How to Add Flower Embellishments to Cards

For my post today I thought I would make another example of how to add flower embellishments to cards to create more dimension.  This card started out to be just a pretty feminine use of the new Brass and Bliss Overalls set made using a page from the the Abundant Bouquet 6×6 Paper Pad and with the  Garden Tools in the pockets. I had planned to add a sentiment but decided to add Tall Terracotta Pots fill with Small Flowers #3 and Spring Greenery #4.

using Brass and Bliss flower dies makes it easy to show how to add flower embellishments to cards.

Card Base

  • Use white cardstock to cut an A2 sized card base.
  • Cut a 5.25″ x 4.00″ layer using green cardstock.
  • Apply strips of double stick tap to the back of the green layer and attach it to the card base.

Overalls and Garden Tools

  • Use a paper from the Abundant Bouquet 6×6 Paper Pad and light green cardstock to cut the Overalls sections.
  • Attach the pocket sections to the overall front using double stick tape.  Note:  make sure to leave the top of each pocket unattached to insert the garden tools.
  • Attach the overalls to the card base using strips of mounting tape.
  • Use gray cardstock to cut the Garden Tools.
  • Insert the tools behind the pockets and attaching using glossy accents.

Terracotta Pots

  • Cut the Terracotta Pots using bright yellow cardstock.
  • Use mini applicators and Autumn, Pumpkin and Pecan Color Fuse inks to apply color to the pots.  Check out my YouTube Video Tutorial showing how I color my pots.

Flowers and Foliage

  • Use purple cardstock to cut the Small Flowers #3 and green cardstock to green cardstock to cut the Spring Greenery #4.
  • Place the small flowers face up on the molding pad and push down in the centers using a small tipped stylus.
  • Use glossy accents to attach the smaller flower sections to the larger sections and make sure to offset the petals.
  • Attach a few greenery sections to the back of the terracotta pots using glossy accents.
  • Use glossy accents to attach the small flowers to the greenery.  Pro Tip:  I use reverse tweezers to pick up and attach the small flowers to the foliage.
  • Attach the pots and flowers to the card base using pieces of mounting tape.
  • Tuck some flower stems into the top pocket to finish.

Using a few of my tips and tricks, you can see how to add flower embellishments to cards.

Check out my Tools and Overalls for Father’s Day post to see a fun masculine version with the overalls.

Here are the products I used to make this garden tools and overall card.

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use and trust.” 

5707-01D Overalls Die
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5309-07D Garden Tools Die
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5147-16D Tall Terracotta Pot Die
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5147-17D Wide Terracotta Pot Die
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5709-05D Spring Greenery #4 Die
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5309-09D Small Flowers #3 Die
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2205 Abundant Bouquet – 6×6 Paper Pad
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Color Fuse Set #2
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Color Fuse Set #1
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Color Fuse Set #3
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You can see all the other every day tools and products I use on my My Favorite Crafting Tools section.

It was fun showing how to add flower embellishments to cards to enhance and add dimension and another touch of interest.

 

 

1 thought on “How to Add Flower Embellishments to Cards”

  1. Oh I love this terra cotta video – it was the first one I ever watched from you years ago and totally hooked me on following you and all your wonderful ideas!

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