Add nested die cut layers to your ‘clean and simple’ cards for an easy way to add quick dimension.
Today’s card is a refreshing design from Shelly Kurth. We love how the blended teal floral pops against that crisp white background. Shelly loved creating this project and said, “Don’t you think nested dies are absolutely wonderful and timeless?…I used some nesting dies for my card, as well as a ‘build a bloom’ die and did minimal stamping. Which in return makes things so simple.” It’s so fun to add a bit of dimension and we love what she did here by creating a CAS floral card with postage die layers. Follow along for these quick steps so you can recreate this card on your own.
- Start with die cutting the 5808-01D Build a Bloom Anemones die in white cardstock.
- Using Color Fuse Ink (Beachside & Dreamer) blend ink onto flower petals using a blending brush.
- Set aside.
- Using Color Fuse Ink (Mango & Citrus) blend ink onto center of flower piece using a blending brush.
- Set aside.
- Using Color Fuse Ink (Sapphire) blend ink onto leaves using a blending brush.
- Assemble the whole flower and set aside. *note: I assembled things with the leaves, so I could see where I wanted them once placed on the card.
- Using 3 sizes of the 5806D Postage Stamp Nested dies, die cut each using white cardstock.
- Adhere die cut pieces together. Starting with largest to smallest on top.
- Using a piece of gold glitter cardstock, adhere a ‘tab’ to the side of the layered pieces.
- Set aside.
- Use the 5003D Nested Rectangle die along with white cardstock, die cut a base to out onto the cardbase.
- Adhere die cut panel to cardbase.
- Take black cardstock and cut a piece to fit behind the postage panel with the gold tab. (you only want the side and top to show the black cardstock)
- Adhere the postage panel on top using foam tape.
- Set aside.
- Using the 37009 Spring Greetings stamp set ‘sending you hugs’ sentiment in black ink, stamp onto white cardstock.
- Use the 37009D Spring Greetings coordinating die with the stamped sentiment.
- Add foam tape on the back and adhere to the card.
Products used: 37009 Spring Greetings stamp set, 37009D Spring Greetings coordinating die, 5808-01D Build a Bloom Anemones die, 5003D Nested Rectangle die set, 5806D Postage Stamp Nested die set, Color Fuse Ink Set #2 , #8, #9, Large Blending Brushes 4 pack.