Lightly-Layered Luxe Peony by Jean Okimoto

Remember vellum? Transform the beautiful Luxe Peony into a delicate camellia with layers of sweet pink vellum. The shadowy overlapped petals create depth and dimension and a soft background for the glittery yellow centers from the Layered Fresh Flowers die set. Hi, Jean Okimoto here with a floral slimline that could be a Valentine - or a thinking-of-you card for someone deserves a hug.

Cut two sets of Luxe Peony from pink vellum. Layer the diecuts to build three blossoms - you'll have a few extra pieces. Use short bits of doublestick tape near the center of the flower to attach the layers. They'll be hidden by the centers of the flowers.Cut the two centers - from the Layered Fresh Flowers set - from a yellow 6x6 in the Graceful Garden Glitter Pad. Cut the small round piece in half. Attach the centers. Lightly curl several petals using the side of a bone folder or the plastic flower burnishing tool.

Cut two sets of leaves - from the the Luxe Peony set - from a green 6x6 in the Lush Green Collection.

Cut Pinpoint Burst Heart from white cardstock

Cut two white solid backgrounds from Big Hugs Posh Script. Pressure-emboss one of them with the delicate Big Hugs die using the rubber embossing mat and plate(s) required for your machine.The embossed greeting makes it easy to attach the pink glittered layer. Cut a pink 6x6 from the Delicate Pastels Glitter Pad with the delicate Big Hugs die.

Attach the diecuts to a white slimline card (3-⅝" x 8-½"). Add clear Christmas Fairy Dewdrops. Cut a slimline-sized piece of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.

Experiment with different colors and weights of vellum and discover new ways to use the Memory Box floral dies. Assemble a stash of floral cards and be ready for any occasion!

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