Mother’s Day is just around the corner! I wanted to make a card that feels bright, cheerful, and full of handmade charm. Floral designs are always a favorite, and layering the petals with soft shading gives them a dimensional, elegant look. Carrianne here! I’m excited to share how I created this floral Mother’s Day card using just a few cardstock colors. Also used some simple shading and a layering technique that makes the blooms pop, making it perfect for Mother’s Day gifting.
Gather Your Supplies
CutCardStock Cardstock:
Surf
Classic Crest Solar White
Raspberry Ice Pink
Pop Tone Jelly Bean
Yellow Jacket
Other Products Used:
Altenew Prairie Roses Layering Die Set
Altenew Moroccan Lattice Cover Die
Altenew Inks: Rubellite, Pink Diamond, Forest Glades, Chamomile, Terracotta
Die cutting machine
Gold-matted sequins
Die Cut, Ink & Assemble the Florals for the Floral Mother’s Day Card
Firstly, I die cut all of the floral elements, leaves, and details from their coordinating cardstock colors. Laying everything out on the cardstock helps visualize how the colors work together and makes the assembly process much smoother later on.
Secondly, I cut the leaves from Pop Tone Jelly Bean and shaded them with Forest Glades ink. Shading the inner folds added depth, making them look more dimensional without introducing a second color.
Thirdly, I cut the flower petals from Raspberry Ice Pink. I layered them carefully, using Rubellite for deeper shading and Pink Diamond for highlights. Building the flowers in layers gives a full, natural look.
Additionally, for the centers, I used Yellow Jacket and added a touch of Chamomile and Terracotta ink for warmth. This subtle shading made the centers look bright and cheerful against the pink petals.
Once all the petals were shaded, I assembled each flower and added the centers. This step really brings the florals to life and allows you to see the dimension created through layering.
Layer the Background & Adhere the Florals
Next, I brought the background together by layering the Classic Crest Solar White lattice panel over the Surf card base. This combination adds subtle texture while keeping the design light and airy, allowing the florals to remain the focal point of the card.
After the background panel was ready, I adhered the layered flowers and leaves onto the panel, arranging them until the composition felt balanced and natural. I added a sentiment that complements the bright, cheerful florals and completes the overall design.
Complete the Floral Mother’s Day Card
Finally, to finish the card, I added three gold-matted sequins for sparkle and helps guide the eye across the card, and give the arrangement a polished, finished look.
This card is now complete—cheerful, layered, and ready for Mother’s Day gifting! I hope this tutorial inspires you to create your own bright, handmade cards full of color and dimension using your favorite CutCardStock cardstock.
I’d love to hear from you – let me know in the comments if you’re making a Mother’s Day card (or any card at all)!
Happy crafting, and may your cards bring joy to everyone who receives them!
Carrianne