Creating Dimension with Paper Layering Dies
Hello and welcome to the Hero Arts blog! Janette here sharing with you how I create added dimension with Paper Layering Dies. Today's post features the charming Paper Layering Neighborhood.
The Paper Layering Dies are fantastic. With one pass through a die cutting machine the die scores and cuts intricate details that then you can decide whether to highlight or simplify.
To highlight, add color and dimension. For this project I cut the die into watercolor paper and colored the resulting image with watercolor brush markers. As the watercolor dries, paint Iridescent Ink (from October MMH kit which is still available!) onto an A2 Snow Layering Paper panel to create a shimmery white cardstock.
On the back of neighborhood, carefully add a flat adhesive to the bottom of each building. Pop the tops of each building, or selected buildings, by adding foam dots along their peaks. Then adhere to dry shimmery white cardstock panel making sure the recessed areas have been pressed into place.
Stamp Peace, Love, and Joy sentiment across the top in black ink and adhere finished panel to folded card base.
To create a simple but equally beautiful version, die cut the Paper Layering Neighborhood into Snow Layering Paper and adhere flat upon an ink blended night sky (or even solid colored cardstock) with added white flecks for stars or snow.
Thank you for joining me today. Happy crafting and we'll see you soon!
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20 Responses
Annette Gordon
November 25, 2018
I really like this card! I love how you added dimension, and the beautiful water colouring. Very very pretty.
Monia Lisa
November 19, 2018
Beautiful card! So colorful and optimistic
Cindy C.
November 16, 2018
Wow this is so pretty!!
Karen Brown
November 16, 2018
What a magical card! It is absolutely beautiful!
Barbara Smith
November 16, 2018
A positively stunning card!
Pat
November 16, 2018
Just purchased lots of papercrafting items on local “one man’s trash/treasure” website, am eager to use it, and still looking for ideas.
Carla Hundley
November 16, 2018
Beautiful work, looks
so inviting.
Carla from Utah
Sue Smith
November 15, 2018
Fabulous card. I love the Hero Arts dies you used to create a fun cozy city scene. Happy Holidays. :)
Lagene
November 15, 2018
This is awesome, what a fun die!
Connie
November 15, 2018
Love the village you created, Janette! The colors are great, making it cheery.
Helen
November 15, 2018
This is such a lovely card with its layered buildings and soft water coloring. tfs
Henriétte
November 15, 2018
It’s a great card Janette and indeed so simple to make. You make it as simple or difficult as you wish. Thanks for showing and the tips on the end of the post.
Debbie Rumpza
November 15, 2018
Oh wow, Janette… this is INCREDIBLE!~
Sharon Gullikson
November 15, 2018
JUST GORGEOUS
Karthikha Uday
November 15, 2018
Fantastic!! Love the dimensions! :)
Leslie
November 15, 2018
BeautifulDebbie Siddle
November 15, 2018
Exceptional! I love this card xxxxxx
Bunny
November 15, 2018
I absolutely love this layered card. It’s watercolored beautifully, too.
Mary W
November 15, 2018
Amazing card! Beautiful and amazing.
Viveca V.
November 15, 2018
Oh so charming! I love the soft colors you selected and the dimension from the paper layering neighborhood die that you highlighted with just a few spots of foam to pop up them up.