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To find out how to shape the sweet peony watch these videos: Sweet Peony Flower Shaping Basics

How to shape the Sweet Peony 4 Different Ways 

Instructions: Die cut 2 of the Festive Holiday Decorative dies using white cardstock. TIP: when stamping with Pigment ink you will have to let it dry or set with a heat gun before die cutting and coloring to avoid smudging. Using the Peony Bud and Blossom stamp set, stamp the small peony 4 times.

Cut card base using the white cardstock 8 5/8" x 5 1/2". Fold card in half, I like to run a bone folder over the spine of the card to give it a clean finish. Trim the selected cardstock from the Sweet Peony Collection. Using circle dies, cut the circle center out of patterned mat and using the next size up cut a white circle.

Now you have all the elements done, you can complete the card. Adhere the patterned mat. Adhere the white Festive Holiday die cuts to the top and bottom of the card. Adhere the first layer of peonies, using 3d adhesive adhere your white circle, then using 3d adhesive adhere your patterned circle. On the top peony tie a bow and adhere in the center. On the bottom peony I have fussy cut two layers to adhere over the top. Use 3d adhesive between each layer. Using 3d adhesive adhere your "Life's Beautiful Moments" sentiment. Decorate with stickles as desired. I like to highlight the stamped flowers and the leaves and baby's breath on the patterned picture.