3D fLOWERS WITH COTTAGECUTZ

Hello friends,

I am back again with a new project using the CottageCutz dies. I love the new release dies especially the 3D flower dies. One can create such beautiful blooms with them.
Here I have made a double fold card where I have used many CottageCutz  dies to create a lovely floral arrangement . I have also done a video tutorial on how to create the flowers along with a photo tutorial on how to make the base of the card.
Do have a look at this card. The flowers and leaves look so fresh and beautiful. It is very easy to make these flowers and they actually look very realistic.

                                 Here is the video tutorial showing how to make the flowers.

                                         


                           Here is the photo tutorial showing how to make the base of the card.

 Cut the base of  the black card stock 12 inches by 6 inches and score at 6 inches and 9 inches on the 12 inch side.

                                             
                                                Fold the card along the score lines as shown.

 


Adhere the first mat layer using white card stock measuring 2.75 inches by 5.75 inches for the first front and back panel. For the inside panel, use the mat layer measuring 5.5 inches by 5.5 inches. Add ribbon measuring 25 inches  as shown here.

Adhere the pattern paper to the mat layer. The narrow panel measures 2.5 inches by 5.5 inches and the inside layer of pattern paper measures 5.5 inches by 5.5 inches.

 

Make the center panel by using the CottageCutz Cross stitched square die set . Make it 3D by using foam tape and mount it on black card stock measuring 3.75 inches by 3.75 inches. Stamp a sentiment.

 Cut the CottageCutz tea time doily in half and adhere on to the card as shown.

                                                     Repeat on the inside with same panel

  

This is how the base should look.

Finish the card using the CottageCutz 3D flower# 2 die , CottageCutz leafy foliage die and the CottageCutz lacey Rose die

The Final card

Gate Fold Flower Card

Hello Scrapping Cottage fans. Thanks for taking the time to drop by and visit with us today. It's Mary Marsh here with the Wednesday edition of the Blog.

Today for your viewing pleasure, I have created a fancy fold card and used some fabulous CottageCutz dies. The fold is called the Gate Fold and I have all the instructions on how you can make one. So let's get started.

Card Base: White Card Stock 8½” x 5½” and scored at 2 1/8” and 6 3/8”

 

 

White Panels: when folded are 2 1/8” x 5 ½”. Card is still 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".

 

Dark Green Layer: 2” x 5 3/8”
Patterned Paper: 1 7/8” x 5 ¼”
Pink Rear Panel: 5 5/8" x 4 3/8"

 

Taped layers with double sided tape and adhered to white card base. After I took this picture, I remembered I wanted to use some pink ribbon. Oops! I had to remove the left panel to  add my ribbon. But, I forgot to take another photo.

 

Now for the die cuts: I used the 3D Flower #2 from the March release and cut in pink cardstock.  Between each layer of the flower I used dimensional adhesive. I also used a bone folder and curled the ends of the petals. It creates a nice rounded look to the flowers.

 

 

 

 

For some added greenery, I used the CottageCutz Butterfly with Flowers die. I cut once in dark green and once in pink. I cut the pink flowers and adhered them over the green.

The CottageCutz circle set basics is the backdrop for my flower. I used the 3rd largest die and cut in white and then the 4th largest die and cut in pink. Attached this to my card, but I just taped the left side of the circle. That way it won't interfere with the card opening.

 

To finish off the front of my card I cut a butterfly from the Butterfly with Flowers die. I attached one to the patterned paper and then for some added height I cut another one and used glue to secure just the middle.

 

 

I also finished the inside of the card simply by adding a piece of pink cardstock and stamping a sentiment.

 

 

Well, that's it for me for today. I hope my card has inspired you to try a gate fold card. So until next time......inky hugs!