3D Floral Focus AECP Level III

ByPam

As suggested by Therese Calvird, I have made samples of each of my 3D Flower Dies.  They are right in the packaging with the dies for reference each time I make that flower.  It saves a lot of time because you only have to think through the assembly one time.

Color challenges are a great source of inspiration.
They get us out of a color rut and encourage us to find new favorite color combinations.

I combined making my first card with a color challenge from Altenew.
Pink and gray have been a favorite combo of mine since I was a teenager.  This challenge tweaks that combination to shades of brown instead of gray.

Peony Dream 3D Die has two different flowers and a two layer leaf.  Here the flower is die cut in three shades of pink with the interesting addition of a brown layer.
That same brown was used to cut the WaterColor Stripes Cover Die.  Gold was then splattered on the brown background and brown flower layer.
The leaf layers are die cut from a flat gold and a glitter gold which is also used for part of the flower center.
The sentiment, from Sewn with Love, is gold heat-embossed.
Two more flowers were made for the inside of the card and the envelope.

I don’t remember ever using this color combination before.  But I will for sure use it again!

Monochromatic
Using One Color or Shades of One Color
3D Floral

Monochromatic cards are among some of the most elegant, especially for weddings or anniversaries.
Especially beautiful are those made up of neutral colors.
Because the variation in color is so subtle, it can be difficult to see layers and create depth with neutrals.
In this card some of the layers are created with texture to make depth more obvious.
Foam dots help create the 3D look as well.
The following dies were used in this card:
Halftone Hearts
Open Bloom 3D Die Set
Script Words

Third Card (First Try)

A kraft background was stuck in my head for this third card.  It just didn’t work.  The bright colors of the flowers just didn’t jive with the kraft background.  The leaf color seemed a little dull up against the bright, glossy alcohol ink layers.

Third Card  (Second Try)

The white background played better with the bright flowers.

This card evolved until it looks nothing like what I had originally thought it would.
Fantasy Floral 3D dies are really fun to play with.  I die cut lots and lots of different color combinations until I settled on this one.  The secret on this card was die cutting one layer of each flower from Yuppo paper colored with alcohol inks.  The shine and the brilliant colors are exceptional.

The leaves are stamped from the Vintage Rose set.  By popping up the flowers over the leaves a lot of depth is created.

Friend is die cut 2 times from cardstock.  The third layer is a purple/pink paper that has  lot of shine.  It really balances the shine and color of the alcohol inks.

It’s best to play with Altenew’s layered dies when you have the luxury of time. You won’t want to stop! It’s a very tactile experience moving the layers around and trying different color combinations.