April Showers bring May Flowers! It’s full-on spring around here and we have the garden to prove it! As you may know, I love dimensional cards that are showpieces. Stand them up on a desk and they are irresistible to play with and admire. I’m dreaming of a beautiful picket fence arbor and real garden gate adorned with petite vines and blooms. Please welcome the Amazing Paper Grace May 2021 Die of the Month – Mini 3D Vignette Garden Gate designed for Spellbinders. You will be amazed at all the different, lovely things you can make with it!
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Inspiration for the Mini 3D Vignette Garden Gate
Right now I’m in love with petite little flowers and vines. I’ve been putting them on everything, like Notecards, Tags, Favors. They’ve become as important of an embellishment in my craft toolbox, as pearls. I figured out that the mini vignette with the Garden Gate was an excellent place to play. In fact, it works with or without embellishment, with or without the arch and is crazy cute. It reminds me of spring, it reminds me of a serene walk in the garden, it simply makes me smile.
What’s Inside the Mini 3D Vignette Garden Gate
As always with my designs, I try to think of those who make A7 Cards and A2 Cards. Beyond a dimensional 3D Vignette of the Garden Gate, you can make a flat A7 card or use the fence to make a flat A2 Card. As you’ll see from my samples today, it is begging to go on boxes and little favors as well. My favorite? Hard to choose but the little gate gift bag has grabbed my heart and is perfect for Mothers Day, Easter, a table setting, or a sweet little gift. As you can tell, this is my passion.
You’ll definitely want to the watch to video today to see how easily the Garden Gate goes together! I’ll take you through it, step by step!
No design would be complete if you couldn’t make a sweet little bag from it. This is all I dreamed of! Please know that when I next get to entertain, each of my guests will find this little favor at their place setting. Who could ever guess that simple paper can create a mood, a feel and a lovely setting.
Creating the picket fence ambiance on a box is as easy as gluing a panel to each side of the box. The vines have the perfect curve to create swags. As you might guess, I simply adore thinking up ways to make life beautiful!
Coming Up
We have a new hostess over at the Amazing Paper Grace Creative Encouragement Facebook Group! We’re kicking off a new season of giveaways, tutorials, and group activities. Do you love making boxes, paper flowers, or using your dies in unexpected ways? Then you need to stop by and visit us at the Amazing Paper Grace Creative Encouragement Facebook Group. We have a library of over 100 diecutting, paper crafting and flower making tutorials in a supportive and lovely community. I hope to see you there!
Sweet friends, it’s always a good day when I know you’ll be stopping by. As always . . . I appreciate it!! I hope you are finding joy in finally being able to get outside and in the freedom the future will hold, after lockdowns are over. Hang in there! It’s all going to be okay!!
Thank you so much Doreen!! I appreciate your kind words!ReplyCancel
Chelsea JohnsonMay 1, 2021 - 12:01 pm
Becca, you never cease to amaze me with your creativity. This is another gorgeous die set and you have shown so many clever uses for it. Thank you so much for the continuing inspiration!ReplyCancel
Thank you so much!! I enjoy creating so much and am so grateful for the feedback! Hugs to you my friend!ReplyCancel
MaryHMay 1, 2021 - 1:04 pm
What a treat this new die is! I love the cabinet style and this is so cute. I want to have the gate open and have some flowers, grass and a bench seat with little critters and birds. You alway inspire me. I love your blog and do not love social media and all the tracking and exposure from it. I will be very sad if the blog disappears…ReplyCancel
Hi Mary:
Thank you so much for being a long time reader. The blog will not go anywhere :-) I will admit it’s easier to reply on Social Media because people get a notification, but the blog remains my base.
