step 27: using foam tape or glue dots, apply 2 layers for the top half of the leaf for added dimension.

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the details: i love the realistic look of using chalk with stamps for the ultimate chalkboard art effect.

step 29: adhere the bottom label to the tag with foam tape and sketch around the outside of the tag with chalk to finish the look.

step 28: adhere to the top half leaf to the solid leaf as shown.

step 27: using foam tape or glue dots, apply 2 layers for the top half of the leaf for added dimension.

step 26: using foam tape or glue dots, adhere the bottom half leaf to the solid leaf as shown.

step 25: adhere to the base tag as shown.

step 24: using foam tape or glue dots, adhere to the back of the solid leaf.

note: this is what you should have at this point.

step 23: repeat steps shown above to die cut the label.

step 22: stamp the included frame and saying using jet black archival ink.

step 21: apply pumice stone distress ink to a piece of card stock, mist with water to blend, and let dry.

step 20: when removing the cut pieces from the dies, sometimes excess chalk comes off, just retouch any areas with more chalk as needed.

step 19: remove the die and cut piece and place the second half die on the other part of the leaf and die cut. note: do not try to layer both half dies at the same time or your may damage the dies and the machine.

step 18: place another tag onto the platform and cutting pad, position one of the half dies on the design and die cut.

step 17: once the die is removed from the platform, simply pop out the die cut piece – easy as that!

step 16: place the second clear cutting pad on top and run it through your vagabond or big shot.

step 15: position the die directly around the area you want to cut. the strong magnets in the platform allow for precision and no need to tape anything down at all.

step 14: place one tag and the framelit die you want to use (blade side down) over the image.

step 13: place one clear cutting pad on to the magnetic platform.

step 12: next we’re going to die cut the layered pieces for the tag, so my first layer is the magnetic platform. i’m using the new magnetic platform from sizzix with the vagabond because it’s the best thing ever for thin dies. you only need it and the 2 clear cutting pads you would normally use –

step 7: emboss 3 black tags with the same image using frosted crystal embossing powder.