How to add dimension to your projects!

Hey there, Terri here! Today I am sharing a post all about adding dimension to your craft projects. When you think dimension, your mind probably thinks lots of layers and height... but I'm going to show how you can add dimension wihtout extra bulk (and higher postage costs)

I started by stencilling my flowers, to do this I used the Bitterroot Flower Layering Stencil Set. This is a 3 piece stencil set, allowing you to add depth and dimension to your images. I used the Spring Bouquet Ink Pads along with small blending brushes and 80lb super smooth cardstock, as this allows the ink to blend better. I then used the coordinating Bitterroot Die Set to cut the flowers. The die set has a large die that allows you to cut the big floral arrangment, aswell as smaller dies for each of the flowers, this means that you can layer the cut images for a decoupage effect. I stencilled and cut one of the flowers for this purpose.

Working on an A2 cardblank, I used the Fine Tulle Stencil to add some green ink, I worked with a harder hand in the lower right, moving diagonally and getting lighter towards the top right. This is my base layer of dimension. I then added some black inky splatters. Using foam pads I adhered the large floral arrangment onto the card. I then used a pen to curl the petals of the single die cut flower, I added this on top of the floral arrangment with a little glue in the centre. Lastly I added a stamped sentiment form the Hello Friend Stamp Set.

By adding differnt layers, some flat ontop of others and some with foam tape or glue you start to cretae shadows and depth to the project, which in turn gives the impression of more dimension. This project was really quick to create and would be perfect for batch making, you could change up the sentiment or colours for a totally different feel/occasion.