Who says you need complex tools to create a show-stopping card? Today, I’m sharing how to create a stunning, layered statement flower using the Simply Beautiful and Beautifully Celebrated bundles. While this design was inspired by a catalog sample, I decided to put my own creative twist on it by swapping out the standard die-cuts for a custom-stamped focal point. The secret lies in a specific coloring approach—combining Blending Brushes with Stampin’ Blends—that I recently tried for the first time. It creates incredible depth and realism with zero stress. Let’s make a beautiful card that looks far more complicated than it actually is!

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• Guillotine Paper Cutter
• MISTI
• Sizzix Sanding Blocks
• Adhesive Eraser
• Magnetic Platform
• Sticky Dots
• Waffle Flower Mat
• Large Silicone Mat
• Gotcha Magnetic Craft Stand Tool
• Magnet Cards  – used in this tutorial
• Storage Pockets – used in this tutorial
• Craft STAX Storage, Stackable Large Set (2 Trays, 2 Lids)
• Stamping Sleeves
• Vellum Cardstock
• Penny Black Background Basics Stencils
• Uninked Felt Pads – to make your own Cloud Cover ink pad
• Repositionable Adhesive Dots
• Mini Recoil Snips

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Simply Beautiful Card Measurements

• Card Base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Fresh Freesia Cardstock
• Patterned Paper Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″ Lovely & Beautiful Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Label Layer: 3-3/4″ x 4-1/2″ Basic Cardstock
• Flower Layer: 3-3/4″ x 6-1/4″ Basic White Cardstock
• Leaves Layer: 2-3/4″ x 2-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock
• Inside Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White Cardstock

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Love this soft, layered look? You can recreate this card at home! I’ve listed all the products I used today—including the Simply Beautiful and Beautifully Celebrated bundles—in the supply list below. Click the link to shop my online store and grab the tools you need to try this coloring technique yourself!

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Stampin’ Up! Simply Beautifully Card Supplies

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I hope you feel inspired to try this Beautiful Layered Floral Card yourself! As demonstrated in the video tutorial, achieving that realistic, 3D depth doesn’t require complicated techniques—just a fresh approach to using your Simply Beautiful and Beautifully Celebrated Bundles. By combining a soft wash of ink from a Small Blending Brush with the definition of Stampin’ Blends, you can create a custom focal point that rivals any pre-made ephemera. It is the perfect way to make a statement flower that truly pops off the page!

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