As always, thank you so much for your kind words! Happy Crafting!ReplyCancel
KathymMay 1, 2021 - 4:20 pm
Oh my, so fresh and beautiful. So very creative. I can’t wait to create a few myself! Thank you!!!ReplyCancel
Oh Vickie, what a nice thing to say!! Thank you for that encouragement! It makes me so happy that you enjoy what you see here!ReplyCancel
Sandi SmithMay 1, 2021 - 10:50 pm
This is another delightful die set! You have a special way of creating beautiful sets and this one is absolutely gorgeous. This gate is fresh and sweet and the details are incredible. I’m looking forward to seeing what you create using the gate on a 5×7” size card. The tiny flowers are the perfect size without overwhelming the gate. That’s the type of detail you always get right and you never disappoint!ReplyCancel
Sandi, you simply made my day!! These do take a bit of time to design and we go through many revisions to get it just right. It’s also the biggest die I design and I try to pack in as much value as I can. I thank you so much for your kind, kind words! It’s such an encouragement!ReplyCancel
[…] vignette creation. You can learn more about it and see lots of pretty samples HERE and on Becca’s Blog. When you pair this charming set of dies up with the Spellbinders May 2021 Clear Stamp of the […]ReplyCancel
Helen BMay 2, 2021 - 8:06 am
What “amazing” projects! This set alone, is a great reason for this monthly membership offer. tfs-stay well.ReplyCancel
Thank you so much Patricia!! Happy Creating!!ReplyCancel
Phyllis ProehlMay 3, 2021 - 6:03 pm
Another winner. I love this little gate it makes me think of a springtime flower garden. I am disappointed that I will have to wait a while to use mine. I just had surgery on my hand last week and can’t craft for a couple of months but it doesn’t stop the ideas in my head and I will enjoy what everyone else makesReplyCancel
Phyllis thank you so much for stopping by! I hope the healing with your hand goes well and quickly. In the mean time I know you’ll stay inspired. Thank goodness you’ll be able to look and learn while waiting. Take care, sweet pea, and heal quickly!ReplyCancel
[…] I frequently use the set to make boxes or other 3D items – you can see some other samples HERE. For my card today I’ve simply mounted the entire Garden Gate onto a card front for a […]ReplyCancel
Diane HarlMay 18, 2021 - 11:36 am
I cannot get enough of your ideas and products!ReplyCancel
JoMay 18, 2021 - 9:16 pm
This is the sweetest die set. Very nostalgic too.ReplyCancel
Holly DewildeMay 19, 2021 - 7:50 am
Joined the monthly APG and recently received this beautiful die set. Appreciate the ‘how to assemble’ video and all the tips you graciously share. Can’t wait to assemble this set.ReplyCancel
Last week I introduced a set of dimensional flowers in the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month for April 2021, Dahlia Dimensional Doily. Today it’s my pleasure to get to play with them once again. I’m not gonna lie, the little spiral flowers are so easy, that they have become my “go to.” There are people at both extreme ends who use no flowers and then there are folks that cover their card with flowers. I’m three clicks past the no flowers people – I see flowers as punctuation, they add a sweet bit of embellishment. Toward that end, these really fit the bill!
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Three new flowers. We are showcasing three new flowers! Easy, easier, easiest.
Easy – Dahlia Dimensional Doily is a flower made with round disks that link together to form the base and the petals. Built on the same concept as dimensional doilies, this representation of flowers creates a focal element that has some height.
Easier – One round piece in the set, with eight cut and folded circles combines to make a familiar round dimensional flower.
Easiest – Sweet spiral flowers with a score line that lets you fold over and shape the spiral. Oh, and don’t forget a background that when cut twice gives you a full A2 Background.
All together the background and flowers create a sweet, layered dimensional finished card that can be made for an A2 or an A7 card base!
There are 11 dies included in the Dahlia Dimensional Doily.
My Project Today using Dahlia Dimensional Doily
For my project today, I wanted run away with the rolled flowers. I mounted them to the filigree panel that when combined makes an A2-sized panel. It was the perfect landing spot! I pulled my panels off-center for some visual appeal and then framed the words “With Sympathy” by making your eyes follow the flowers. Cards don’t get any easier than this – it might have taken me 10 minutes to ink up and roll the flowers. You’ll want to see the video below for a visual walk-through of how to wet and how to roll the flowers.
Designer Tip:When working with the spiral dies, spritz your paper with water! It will keep the paper from being slick and make them stay put and will help when you gently shape and coax them open.
Hop over to each Creative Team blog linked below for their take on creative paper crafting ideas with Dahlia Dimensional Doily, the Amazing Paper Grace April 2021 Die of the Month!
The Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is available exclusively at Spellbinders Paper Arts. Dahlia Dimensional Doily my be available at limited quantities.
Learn how easy it is to roll spiral flowers as well as make the other dimensional flowers in the set:
Which of the three flowers would you use the most? Share with me in a comment!
Becca, these little flowers are so very sweet! You always think of the most clever embellishments to enhance our cards. Thank you for the excellent tutorial as well.ReplyCancel
Thank you so much for the kind words Chelsea!!ReplyCancel
Maryann LaursenApril 9, 2021 - 10:15 am
Absolut gorgeous Becca. As usual your work is just amazing and sooo beautiful and this card here is no difference, but just as gorgeous as ever. Sooo sad it´s sooo hard and expensive to get these dies overhere, cause there´s sooo many I would really love to have, but with all the extra taxes and all, they´ll unfortunately be sooo expensive, that they´re hard to pay for, but boy are they gorgeous. I absolutely love your adorable worrk with these, and I believe, I would use them all for different results.ReplyCancel
I know Maryann, the tax situation is hard!! But the inspiration is free and I hope it crops up to fill a need just when you are looking for it!!ReplyCancel
Jan CastleApril 9, 2021 - 11:16 am
Your video is great!!!! TFS how you made this LOVELY card!
Paper Hugs,
JanReplyCancel
Jan, thanks for stopping by and moreover, thanks for the kind words. My pleasure to do the video!! I want people to know that these things are not hard!!ReplyCancel
Sandra SmithApril 9, 2021 - 11:23 am
I love this beautiful card and I’m excited to receive my die set. I’m really excited about the sweet rolled roses. They are the perfect size for a card!ReplyCancel
I’m giddy about the little roses too, Sandra! You can also cut them shorter to make for a smaller rose and can wind them tighter. I know these have been around the block before, but I’m so looking forward to keeping them in my stash. I like the smaller one best!ReplyCancel
This is so adorable! I like both types of flowers for their uniqueness, but the little rolled roses never grow old for me…they are so darling!ReplyCancel
This is so lovely. Even the paper behind the flowers. So very feminine. I love it.ReplyCancel
Phyllis ProehlApril 16, 2021 - 7:36 am
Becca, Once again you have designed an amazing club package for us. I can think of so many ways this set can be used to create beautiful cards. I am still waiting for mine to arrive but have so many plans going through my head to use this set. All of your designs just seem to fit my style and each month it gets better and better. I always think that I have found my favorite then the next month comes around and I fall in love all over again. Thank you for the beautiful designsReplyCancel
I’m no April Fool, but I’m so happy to be moving into a new month. If you are like me, you are bowled over with spring fever. The only cure for that, my friend is more flowers. This month I’ve dreamed up several options in a new Die of the Month created for Spellbinders. Please welcome the Amazing Paper Grace April 2021 Die of the Month – Dahlia Dimensional Doily. Dear A2 Card Lovers, this one is for you! No, but seriously A7 Card Lovers, this one is for you too!
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What’s Inside the Dahlia Dimensional Doily Set
First of all, let me say that this is a mini-collection of options, all together in one set. You can make three different cards from this one mini-collection. First, you can make a card with the Dahlia Doily – you will definitely want to view the video below to see how the doily is assembled. Second, you can make a card with the sweet rolled flowers (I’m over the moon about these little romantic flowers). Lastly, third, you can make a card with the Folded Dahlia. Oh, and by the way, the panel that is included this month, cut twice, makes the perfect A2 card base. You’re welcome (wink!!)
Inspiration for Dahlia Dimensional Doily
As you might imagine, I keep a sketchbook of all the things I want. Let me just say upfront the I have wanted spiral flowers for more than two years and finally, I have them. In fact, I tested a lot of spiral flowers (ones with jagged edges, ones with scalloped edges) and the home of my heart is in this flower because it’s soooooooo easy. I did add a score line so that you could bend the edges over easily. What a treasure these are! Think about it – instead of a bow on a gift – rolled paper flowers! You control the overall size by how tightly you wind them. As a result, you get handmade paper flowers what every size you want! You can even get itty bitty ones by clipping off some of the tail, giving you less to wind. Yes, I know, I’m gushing over these….
