I made a Flowering Zinnia DSP (Designer Series Paper) card —a little fussy cutting and some texture then poof, a card with lots of color.
PIECES & PARTS
- Highland Heather card base: 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″ (top fold card)
- Flowering Zinnia DSP
- ‘green striped’ side pieces 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ (x2)
- ‘green striped’ card insert layer 4″ x 5-1/4″
- ‘leaf print’ 3-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
- colorful scraps for die-cutting with All That dies
- fussy cut zinnias
- Old Olive & Mossy Meadow cardstock for leaves die-cut with Magnolia Mood Dies
- Lemon Lolly cardstock for the sentiment
CREATE BACKGROUND
- Add the strips to either side of the card base. TIP: I used the straight edge of the Paper Trimmer to line up the layers.
- Emboss the ‘leaf print’ with the Zinnia 3D embossing folder. Adhere embossed panel to the top of the card base (it will overlap the side strips. TIP: Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue (VERY LITTLE) to give you some wiggle time. And make sure to get the edges.
MAKING ZINNIAS POP
- After fussy cutting the zinnias, use coordinating ink and a sponge dauber to add ink to the edges. I used Flirty Flamingo, Gorgeous Grape, and Pumpkin Pie ink. TIP: I left a little white on the edges and the ink covered it nicely. TIP: When fussy cutting, use a quality sharp scissor for the best success.
- Add Dimensionals behind each of the flowers.
- Place flowers onto the card front as shown.
FOLIAGE
I did not have the Simply Zinnia bundle. So, I improvised using the leaves from Magnolia Mood Dies. You can use either with success or your favorite foliage dies from another die set. Die-cut leaves from Old Olive and Mossy Meadow cardstock.
A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA
I wanted to put a little something on the upper right to add more color. All That dies to the rescue. Scraps of Flowering Zinnia DSP are perfect here.
SENTIMENT
I needed a thank you card and found the perfect one in the Dainty Delight stamp set. I stamped it in Melon Mambo on Lemon Lolly cardstock and trimmed it to fit.
FINISHING TOUCHES
Add some sequins around the floral focal image. HINT: Tuck a larger sequin behind the zinnia.
Layer a Lemon Lolly 3-3/4″ x 5″ piece with the ‘leaf print’ 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece and add a couple of die-cut banners and a leaf.
Add colorful Flowering Zinnia DSP to the envelope flap for a splash of color.
WHY THIS LAYOUT?
Have you checked out PageMaps layouts? The CardMaps and PageMaps (scrapbook) offer wonderful inspiration. Here is the one that I used for my Flowering Zinnia card inspiration.
My Flowering Zinnia DSP card uses a diagonal layout. If you would like to learn more about the Rule of Thirds and how to use it to compliment your card designs, check out this post.
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Hi Anne,
Love how you did your card.
Thank you, Michelle. I appreciate your kind comment.
Absolutely love, first thing on my list to order.
I love both the Zinnia and the Magnolia bundles.