Pressed Flowers Card with Pattern Paper and Die-Cut

A project from our live show Create and Craft Show 25th FEB 23 - Join Toni for her latest products and inspiration - show 3 · 02/25/2023 · watch it from 50:00

Create a pretty card using the Pressed Flowers die set with pattern paper backing. Layer coordinating papers, add torn edges for texture, and combine the die-cut with a previously made perfume bottle flower element for a mixed-media effect.

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Step by step

1. Select a coordinating pattern paper from your stash and cut an A5 or appropriate size base. ▶ watch 50:30
2. Tear a sheet from a funky fossil watercolour paper pad to create a textured background without needing to paint. ▶ watch 51:00
3. Cut a pink cardstock to match your flower design and layer it onto the pattern paper base. ▶ watch 51:30
4. Take an off-cut of pattern paper and trim it with scissors to create a small textured element. ▶ watch 52:00
5. Adhere the trimmed paper element to the side of the card to add visual interest. ▶ watch 52:15
6. Position the Pressed Flowers die-cut on the card, placing it off-centre for a balanced composition. ▶ watch 52:30
7. Take a previously made perfume bottle flower element and attach it to the card using foam pads. ▶ watch 53:00
8. Raise the flower dimensionally above the card base using foam pads for a 3D effect. ▶ watch 53:30
9. Add a sentiment or final embellishment to complete the card design. ▶ watch 54:00

Tips from the show

• Use pre-made watercolour paper pads to save time on background creation.
• Do not be afraid to use your pattern paper off-cuts; they add texture and interest to your designs.
• You can stamp the Pressed Flowers stamp onto pattern paper and watercolour it for a different effect.

More from this show

• Perfume Bottle Card with Layered Stencils and Embossing
• Cake Card with Gold Cardstock and Paper Piecing
• Mojito Cocktail Card with Stencil Layering

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