Dragonfly Lattice Card with 3D Wings

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Make an elegant A5 card featuring a dragonfly with intricate lattice detailing. The design can be used as a simple embellishment or cut away and layered to create beautiful 3D wings that float above the card.

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Step by step

1. Run the dragonfly lattice die through your cutting machine with cardstock to cut out the complete design. ▶ watch 34:15
2. Pop out the dragonfly pieces carefully from the die-cut cardstock. ▶ watch 34:45
3. Run the same die through again with a second piece of cardstock to create a duplicate dragonfly. ▶ watch 35:30
4. Carefully cut away the wings from one of the dragonfly pieces using scissors, leaving the body intact. ▶ watch 36:00
5. Glue the body of the first dragonfly flat onto your card base. ▶ watch 36:30
6. Layer the wings from the second dragonfly on top of the body using foam pads or 3D adhesive dots to create dimension. ▶ watch 37:00
7. Optional: add vellum or acetate behind the wings and embellish with sparkle for an ethereal effect. ▶ watch 37:45

Tips from the show

• Cut the dragonfly twice to create two versions for layering the wings.
• Use foam pads or 3D adhesive to lift the wings away from the body for a floating effect.
• Add sparkle or glitter to the wings for extra dimension and shimmer.

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