Today on the inspiration video, see how the dies go together. Learn what to cut and how to assemble the Dahlia Doily. Oh, and you’ll also see how easy it is to curl the sweet romantic spiral flowers.
I hope you liked the video that I created for Spellbinders – don’t forget, I have my own Youtube Channel – Be sure to Subscribe HERE.
More Dahlia Dimensional Doily Samples
This die set makes a unique rounded motif with four interacting pieces that create four leaves of a Dahlia. If you are not the type that likes anything interactive, no worries – just make a flower from the petal die. I love all of the possibilities and dimension that this combination of dies provides. There is something for every kind of crafter here…
I loved using the panels to create an A2-sized gatefold card. On the inside, I simply added a layer of vellum over top of the die cuts for a dreamy look.
Finally, the month would not be complete without a box to top it all off. The filigree panel makes this the perfect size for a gift box or a box to give A2-sized cards in. All in all, the set includes so many options to make a variety of cards and gifts! Sweeties, please have fun with this one!
Coming Up
Do you love making boxes, paper flowers, or using your dies in unexpected ways? I invite you to join our private Facebook Group Amazing Paper Grace – Creative Encouragement Facebook Group.We have a library of over 100 diecutting, paper crafting and flower making tutorials in a supportive and lovely community. I hope to see you there!
Hi friends! As always you find me covered up and thinking of new designs. Life is busy but I’m blessed for it to be so. I am my best self when I’m overwhelmed with ideas and that’s exactly where I am these days. Please forgive me if I’m hard to find, but I am really here, behind the scenes creating. Leave me a note to let me know how you are managing – I really do read them.
So beautiful and unique!! Love the 3-dimensional, graceful look!! Also your video tutorial is easy to follow and understand. Thank you for another winner!!!ReplyCancel
Dolly LaBelleApril 1, 2021 - 10:21 am
ingenious! So lovely, and what a beautiful gift to receive!ReplyCancel
Maryann LaursenApril 1, 2021 - 10:35 am
Oh my GOSH! Becca All these cards are absolut stunning creations. SOooo beautiful and elegant and perfect for any kind of occasion, I can think of.ReplyCancel
Chelsea JohnsonApril 1, 2021 - 11:07 am
What a beautiful set of dies! There is so much potential here, and so many variations to try. Thank you Becca for once again creating something so versatile and beautiful.ReplyCancel
Beverly FuchsApril 1, 2021 - 4:03 pm
What a clever design Becca. You just amaze me with all of your unique creations that always have an elegance to them. All of your samples are just stunning.ReplyCancel
What a gorgeous collection so full of opportunity to create lovely projects. Your sophisticated, timeless designs please both the makers and recipients. Just lovely!ReplyCancel
MaryHApril 2, 2021 - 6:20 am
What a gorgeous collection so full of opportunity to create lovely projects. Your sophisticated, timeless designs will be used in years to come to delight then as now!ReplyCancel
Sara Joan AlfordApril 2, 2021 - 10:51 am
Oh Becca, At first glance this new Die and card took my breath away. I wondered, is it the white, is it the flower, is it the background….I can’t decide. What is clear is that it is pure Becca! Love and hugs,ReplyCancel
Joy MossApril 4, 2021 - 7:26 am
Gorgeous card as always! I love how you take what seems to be a complicated card and break it down into easy steps on video. Makes it more attainable. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel
[…] use it as a stencil. Or add the dimensional dahlia to the center. Becca has lots of great ideas on her blog. You can also find samples on the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month Club […]ReplyCancel
Leanne SApril 5, 2021 - 8:37 am
Gorgeous creations! Always admire your creative ideas. Very unique!ReplyCancel
Donna JApril 5, 2021 - 9:38 am
Good morning, Becca
I have been a card maker for many years and you have always been my first source for beautiful ideas and quality products.
I wish that your Encouragement Group site on FaceBook wasn’t private. I feel I’m missing so much but do not wish to register on FB. Is there any chance you would share this group’s ideas with us non-FB users? Thanks. DJReplyCancel
Patricia ManhireApril 7, 2021 - 4:16 pm
I love rolled flowers too – so quick and easy to create and the doily is a gorgeous too. I love your decorative die as well.
