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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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.
Supplies
build interest with layers
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![]() It’s a New Day Floral Stamp set – PinkFresh Studio Shop at: SB | BP | CM | ![]() Celebrating You Stamp set – PinkFresh Studio Shop at: SB | BP | CM | ![]() Its A New Day Die set – PinkFresh Studio Shop at: SB | BP | CM |
![]() Celebrating You Die set – PinkFresh Studio Shop at: SB | BP | CM | ![]() Mini Slimline Essential Die set – PinkFresh Studio Shop at: SB | BP | ![]() Sage Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |
![]() Sage Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP | ![]() Sage Ink Bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | ![]() Spruce Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |
![]() Spruce Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP | ![]() Spruce Ink Bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | ![]() Polished ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |
![]() Polished reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP | ![]() Polished ink Bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | BP | ![]() Rouge Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | BP |
![]() Rouge Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | BP | ![]() Rouge Ink Bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | ![]() Pink Champagne – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |
![]() Pink Champagne Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP | ![]() WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink pad Shop at: CPD | CS (UK) | CS (US) | WOW (UK) | WOW (US) | CM | ![]() WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink refill Shop at: CPD | CS (UK) | CS (US) | WOW (UK) | WOW (US) |
![]() Metallic Gold Rich Pale – WOW! Embossing Powder Shop at: CS (UK) | CS (US) | WOW (UK) | WOW (US) | ![]() Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb Cardstock Shop at: SB | BP | CM | ![]() Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb Cardstock Shop at: BP |
![]() Original MISTI 2.0 – My Sweet Petunia Shop at: ALT | CPD | SB | HA | BP | CM | ![]() Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive – Tonic Studios Shop at: TS (UK) | TS (US) | ![]() Instant Dimension foam Tape – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |
![]() Detailed blending brushed – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP | ![]() Blending Brushes 4 pack – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP | ![]() Powder Tool Aplicator – EK Success Shop at: CPD | SB |
![]() WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (UK version) Shop at: CS (UK) | WOW (UK) | ![]() WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (US version) Shop at: CPD | WOW (US) | ![]() Crafter’s Essential Bone Folder – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |
![]() Tim Holtz 8.5 Inches Comfort Trimmer – Tonic Studios Shop at: SB | CS (UK) | CS (US) | ![]() Trim and Score Board – We R Memory Keepers Shop at: SB | CS (UK) | CS (US) |
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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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