Do you want MORE ideas for your floral die cuts? These HUGE die cut flowers could feel intimidating, but they make for quick and simple backgrounds… with a little ‘faux’ somthing on the side!
But first, I wanted to let you know that this is part of my Take 2 Series with Altenew and I’m so excited that you are joining me for another video today. Let’s begin with a peek at today’s cards…
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Both of today’s cards were made using The Blossom of Life Die Set, but this technique could easily be stretched to many other outline die sets that are available. Large die cut outline flowers, such as these, can really give a dramatic look to a card design and today I have 2 ways to use this set as a background. Starting with…
Technique #1 – Faux Embossing!
Do you love the look of 3D embossing folders and, did you know that it is easy to recreate a similar look using die cuts? It’s very easy and fun to do.
WANT TO KNOW HOW? Simply attach a panel of colored cardstock to the front of a card base then die cut images with exactly the same color of cardstock. Adhere these directly to the front of the card ensuring that some of the image hangs over the edges. Then, remove these by flipping the card over and cutting them off with a pair of scissors.
BONUS IDEA!
For a quick, fun easy faux embossed card front why not try die cutting a ‘Cover Plate’ design and attach it to the front of a card!
To create the focal flower I made some alcohol ink backgrounds using the Artist Marker Refills. You can play with any combinations of color that you prefer, but I was in a teal mood (again) today. Another, even faster, option would be to use Alcohol Ink Design Paper.
And since it is all about Love this February, I added a sentiment for one of my beautiful friends from the Classic Greetings Stamp Set.
Technique #2 – Colored Dimensional Die Cut Background!
Let’s change it up a little. For the next card design, I wanted to add dimension to the background, but this time I decided to add some color. I used some of the ‘left over’ alcohol inked backgrounds to die cut some blooms and leaves and adhered them directly to the front of the card. I also added a panel of Dark Gray cardstock for some drama, but this could be optional.
And continuing the love theme, I die cut a Halftone Hearts Nesting Die and heat embossed a sentiment from the Eclectic Bouquet Stamp Set.
PRO TIP:
I like to use liquid glue to adhere the die cuts but, if you prefer a quicker option simply add Double Sided Adhesive the back of the cardstock before die cutting it.
I hope you are inspired to create some dimensional backgrounds with die cuts today! Let me know in the comments below if you are going to try either of these techniques. Have fun crafting
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Other Supplies:
Deco Foil – Pewter
 Neenah Solar 110 SSS | AUZ |  Neenah Solar 80 SSS | AUZ |  Dark Gray ALT |  Foiling Paper 250gsm (100lb) 8.5″ X 11″ USA OTH |
 Black SSS |  Halftone Hearts ALT | AUZ |  The Blossom Of Life ALT | SSS |  Eclectic Bouquet ALT |
 Classic Greetings Bundle ALT | Classic Greetings ALT | SSS |  Classic Greetings Die ALT | SSS |  Embossing Ink ALT | SSS |
 Obsidian ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Morning Frost Refill ALT |  Dew Drops ALT |  Cloudy Sky Alcohol Refill ALT |
 Ink Air Blower SSS | AUZ |  Jet Black Spray ALT |  Alcohol Blending Solution SSS | AUZ |  Pure White ALT |
 WOW Heat Tool SSS | AUZ |  Powder Tool SSS | AUZ |  Tweezers ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Scissors SSS | AUZ |
 Magnetic Glass Mat inches AUZ |  Score Board ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Paper Trimmer SSS |  Isopropyl Alcohol AMZ |
 Bigshot SSS |  Gemini Junior SSS |  Satin Masking Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Bearly Art Glue SSS | AUZ |
 Glue Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |  1/2″ Ultra Sticky Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Foam Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |
Oh, Therese, you KNOW you had me at GREY! But isn’t this the most wonderful teal for the match? I love both cards and can’t wait to try that faux embossed look!
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Beautifully done, Therese and I love your colors!
Thanks so much!
Your alcohol ink backgrounds look great with these dies and the grey.
This dark grey looks great even on it’s own lol. thanks so much Christine x
Those colours are amazing. Great ideas and so nice to have a video.
Thank you Lisa x
Beautiful. Think the faux embossed background is my favorite.
That was mine too!
I love this technique and it really is so effective and a another great use for all of those dies that we have.
Marie
IF only we had more hours in a day lol.