3D Hanging Basket Card with Layered Foliage

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Create a dimensional hanging basket card using die-cut foliage in multiple shades of green and brown, layered to create depth and perspective. The finished card features realistic 3D hanging baskets with flowers and varied foliage heights.

You will need

Stamps By Me Die Set - Perfect Pots - 070425CSEE IT Stamps By Me Bumper Pack - Summer Sanctuary - 070425ASEE IT Stamps By Me - White Blank Cards & Envelopes 5 X 7 - 110425BSEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Select two shades of green cardstock from your paper pad. Cut the foliage dies from both colours, ensuring you have multiple pieces for layering.

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2. 

   Die-cut the same foliage pieces a second time using a darker green cardstock to create variation and depth in your hanging basket design.

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3. Position the white pot base die-cuts onto the olive green cardstock, arranging the decorative pot pieces to create your hanging basket structure. ▶ watch 36:00
4. 

   Run the foliage dies through your die-cutting machine again using brown cardstock to create additional layers. This adds depth to your design and makes use of leftover paper.

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5. Prepare a white or cream card blank as your base. Trim it to a suitable size for your design, ensuring it will accommodate the hanging basket elements. ▶ watch 38:00
6. Layer your first green foliage piece onto the cream card base using glue, positioning it at the back of the card. ▶ watch 42:00
7. 

   Position the second green foliage piece in front of the first pot, tucking it in at a slightly different level to add dimension. Apply glue to secure it in place.

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8. 

   Position the brown pot base on top of the layered foliage pieces and adhere it in place, ensuring it sits naturally within the arrangement.

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9. Add the pink flower die-cuts to the basket, positioning them at varying heights within and around the foliage to create depth and dimension. ▶ watch 44:00
10. Use a blending brush with blue ink to create a halo effect around the basket on your card background, blending the colour outwards from the centre. ▶ watch 56:00
11. 

    Flick water droplets across the blue inked background using your fingers to create texture and soften the appearance. The water will create lighter spots where it lands, giving a natural, weathered effect.

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12. 

    Add eyeball centres to the pink flowers using a brown pen or marker. Embellish the card with gems, sequins or other decorative elements to complete your hanging basket design.

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Tips from the show

• Keep all die-cut pieces on a plate to prevent losing them whilst crafting.
• Layer foliage at different levels to create perspective and avoid a flat appearance.
• Use water flicking on inky backgrounds to create texture and disguise uneven blending.

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