Moss Green and Rose Decorative Cross

Make a gorgeous decoration for Easter when you follow this tutorial. The Moss Green and Rose Decorative Cross uses gorgeous pastels that are perfect for the Easter season. Use the Majestic Morning Collection from Heartfelt Creations to embellish the cross for spring. Leave this cross on display from February to May or keep it up just for Easter. Regardless of your preference, the beauty of this floral cross cannot be denied. Welcome spring with this religious Easter craft.

Materials from Heartfelt Creations:

• HCPC 3577 Vintage Morning Background PreCut Set
• HCPC 3580 Majestic Morning Blooms PreCut Set
• HCPC 3545 Open Leaf PreCut Set
• 159723 Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
• 119391036 Rose Metallic 3D Stamp Paint
• 119390636 Moss Green Metallic 3D Stamp Paint
• 159223 Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
• 459222 Paper Blossoms Tool Kit

Other Materials:

• Zva Creative Bling - Swirls (CRW-05CB-156)
• Rhinestones (CRW-04CB-133)
• Pearls (PEW-03CB-122)
• 12" Chipboard Cross (Hobby Lobby)
• Faber Castell Gelatos
• Tsukineko Ink: VersaMagic - Purple Hydrangea, Spring Pansy
• Stickles- Dark Blue
• Xyron Mega Runner
• Teresa Collins Foam Adhesives
• Xyron Creatopia

Instructions:

1. Cover 12" chipboard cross with patterned paper. Sand the edges as needed, then ink the edges.
    
2. Stamp the Majestic Morning Blooms above and below where the flower cluster will be. Color the flowers with a mix of chalk ink, and 3D Metallic Stamp paint.
    
3. Stamp, cut and shape a mix of flowers using the Majestic Morning Background and the Vintage Morning Background stamp sets. Color using the gelatos. Adhere to the cross.
    
4. Stamp the leaves using the 3D Metallic Paint, Cross Of Zinnia Blooms and cut with the corresponding die. Nestle the leaves with the flowers.
    
5. Add bling to finish the design.