#FlowerCraftFest - Day 7 - Mandala shaped card with heat embossed flowers

 

There’s something extra special about a shaped card – it instantly feels unique and gives that “wow” factor before the recipient even opens it. For this design, I paired a mandala die set with the echinacea die set to create a floral mandala card that’s both intricate and elegant.

 

 

 

 

The card base is created with the largest mandala die, using a simple hinge technique so it opens like a regular card. I then layered another mandala panel on top and added my die-cut echinacea flowers for decoration. To make the flowers really stand out, I used a special heat embossing technique where just one embossing powder gave me three different shades of shine and sparkle. Depending on how the light hits, the petals shift beautifully – adding depth and a touch of magic to the design without needing multiple powders.

 

Crafty Tip: Translucent Embossing Powders   

Translucent embossing powders are a brilliant way to stretch your supplies! Because they’re see-through, the colour underneath will affect the final result. Try heat embossing the same powder on light vs dark cardstock and watch it transform into completely different shades. It’s like getting multiple powders in one! 

 

 

 About the Collaboration

This card is part of a fun [insert collab name] YouTube hop, where a group of us crafters have come together to share unique projects and ideas. It’s always inspiring to see how differently everyone approaches the same theme, and I love being part of such a supportive and creative community.

 

Watch the Tutorial on YouTube

 

I’ve shared a step-by-step video tutorial on my YouTube channel, showing you how I built the mandala-shaped base, layered the design, and added that magical heat-embossed shine to the echinacea flowers. Click here to watch the video and make sure to hop along to the other creators for even more inspiration! ⸻  

 

 

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