Decorative Circle Die Background with Floral Focal Point

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT - NEW AND EXCLSIVE - Join Toni for her first show - Broadcast 27th July 22 · 07/27/2022 · watch it from 21:30

Create a sophisticated card using nested circular dies to form a decorative background aperture, with a stamped and die-cut floral element positioned in the centre. The dies feature a unique pinch-and-lift capability for optional 3D effects.

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Step by step

1. Prepare your cardstock base in a coordinating colour. ▶ watch 21:45
2. Position the largest circular die on your cardstock. ▶ watch 22:00
3. Place the medium circular die slightly off-centre to create an overlapping aperture effect. ▶ watch 22:15
4. Secure both dies in place using low-tack tape to prevent shifting. ▶ watch 22:30
5. Run the dies through your cutting machine to create the circular apertures. ▶ watch 22:45
6. Remove the dies to reveal the decorative background with circular windows. ▶ watch 23:00
7. Optionally, pinch and lift the heart-shaped edges of the dies to create a 3D butterfly-wing effect. ▶ watch 23:30
8. Stamp your floral design onto coordinating cardstock using black ink. ▶ watch 24:30
9. Die-cut the floral element using the coordinating outline die. ▶ watch 25:00
10. Position the die-cut floral element within one of your circular apertures. ▶ watch 27:00
11. Adhere the floral element in place using glue dots or foam pads for dimension. ▶ watch 27:30
12. Add a sentiment stamp to complete your card design. ▶ watch 28:00

Tips from the show

• These dies are unique because the centres remain connected - nothing drops out, making them very different from standard nesting dies.
• You can use the dies flat on the card or pinch the heart edges to create a 3D element.
• Pinch the hearts before adhering them to the card for best results.

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