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Beautiful Buttercups Layered Flower Card with Oval Die-Cut

A project from our live show MY PODCAST - Catch my latest updates broadcast 16th February 2026 · 02/16/2026 · watch it from 25:00

Beautiful Buttercups Layered Flower Card with Oval Die-Cut - the finished project
The finished project

Create a stunning layered flower card featuring beautiful buttercup blooms in vibrant yellows with green foliage. The design is framed with an antique gold glitter border and finished with a yellow ribbon accent and sentiment banner. This dimensional botanical card combines stamping, die-cutting, and ink blending techniques for a professional finish.

You will need

Stamps By Me - Stencils and Die Set - Beautiful Buttercups - 080824BStamps By Me - Stencils and Die Set - Beautiful Buttercups - 080824BSEE IT Pearl Wheel Bundle X 5 -  010126APearl Wheel Bundle X 5 - 010126ASEE IT

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Place white card stock on your craft mat. Position the first layering stencil from the Beautiful Buttercups se

    Place white card stock on your craft mat. Position the first layering stencil from the Beautiful Buttercups set on the card stock.

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  2. Step 2: Ink the first stencil layer using light pink ink, pressing the ink pad gently and evenly across the stencil to

    Ink the first stencil layer using light pink ink, pressing the ink pad gently and evenly across the stencil to transfer the floral design onto the white card.

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  3. Step 3: Position the second stencil layer over the stamped image and apply dark pink ink using a blending tool. Press

    Position the second stencil layer over the stamped image and apply dark pink ink using a blending tool. Press slightly harder to build colour depth and create dimension in the flower petals.

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  4. Step 4: Apply purple ink through the third stencil layer, blending it slightly with the pink areas to create a reddish

    Apply purple ink through the third stencil layer, blending it slightly with the pink areas to create a reddish tone where the colours meet.

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  5. Step 5: Apply the green ink through the fourth stencil layer to add the foliage details to your flowers. Keep the gree

    Apply the green ink through the fourth stencil layer to add the foliage details to your flowers. Keep the green ink application light and delicate overall.

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  6. Step 6: Using a smaller brush, add darker green shadow detail to the leaves. Drag the colour from the stencil outward

    Using a smaller brush, add darker green shadow detail to the leaves. Drag the colour from the stencil outward to create an ombré effect on each leaf.

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  7. Step 7: Die-cut the floral frame from black card stock. Place a piece of card underneath to protect your die-cutting m

    Die-cut the floral frame from black card stock. Place a piece of card underneath to protect your die-cutting machine plate.

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  8. Step 8: Apply antique gold finger wax to the black die-cut frame. Rub it on selectively to create a vintage, brushed m

    Apply antique gold finger wax to the black die-cut frame. Rub it on selectively to create a vintage, brushed metal effect, leaving some of the black showing through.

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  9. Step 9: Apply glue to the back of the black floral frame piece. Position and adhere it onto your layered flower panel,

    Apply glue to the back of the black floral frame piece. Position and adhere it onto your layered flower panel, ensuring it's centred over the coloured flowers.

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  10. Step 10: Carefully cut around the die-cut flowers with scissors to separate them from the plate format. Trim away any u

    Carefully cut around the die-cut flowers with scissors to separate them from the plate format. Trim away any unwanted leaves and stalks to isolate the individual flower groups.

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  11. Step 11: Die-cut two large oval shapes from grey card stock using the waste-free oval stencil die. Score along the top

    Die-cut two large oval shapes from grey card stock using the waste-free oval stencil die. Score along the top edge of one oval piece to create a hinge for the shaped card base.

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  12. Step 12: Score a line across the top of one oval piece to create a hinge. This will allow the card to open and close.

    Score a line across the top of one oval piece to create a hinge. This will allow the card to open and close.

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  13. Step 13: Apply glue along the scored hinge line on the back of the second oval. Attach it to the back of the first oval

    Apply glue along the scored hinge line on the back of the second oval. Attach it to the back of the first oval, aligning the edges carefully to create a folding card.

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  14. Step 14: Using your paper trimmer, trim a small notch from the bottom edge of the back oval piece. This allows the card

    Using your paper trimmer, trim a small notch from the bottom edge of the back oval piece. This allows the card to stand slightly proud when closed.

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  15. Step 15: Apply 2mm foam pads to the back of your separated flower elements. The foam pads fold easily and are of a good

    Apply 2mm foam pads to the back of your separated flower elements. The foam pads fold easily and are of a good thickness for creating dimension.

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  16. Step 16: Arrange and adhere the padded flower pieces onto the front of your oval card, building up a dimensional floral

    Arrange and adhere the padded flower pieces onto the front of your oval card, building up a dimensional floral bouquet arrangement with the purple and pink flowers.

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