Layered Pansy Cluster in Wooden Crate

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new launch - Broadcast 22nd August 2025 · 08/22/2025 · watch it from 20:45

Create a beautiful dimensional pansy flower cluster using layering stencils and coordinating dyes, arranged in a decorative wooden crate die-cut. This project showcases the Poetic Pansies collection with hand-inked flowers in multiple colours that build together for a striking floral display.

You will need

Poetic Pansies - Layering Stencil and Die Set - 010224CSEE IT Poetic Pansies - Tub Die Set - 010224ESEE IT Poetic Pansies - Floral Stamp Set - 010224DSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Die-cut the wooden crate from craft card using your die-cutting machine, running it through twice for better emboss detail. ▶ watch 21:30
2. Line up layering stencil number one with the edge of your card to keep it straight, then ink through with your first colour choice. ▶ watch 23:00
3. Layer stencil number two on top, aligning with the edge, and ink with a second colour, pressing firmly for good coverage. ▶ watch 24:30
4. Continue layering stencils three through six, varying your ink colours between yellow, pink, purple and green to create a multi-coloured pansy effect. ▶ watch 26:00
5. Add dimension to the flower centres by inking the final stencil layer with a darker shade, such as black or dark green. ▶ watch 28:30
6. Blend a lighter teal shade into the green leaves to soften the appearance and create a more natural look. ▶ watch 30:00
7. Distress the wooden crate die-cut by gently applying heather or black ink to the edges and grooves to add weathered detail. ▶ watch 34:00
8. Die-cut all your inked pansy layers using the coordinating tub dies to create individual flower shapes. ▶ watch 39:00
9. Layer your die-cut flowers with 3D pads, building them at different heights to create dimension within the cluster. ▶ watch 44:15
10. Arrange your layered pansies within the wooden crate, positioning them to create a natural, clustered bouquet effect. ▶ watch 45:30

Tips from the show

• Always line up your layering stencils with the edge of the card to ensure they stay straight and aligned.
• Press firmly with your ink pad on each stencil layer to ensure good colour coverage and definition.
• You can fussy-cut individual flowers from the paper collection and tuck them into your handmade cluster for added texture and variety.

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