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Inlaid Die Cut Peony

By on June 24, 2019 in Classes, Paper Crafting

Hi there! Today, as a part of my 3D Floral Focus class, I am trying a new technique called Inlaid Die Cutting. I have to admit, inlaid die cutting hurts my head! I rarely include inlaid die cutting on my cards…because it takes too much brain power…Lol!

But today I braved it, and here is my card:

Everything but the center pieces are INLAID!

This card took me about 800 hours to complete. Well, maybe not quite that long, but a really long time! Most of it was thinking about how to cut those pieces to fit into each other.

Now, it is not perfect. And I can’t believe I’m showing you this close up, but in full disclosure I thought you should know that everything didn’t line up PERFECTLY. In retrospect, I wish I listened better to Therese Calvird when she suggested having a colored background that would disguise that. I could’ve done a blue background and you wouldn’t even have noticed! (maybe?! Lol)

I’m not going to even point out all the other things that went wrong with this card. We are our own worst critics, right?

I used a polka dot embossing folder to add some fun to the background, but all in all I kept this card a bit simple. No sequins, No gems, No Nuvo drops. (crazy, right?)

Just a simple heat embossed sentiment on a popped up flag.

Here’s a list of the supplies I used on this one. For the peony, I only used the largest of the flowers this time. I really like that peony. 







Thanks for joining me in this fun flowery journey!





And now, for the grand finale photo…I added some fun with a polka dot backdrop! Lol. 






		
		
			
			
		
	
Do you like the polka dot backdrop?





Ok, I’m having way too much fun with this class. 🙂 See you next time.

	

	

		
   
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Neutral Monochromatic Hibiscus Card
By  on June 23, 2019  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hi there! I’m back with my second card for the Altenew 3D Floral Focus card class. This class is fantastic, but I have to admit that I struggled with this monochromatic card.





I suppose I could have chosen one color in varying shades, but I decided to REALLY test my skills by doing a neutral card!! (WHAT?!) I know, I know, it’s not like me at all!






		
		
			
			
		
	
Neutrals/Monochromatic card





I do think that it turned out rather striking. But I had to add some pizzazz somehow! So I cut the main portion of the hibiscus in PEARL paper (it has quite a beautiful pearl sheen in the light)! And I added some silver glitter leaves. There! That’s more like it.






		
		
			
			
		
	
Silver glitter paper adds some extra drama!





When I had this arrangement of flowers and leaves all laid out on my black cardstock, I used the Glad Press ‘n Seal trick to pick them ALL UP and put glue on the back. Then I took the entire arrangement that was still attached with the Press ‘n Seal, and glued it right onto the card. I let the glue dry for a minute, then pulled off that Press ‘n Seal to reveal my grouping of flowers & leaves. It works like a charm!






		
		
			
			
		
	
Can you see that pearl shine?





I’m often asked what supplies I’ve used, so I’ve compiled a list here. I have to say…it’s quite a NEUTRAL list of supplies today (except that Press ‘n Seal…Lol)! I’ve used affiliate links when possible, at no extra cost to you. When you purchase through these links I may get a small commission, which helps me keep up with blog costs and bring you more and more fun projects! Thank you.











Check out the Floral 3D class if you are interested in learning more about these 3D flower dies. I’m having a blast!





Thanks for stopping by. 🙂






		
		
			
			
		
	

	

	

		
   
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