NEW VIDEO: Today I’m sharing how to create this cheerful Spring Easter basket card using the Country Basket Bouquet dies from the Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Moments release.

This is Elevate Your Die Cuts #3, and in today’s video, I’ll show you how to work with colored cardstock and ink blending to enhance the etched details of your die cuts.  By adding soft shadows and highlights, you can bring dimension and life to your flowers and basket, creating a much more realistic and eye-catching design.

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Products Used:

• Country Basket Bouquet Dies
• Easter EZ Strips
• Double Loop Bow Die
• Clear Dazzling Gems

Cutting Instructions for the Spring Easter Basket Card | Simon Says Stamp Country Basket Bouquet Dies

Card Base:  White cardstock, 4-1/4″ x 11″, score and fold at 5-1/2″

Card Front:  Fog cardstock,  4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
Layering Panel:  White cardstock,  3-3/4″ x 5″

Flowers:  Blush, Bellini and Tutu cardstock:  4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ piece of each

Leaves:  Peridot and Rainforest cardstock,  4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ piece of each

In today’s cardmaking video I walk you through the six steps I use to create my cards and show you how to elevate your die cuts with ink blending on colored cardstock.  By adding soft shading and highlights, you can bring out the etched details and add beautiful dimension to your flowers and basket.  The finished card comes together in soft spring colors that are sure to brighten someone’s day, and it’s a simple design that I guide you through step by step.

Today’s Card Making Video:

Spring Easter Basket Card | Simon Says Stamp Country Basket Bouquet Dies

 

 

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