3D Flower Magic with a Single Layer? (+ Video)

Have you ever tried using just one layer of a floral die to create a design? What can I say, it really doesn’t get any more clean and simple than this!

I love Aga’s card designs and feel that this one was very inspired by her. With only one layer I decided to use design paper to create some added interest and the 12 X 12 Celebrate pack was the perfect choice.

Therese Calvird - Altenew - Craft-A-Flower - Rose - Holiday Tag Sentiments (card video) 1 copy

Adding dimension to the flower also helped add some interest.

Therese Calvird - Altenew - Craft-A-Flower - Rose - Holiday Tag Sentiments (card video) 1 copy

The sentiment is from the Holiday Tag Sentiments set which has so many non-holiday sayings to choose from too!

Therese Calvird - Altenew - Craft-A-Flower - Rose - Holiday Tag Sentiments (card video) 1 copy

You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at YouTube.


Hope you are inspired to try a new look for your layering dies!

Happy Papercrafting,

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65 thoughts on “3D Flower Magic with a Single Layer? (+ Video)

  1. What a beautiful CAS card. And what a cool look using the patterned paper for your single layer. Lovely!! And did I mention how much I LOVE that sentiment set?! Definitely on my wish list!!!

  2. This is absolutely stunning. Who would have thought that one piece could make such a beautiful impression. Loving this flower.

  3. This is simple and beautiful and of course a great way to use some of the patterned paper that we all have tucked away!

  4. How simple yet so elegant and stunning!! I love that you used patterned paper, it doesn’t get the credit it deserves.

  5. When I saw the panel of examples, I knew this one would be yours. Such an outstanding, beautiful CAS design.

  6. Hi, Therese. Letting your patterned paper be the color in your flower is BRILLIANT! The subtilty the partial pattern and the pattern itself give just enough color and definition to see it is clearly a rose. Thank you for sharing.

  7. I LOVE this idea, Therese! What a unique, lovely card design and I LOVE how you utilized the designer paper…

  8. I really like the rose and leaves cut from patterned paper. A great use for paper that might otherwise not get used.

  9. Well how smart and creative are you! And just when I thought this was the easiest card in the world, you did bring up the issue of placement. Well, I like your placement, so now it is CAS and fast since you did the hard work LOL! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration. Now I need to buy that die set!

  10. What a great idea! I have several Altenew Create-A-Flower sets (I love them all) and never thought of using only one layer! I’ll definitely be trying this. I always learn something from you! Your card is gorgeous.

  11. Loved your idea of using patterned paper with a “part” of the die set. Your card turned out fantastic and inspiring. Thank you for your contribution!

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