Dimensional Diecut Stenciling by Jean Okimoto

Create the look of a 3-layered blossom with just 2 layers - and a bit of offset diecutting. Hi, Jean Okimoto here with an easy way to add dimension to the Gentle Blossom Watercolor Floral.

Cut the blossom from smooth white cardstock - save the offcut too. Color the blossom with a soft layer of Distress Oxide abandoned coral. Use the offcut to stencil the ink onto another piece of smooth white cardstock, then dry the ink. Cut it with the blossom die - offset to reveal uninked edges along the right side. Instant layering!

Cut the lacy top layer from the pale peach Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad 6x6 sheet. Cut the 2-piece layered center section from a sheet in the Lush Green Color Collection. Assemble the blossom.

Cut and assemble the leaves from another Lush Green Collection sheet.

Cut Thank You Posh Script from light kraft cardstock - and another 6x6 sheet from the Lush Green Collection. Pressure-emboss the background diecut with the detailed greeting. It adds dimension and makes it easy to attach the top layer - just add tiny dots of adhesive and press it onto the embossed background.

Cut the dark floral Garland 6x6 sheet with the 2-¾" x 7-¾" Slim Basic Rectangle die - place the right edge of the die along the right edge of the 6x6 for a nice smooth diecut edge on the (more visible) solid edge of the background.

Attach the diecuts to a light kraft slimline card - 3-½" x 8-½". Add some pale peach Pastel Fairy Jewels to several of the flowers on the background. Cut a slimline-sized rectangle of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.

Hope you like the look of dark florals as much as I do - it makes the Gentle Blossom Watercolor Floral stand out against the background and emphasizes the layers and details.

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