To start, begin with a standard 4.25" x 5.5" card base.
Attach the lattice to the card base.

Add color with a mini applicator.


Lay the flower face down on the molding pad from the Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit and form the petals with the small tipped stylus.


Work into the center to round the petals and curl the flower inward.


Lay the flower face up and push down in the center to bow the petals up. (Kittie's Tip: Sometimes I lay the molding pad on top of a mouse pad to give more cushion to help form the flower.)
Repeat the above process to form a second layer.


Apply glue to the center of the flower layer sections and attach together.


Use the sharp point of the leaf tool or paper piercer to hold the flower sections in place and secure to each other.


To form the buds of the flower, die-cut two of the smaller flowers, color, and form them into petals, as above.


Adhere layers with a strong liquid adhesive, such as Glossy Accents.


To create flower buds, die-cut the smallest of the flowers from Little Bits
Flowers and Stems. Use green cardstock for the bud's base and color the bud to match the larger blooms. Lay the flower face down and push down on the petals with the stylus to curl in to form the bud. You will want the front side of the petals to be showing on the outside.


Repeat the step with the green flower to form the outer part of the bud.


Apply glue on the inside of the green flower and attach it to the orange bud.


To create the foliage, die-cut several branches from Branches, Banners and Bloom. Lay the leaves face down on the pad and push in with the stylus to give the leaves shape. Turn face up and form the rest of the leaves. This step gives the foliage a natural appearance and adds dimension.


Hand cut or tear a strip of green cardstock to create a ground layer. Attach a thin strip of mounting tape and attach to the front of the lattice frame.


Apply a piece of mounting tape to the back of the pot. Slip the bottom of the pot in behind the grass section.


Apply strong liquid adhesive to the back lower portion of the foliage stems and begin tucking them in behind the pot. (Hint: Use a paper piercer or leaf tool to reach in behind the pot and secure the stems to the base.) Die-cut a few round-leaf branches from the set and tuck those into the pot as well.


Begin attaching the flowers and buds in place.


 Attach the large flowers with mounting tape for added dimension above the foliage.


Tuck a few stems of foliage and flowers in along the grass border for the finishing touch.

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