellishment that appears and disappears depending on the viewing angle.

You will need

Pretty Things Inside Die - Maple and Lime - 081122OSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Select a patterned paper from the 8x8 pad and cut it through the Maple and Lime die. ▶ watch 35:15
2. Cut the same die shape three times from black cardstock. ▶ watch 36:00
3. Stack the three black die-cut pieces together using glue to create a raised, dimensional embellishment. ▶ watch 36:30
4. Adhere the patterned paper die-cut to a white card base. ▶ watch 37:00
5. Position the stacked black embellishment inside the aperture created by the patterned die-cut. ▶ watch 37:30
6. Place the patterned die-cut back over the top to hide the black embellishment, creating the illusion effect. ▶ watch 38:00
7. Offset additional die-cut pieces around the card for visual interest. ▶ watch 38:30
8. Add a sentiment stamp such as 'With Love' to the lower portion of the card. ▶ watch 39:00
9. View the card from the side to reveal the hidden dimensional element. ▶ watch 39:30

Tips from the show

• No waste: use all the pieces that fall out from your die-cuts in your design.
• The illusion effect works best when viewed from the side of the card.
• You can enhance the embellishment with white or gold gel pens around the edges for added detail.

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