Hello Becca,
Cudos on another amazing design! You are blessed, as well as we are to get to enjoy your beautiful designs. Wishing you a early very Happy Mother’s Day. MUCH LOVEReplyCancel
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April Showers bring May Flowers! It’s full-on spring around here and we have the garden to prove it! As you may know, I love dimensional cards that are showpieces. Stand them up on a desk and they are irresistible to play with and admire. I’m dreaming of a beautiful picket fence arbor and real garden gate adorned with petite vines and blooms. Please welcome the Amazing Paper Grace May 2021 Die of the Month – Mini 3D Vignette Garden Gate designed for Spellbinders. You will be amazed at all the different, lovely things you can make with it!
Oh my word, this is absolutely gorgeous! Another great winner.
Doreen R
Thank you so much Doreen!! I appreciate your kind words!
Becca, you never cease to amaze me with your creativity. This is another gorgeous die set and you have shown so many clever uses for it. Thank you so much for the continuing inspiration!
Sweet Chelsea!
Thank you so much!! I enjoy creating so much and am so grateful for the feedback! Hugs to you my friend!
What a treat this new die is! I love the cabinet style and this is so cute. I want to have the gate open and have some flowers, grass and a bench seat with little critters and birds. You alway inspire me. I love your blog and do not love social media and all the tracking and exposure from it. I will be very sad if the blog disappears…
Hi Mary:
Thank you so much for being a long time reader. The blog will not go anywhere :-) I will admit it’s easier to reply on Social Media because people get a notification, but the blog remains my base.
As always, thank you so much for your kind words! Happy Crafting!
Oh my, so fresh and beautiful. So very creative. I can’t wait to create a few myself! Thank you!!!
Thank you Kathy! I hope you share what you make where we can see it! Happy Crafting!
It’s unbelievable how cute all of this is. I love these dies.
Oh Bunny! I’m so happy you like it!! Thank you fo your kind words!
Every month I can not wait till the 1st just to see where you imagination will take me!!!
Oh Vickie, what a nice thing to say!! Thank you for that encouragement! It makes me so happy that you enjoy what you see here!
This is another delightful die set! You have a special way of creating beautiful sets and this one is absolutely gorgeous. This gate is fresh and sweet and the details are incredible. I’m looking forward to seeing what you create using the gate on a 5×7” size card. The tiny flowers are the perfect size without overwhelming the gate. That’s the type of detail you always get right and you never disappoint!
Sandi, you simply made my day!! These do take a bit of time to design and we go through many revisions to get it just right. It’s also the biggest die I design and I try to pack in as much value as I can. I thank you so much for your kind, kind words! It’s such an encouragement!
[…] vignette creation. You can learn more about it and see lots of pretty samples HERE and on Becca’s Blog. When you pair this charming set of dies up with the Spellbinders May 2021 Clear Stamp of the […]
What “amazing” projects! This set alone, is a great reason for this monthly membership offer. tfs-stay well.
Hi Helen:
Many thanks for your sweet words!! So glad you like it!!
Another stunning collection from an amazing die set. Hugs Patricia
Thank you so much Patricia!! Happy Creating!!
Another winner. I love this little gate it makes me think of a springtime flower garden. I am disappointed that I will have to wait a while to use mine. I just had surgery on my hand last week and can’t craft for a couple of months but it doesn’t stop the ideas in my head and I will enjoy what everyone else makes
Phyllis thank you so much for stopping by! I hope the healing with your hand goes well and quickly. In the mean time I know you’ll stay inspired. Thank goodness you’ll be able to look and learn while waiting. Take care, sweet pea, and heal quickly!
[…] I frequently use the set to make boxes or other 3D items – you can see some other samples HERE. For my card today I’ve simply mounted the entire Garden Gate onto a card front for a […]
I cannot get enough of your ideas and products!
This is the sweetest die set. Very nostalgic too.
Joined the monthly APG and recently received this beautiful die set. Appreciate the ‘how to assemble’ video and all the tips you graciously share. Can’t wait to assemble this set.