Spellbinders | Clean & Simple Flower Cards with Inlay Die Cutting by Yana Smakula #cardmaking #diecutting #handmadecard #neverstopmaking

Spellbinders | Clean & Simple Flower Cards with Inlay Die Cutting

Hello friends! Hope Summer is treating you well and you are enjoying the sunshine and warm weather. I myself am missing the pool and the rest area we had access to while we were in Phoenix. And while right now its hot as hell over in Arizona and had I been there I probably would not be spending any time by the pool to avoid sun burn, I still miss it tremendously! Anyhow, today I have a few cards to share featuring small Die D-Lites flower dies from Spellbinders and inlay die cutting technique.

Spellbinders | Clean & Simple Flower Cards with Inlay Die Cutting by Yana Smakula #cardmaking #diecutting #handmadecard #neverstopmaking

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CARD DETAILS

I started working on this card by die-cutting flowers out of gold mirror, pink, yellow and green cardstock. I used Sketched Blooms die set for this project. Once I had all of my parts and pieces cut I used gold outline and inlayed it with colored cardstock pieces to create multi-colored flowers. Something similar to what I shared in this video HERE.

Spellbinders | Clean & Simple Flower Cards with Inlay Die Cutting by Yana Smakula #cardmaking #diecutting #handmadecard #neverstopmaking

I created an A2 white top folding card base, covered it with patterned paper (unfortunately I don’t remember where it came from), foam mounted my flowers on top and added a simple “Congratulations” sentiment stamped in black. Super simple and easy to make card.

Spellbinders | Clean & Simple Flower Cards with Inlay Die Cutting by Yana Smakula #cardmaking #diecutting #handmadecard #neverstopmaking

I also used white Nuvo Drops and create a white flower center for my flower in the middle.

For my next card I used a similar approach, but I also added a bit of dimension for a slightly different look. Here, instead of popping up the entire die cut with foam adhesive squares I only added a fun foam layer to the outline die cut. I again cut it out of gold cardstock and also out of sticky fun foam. I adhered both together and adhered them onto the card creating a dimensional outline.

Spellbinders | Clean & Simple Flower Cards with Inlay Die Cutting by Yana Smakula #cardmaking #diecutting #handmadecard #neverstopmaking

Next, I die cut same images again out of yellow, pink and green cardstock and inlayed negative die cut pieces into the openings. You can see a cool dimension I was able to achieve this way here:

Spellbinders | Clean & Simple Flower Cards with Inlay Die Cutting by Yana Smakula #cardmaking #diecutting #handmadecard #neverstopmaking

I added a simple Stay Awesome sentiment and adhered everything onto a patterned paper panel featuring diagonal stripes in blue (comes from Echo Park Summer Party 6×6 Paper Pad). You can easily stamp a background like using a background cling stamp and some blue ink.

Spellbinders | Clean & Simple Flower Cards with Inlay Die Cutting by Yana Smakula #cardmaking #diecutting #handmadecard #neverstopmaking

SUPPLIES

I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

Spellbinders Dainty Florals Dies
Spellbinders Dainty Florals Dies
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Spellbinders Sketched Blooms Dies
Spellbinders Sketched Blooms Dies
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Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
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Spellbinders Tool
Spellbinders Tool ‘n One
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Spellbinders Main Attraction Magnetic Die Finder
Spellbinders Main Attraction Magnetic Die Finder
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Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
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Simon Says Stamp Sunshine Cardstock
Simon Says Stamp Sunshine Cardstock
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Simon Says Stamp Green Apple Cardstock
Simon Says Stamp Green Apple Cardstock
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My Colors Cardstock - Watermelon Pink
My Colors Cardstock – Watermelon Pink
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Altenew Gold Mirror Cardstock
Altenew Gold Mirror Cardstock
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Tonic Polished Gold Mirror Card Gloss Cardstock
Tonic Polished Gold Mirror Card Gloss Cardstock
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Tonic Honey Gold Mirror Card Satin Effect Cardstock
Tonic Honey Gold Mirror Card Satin Effect Cardstock
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Tonic Gold Pearl Mirror Card Satin Effect Cardstock
Tonic Gold Pearl Mirror Card Satin Effect Cardstock
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Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink
Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink
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Scor-Pal Mini Scor-Buddy Scoring Board
Scor-Pal Mini Scor-Buddy Scoring Board
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Tonic Gloss White Nuvo Drops
Tonic Gloss White Nuvo Drops
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Altenew Beautiful Lady Stamp Set
Altenew Beautiful Lady Stamp Set
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My Favorite Things Essential Sentiments Stamps
My Favorite Things Essential Sentiments Stamps
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Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape
Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape
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White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12
White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12
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Scrapbook Adhesives Adhesive Sheets
Scrapbook Adhesives Adhesive Sheets
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Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares
Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares
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17 Comments

    1. Brilliant way to make a bright, cheerful flower card. Love that the gold out lining on the first card looks like it could have been embossed. Thanks for sharing these x

    1. I love the clean and simple look. The gold and inlays take it up a notch. Thank you Yana and stay cool.

    1. Yana- you are incredible and never fail to inspire. Beautiful effects with these 2 inlay techniques. Can’t wait to give them a try! Thanks so much for sharing!

    1. Will this be on you tube? I just love the layered raised look.

    1. I love the simplicity and clean look of these cards Yana. Thank you for sharing them with us crafters. :O)

    1. Love these cards Yana. Beautiful colors and so eye catching. You are such a talent

    1. How do you like the Scrapbook Adhesive sheet compares to Stick It sheets?……. just wondering……love the dimension on these cards!!

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