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How to Card-making: Build interest with layers

One way to add interest to cards is to use layering. This card features stamps and dies from PinkFresh Studio to make an elegant and stunning mini slimline card and the Mini Slimline essentials die set from PinkFresh studio meant adding layers was super easy. I also coloured these florals really quickly with some ink blending for a soft delicate look. 

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build interest with layers

Creating the florals

Start off by heat embossing the It’s A New Day floral stamp set in gold embossing powder and die-cut with the coordinating dies. For the florals, ink blend with Pink Champagne ink, making sure you cover the whole flower. 

To add a bit of shading, use the Altenew Detailed blending brushes to add Polished and Rouge Ink to the centre of the flowers and where the petals fold. For the leaves and foliage blend using Sage and Spruce inks

how to build interest with layers

To build interest with layers, die-cut one of the rectangles and circles from the Mini Slimline essentials die set out of white cardstock.  Add the rectangle to a mini slimline card base and use foam tape for dimension. 

Pop up the circle in the middle of the card base and then add the florals around the edge. Make sure you varying the levels of dimension to create more interest with added layers. For the sentiment, stamp in black a sentiment from the Celebrating You stamp set and cut with the coordinating die

After you have added the sentiment to the front, embellish the card with sequins to add a touch of sparkle. 

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It's a New Day Floral Stamp set - PinkFresh Studio
It’s a New Day Floral Stamp set – PinkFresh Studio
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Celebrating You Stamp set - PinkFresh Studio
Celebrating You Stamp set – PinkFresh Studio
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Its A New Day Die set - PinkFresh Studio
Its A New Day Die set – PinkFresh Studio
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Celebrating You Die set - PinkFresh Studio
Celebrating You Die set – PinkFresh Studio
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Mini Slimline Essential Die set - PinkFresh Studio
Mini Slimline Essential Die set – PinkFresh Studio
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Sage Ink - Catherine Pooler Designs
Sage Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Sage Reinker - Catherine Pooler Designs
Sage Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Sage Ink Bundle - Catherine Pooler Designs
Sage Ink Bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Spruce Ink - Catherine Pooler Designs
Spruce Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Spruce Reinker - Catherine Pooler Designs
Spruce Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Spruce Ink Bundle - Catherine Pooler Designs
Spruce Ink Bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Polished ink - Catherine Pooler Designs
Polished ink – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Polished reinker - Catherine Pooler Designs
Polished reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Polished ink Bundle - Catherine Pooler Designs
Polished ink Bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Rouge Ink - Catherine Pooler Designs
Rouge Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Rouge Reinker - Catherine Pooler Designs
Rouge Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Rouge Ink Bundle - Catherine Pooler Designs
Rouge Ink Bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Pink Champagne - Catherine Pooler Designs
Pink Champagne – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Pink Champagne Reinker - Catherine Pooler Designs
Pink Champagne Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs
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WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink pad
WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink pad
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WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink refill
WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink refill
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Metallic Gold Rich Pale - WOW! Embossing Powder
Metallic Gold Rich Pale – WOW! Embossing Powder
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Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb Cardstock
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb Cardstock
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Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb Cardstock
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb Cardstock
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Original MISTI 2.0 - My Sweet Petunia
Original MISTI 2.0 – My Sweet Petunia
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Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive - Tonic Studios
Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive – Tonic Studios
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Instant Dimension foam Tape - Altenew
Instant Dimension foam Tape – Altenew
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Detailed blending brushed - Altenew
Detailed blending brushed – Altenew
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Blending Brushes 4 pack - Catherine Pooler Designs
Blending Brushes 4 pack – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Powder Tool Aplicator - EK Success
Powder Tool Aplicator – EK Success
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WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (UK version)
WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (UK version)
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WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (US version)
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Crafter's Essential Bone Folder - Altenew
Crafter’s Essential Bone Folder – Altenew
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Tim Holtz 8.5 Inches Comfort Trimmer - Tonic Studios
Tim Holtz 8.5 Inches Comfort Trimmer – Tonic Studios
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Trim and Score Board - We R Memory Keepers
Trim and Score Board – We R Memory Keepers
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This post was produced as part of my design team work for Bumbleberry Papercrafts have not been paid to make this post, but I am given supplies from Bumbleberry Papercrafts to use. However, I create projects with creative control and produce projects I am proud of and with products that I love.   The information provided is based on my own personal experience – I am not an expert. 

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Hi, I am Verity and I live in the UK.  I love to create beautiful projects whenever I can. My main passion lies with Papercrafting, however, I will always turn my hand to a new project or craft any chance I get.

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