Hanging Basket Card with Coloured Pot and Flowers

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new launch - Broadcast 31st October 2025 · 10/31/2025 · watch it from 43:45

Create a layered card featuring a hand-coloured hanging basket with pot and flowers. This card tells a story of a peaceful sanctuary with dimension and depth, using die-cut elements arranged on patterned paper backgrounds.

You will need

Stamps By Me Die Set - Perfect Pots - 070425CSEE IT Stamps By Me Bumper Pack - Summer Sanctuary - 070425ASEE IT Stamps By Me Waste Free Die Set- Corner Curve - 260424ASEE IT Stamps By Me Waste Free Die Set- Wavy Arches - 260424DSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Die-cut the hanging basket shapes from cream card stock using the Perfect Pots die set, cutting multiple pieces including the three hanging formations and base layers. ▶ watch 47:00
2. Die-cut the pot shapes and foliage elements from cream card, noting that the base layers are different to create dimension when stacked. ▶ watch 50:15
3. Select a patterned paper from the Summer Sanctuary collection and die-cut using the Stitch Rectangle waste-free die to create your card base layer. ▶ watch 55:30
4. Choose a second patterned paper with a scene (such as a chair and window) and die-cut using the same or complementary waste-free die shape. ▶ watch 56:30
5. Colour the pot piece using alcohol markers or watercolour pens, shading from the edges towards the centre to create a circular, three-dimensional effect. ▶ watch 1:00:15
6. Colour the foliage and flower pieces using green and orange alcohol markers or pens, adding depth with different shades. ▶ watch 1:02:30
7. Glue the coloured pot onto the hanging basket piece, then add the foliage and flower embellishments on top using foam pads for dimension. ▶ watch 1:06:00
8. Layer the patterned papers onto the cream card base, positioning the hanging basket in the upper area of the card. ▶ watch 1:07:30
9. Attach the coloured hanging basket assembly to the card front using foam pads to create lift and dimension. ▶ watch 1:08:15
10. Add the individual flower pieces around the basket, layering them at different heights for a full, realistic appearance. ▶ watch 1:09:00

Tips from the show

• Don't gut your cards by cutting apertures; instead, layer papers on top to avoid gaps and sinking.
• Take time to colour your pieces with multiple shades to create dimension and make the basket look three-dimensional.
• Stack the two different pot pieces behind each other with foam pads to fill spaces and create a full, realistic hanging basket.

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