Layered Potted Flowers Card with Coloured Cardstock

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Create a beautiful card featuring layered potted flowers in varying shades of green and brown cardstock. The dimensional layering technique builds depth and allows you to create multiple pots in one pass, which can be positioned flat or with 3D foam pads for added perspective. This elegant design showcases hanging plants in decorative pots arranged in a striking vertical composition.

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Step by step

1. 

   Cut a piece of brown cardstock to size. Position the brown cardstock on your die-cutting machine plate with the pot die on top.

   ▶ watch this step (1:10:00)
2. Cut three different shades of green cardstock using the same pot die to create your layering system. This will give you three identical pot shapes in varying green tones. ▶ watch 1:10:30
3. 

   Carefully remove all die-cut pieces from the magnetic glass plates. Take care to remove the small floral filler pieces as well as the larger bird and flower elements.

   ▶ watch this step (1:13:30)
4. 

   Layer the three pot pieces together in order, starting with the darkest shade at the back. Position the medium shade on top, followed by the lightest shade at the front to create dimension.

   ▶ watch this step (1:16:15)
5. 

   Add small floral pieces to the top of the layered pots using glue. Position the delicate foliage and flower elements onto each pot arrangement to complete the design.

   ▶ watch this step (1:17:00)
6. 

   Apply a small 3D foam pad to the back of the brown pot piece to add dimension to your layered assembly.

   ▶ watch this step (1:17:30)
7. 

   Position the finished pot onto your card base and glue it in place to complete your layered potted flowers card.

   ▶ watch this step (1:18:00)

Tips from the show

• If an intricate die doesn't cut all the way through, place a piece of paper underneath your cardstock on the cutting mat to help the die push through more effectively.
• You can use any shades of green or brown from your cardstock stash; if you don't have coloured cardstock, use white and add ink to it instead.

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