Spring Floral Cards: Die-Cut vs Stamped Background Look

by Erum Tasneem

What if you could create two completely different cards using the exact same floral images?

Spring floral cards with stamped background and green alcohol marker coloring

Hi friends! Erum Tasneem, and today I’m sharing two fresh spring floral cards featuring the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Delicate Garden. Both cards use the same stamped images and ink colors, but the final results look completely different thanks to two simple background techniques.

One card features a fully stamped panel with a rich colored background, while the other uses die-cut florals layered over textured cardstock for added dimension. Let’s get started!

Altenew Delicate Garden spring floral cards using stencil coloring

VIDEO: Two Ways to Style Floral Cards for Spring

Watch the video tutorial below or CLICK HERE to learn more about this cardmaking technique! Or read step-by-step instructions after the video.

Card 1: Spring Floral Card

Ink blended floral cards with bold background

Inking the Images

  1. Stamp all three floral images from the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Delicate Garden onto an A2 panel of Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock using Obsidian Pigment Ink.
  2. Fill any gaps using smaller images from the set to create a full floral background.

Tip: Use a light hand when layering inks for softer blends

Ink blended floral cards with bold background
  1. Stencil the flowers using the coordinating stencils:

  2. For yellow and orange flowers:

  3. Stencil the leaves using the coordinating stencils:

Tip: Don’t hesitate to layer darker inks over different base colors for variation

Spring floral cards with stamped background and green alcohol marker coloring

Color the Background & Add Finishing Touches

  1. Fill the background using Evergreen Artist Alcohol Marker.
  2. Use:
    • Bullet tip for tight areas
    • Brush tip for larger areas
    • Small circular motions for a smooth finish
  3. Add a sentiment from the Creative Labels Stamp and Die Set and embellish with Mother of Pearl Gem Sparkles.

Tip: Choose a background color that contrasts with your image tones, and use circular motions with alcohol markers to reduce streaks

Layered floral cards with dimensional die cuts and score lines

Card 2: Die-Cut Spring Floral Card with Textured Background

Create the Floral Elements & Prepare Background

  1. Stamp and color two floral clusters using the same inks listed above, then die cut them.
  2. Cut an A2 panel from Mountain Pine Cardstock.
    • Add horizontal score lines starting at 2.75 inches
    • Continue scoring at ½-inch intervals
  3. Blend Mountain Pine Fresh Dye Ink around the edges and soften inward.
Die-cut floral cards with textured green cardstock and dimensional flowers

Assemble the Card

  1. Adhere the panel to the card base
  2. Attach florals using Instant Dimension Foam Tape
  3. Add sentiment and Mother of Pearl Gem Sparkles
Die-cut floral cards with textured green cardstock and dimensional flowers

I love how these two spring floral cards show that even when you use the same stamps and inks, your design choices can completely transform the final look.
Whether you prefer a full stamped background or dimensional die-cut florals, both approaches offer a fresh way to create beautiful floral cards. You can also easily adapt these designs for different occasions by simply switching the sentiment.
Which background style do you prefer — stamped or die-cut? Let me know!

Layered floral cards with dimensional die cuts and score lines

Thanks so much for stopping by! Happy crafting!

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