Floral Layered Card with Embossed Brick Background

A project from our live show CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR - Inspiration show 1 - Broadcast 13th Jan 2024 · 13/01/2024 · watch it from 0:45

Create a stunning card featuring hand-shaped layered flowers in purple and pink tones with green foliage, set against a white embossed brick-work background on a craft-coloured card base. The dimensional flowers and sentiment stamp create a beautiful, realistic floral arrangement.

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Step by step

1. Cut green card stock into pieces and run through your die-cutting machine using the leaf embossing folder, creating two or three leaf shapes. ▶ watch 1:45
2. Cut purple card stock using the same leaf die, creating multiple pieces to build up your floral elements. ▶ watch 2:45
3. Use a blending tool and ink pad to add green ink to the tips and edges of your green leaves for dimension and shading. ▶ watch 3:45
4. Cut the larger flower shape from purple card stock multiple times, then cut smaller flower shapes as well to create layering options. ▶ watch 5:30
5. Blend purple ink onto the edges and tips of your purple flower pieces using a blending tool and ink pad. ▶ watch 9:00
6. Add pink ink to some flower pieces to create colour variation and visual interest in your arrangement. ▶ watch 11:30
7. Spray one set of flowers lightly with water, then scrunch them gently to create texture and dimension, allowing them to dry slightly damp. ▶ watch 15:45
8. Carefully unravel and straighten the scrunched flowers, then add additional pink ink to the creases and edges for realistic shading. ▶ watch 17:30
9. Emboss white card stock using the brick-work embossing folder, lining it up carefully in your die-cutting machine. ▶ watch 8:00
10. Stamp your sentiment (such as 'Share the Love of Craft') onto white card stock using black ink and a mini stamp block. ▶ watch 22:45
11. Assemble your card by layering the embossed brick background onto your craft-coloured card base. ▶ watch 24:00
12. Arrange and glue your largest flower to the card, then layer smaller flowers on top, offsetting them to create a full, dimensional bouquet effect. ▶ watch 25:45
13. Position your green leaves underneath and around the flowers to fill gaps and create a natural arrangement. ▶ watch 27:15
14. Glue your stamped sentiment into the centre of your flower arrangement. ▶ watch 29:00
15. Add sparkly gems or sequins to the centres of your flowers and around the arrangement for extra embellishment and shine. ▶ watch 30:30

Tips from the show

• You can shape flowers by pinching the petals rather than moulding them for a more natural look.
• Spraying flowers with water before scrunching them creates more realistic texture and dimension.
• Use clear-drying glue to ensure your embellishments remain visible and don't cloud the design.

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