Hello crafty friends!
I couldn’t wait a single second to share today’s project with you because one of my absolute favourite kits is back in stock – the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Magnificent Magnolias from Altenew! Honestly, this kit is a dream for anyone who loves big, bold blooms and wants that instant “wow” factor on their cards. The second I heard it was available again, I had to grab mine off the shelf and get creating.
This card brings together rich colour, layered texture, and the elegance of magnolias in full bloom. If you’ve ever needed proof that one kit can do it all – stamping, embossing, stencilling, and die cutting – this is it.
Why you’ll love the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Magnificent Magnolias
his kit is truly an all-in-one powerhouse. Inside you’ll find:
- A 6×8 stamp set packed with stunning magnolia images and versatile sentiments.
- Coordinating dies to cut those florals effortlessly.
- A layering stencil set so you can add dimension and shading without even picking up a marker if you don’t want to.
- A 3D embossing folder to bring instant texture and depth.
It’s the kind of set that makes you feel like a cardmaking superstar, no matter your style. From soft, watercoloured blooms to bold, graphic designs, it adapts beautifully to every look.
Card Inspiration – You Are Special
For today’s project, I really wanted to let those magnolias shine in all their glory. I paired them with a deep navy background to make the crisp white petals pop, then added in soft kraft tones for a grounded, natural feel. The sentiment “You are special” is from the kit too, embossed in white and layered right across the flowers.
Before we jump into the steps – just look at that texture and layering! This is why I adore this kit. It feels like your card comes alive with every piece you add.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Background: Start with a navy card base. Using the stencil included in the kit, softly blend white pigment ink through the design to create a striking contrast against the dark cardstock. This adds movement, depth, and a subtle highlight effect that frames the florals beautifully.
- Flowers: Die cut the magnolias in crisp white cardstock. Lightly blend ink onto the centres for a natural finish.
- Branches: Stamp the branch images from the kit in brown ink onto kraft cardstock. Fussy cut them by hand to create detailed accents, then tuck them behind the florals for extra dimension.
- Layered panel: Cut a rectangle of kraft cardstock and place it behind your floral cluster. This adds warmth and makes the sentiment stand out even more.
- Sentiment: Stamp “You are special” in embossing ink on kraft, heat emboss in white, and cut with the coordinating die.
- Assembly: Arrange your florals and sentiment on the card front, layering with foam tape for dimension.
- Finishing touches: Add sequins and white paint splatters for a bit of sparkle and drama.
The finished card has so much texture and elegance, yet it comes together beautifully thanks to how well the kit pieces work together.
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If you’ve been waiting for the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Magnificent Magnolias to come back, now is your moment! Stock won’t last long, so be quick if you don’t want to miss out.
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