Chances are, all of you dedicated cardmakers are no strangers to the fabulous pyramage technique. The well-loved design allows you to easily add layers to projects without all the fiddly cutting involved when doing découpage. The pyramage technique uses an ever-smaller image or shape layers to build up the design – either creating a layered look outwards or inwards, adding height using 3D foam pads. With so many beautiful layering or nesting dies available, as die-cutters, your creative possibilities are endless. Team this simple technique with your other favourite styles for crafting from colouring and stamping to just die-cutting, and have fun creating gorgeous finished projects.

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Select two identical images to cut

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Position the largest circle die over one of the images, holding in place with Washi tape, then line up the second and third largest circle dies as shown

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Remove the second largest die and then run through the die-cutting machine

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Place largest circle die over the second image, line up the second, third and fourth largest circle dies then remove the largest and third largest dies and die-cut

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You will now have two frame pieces and two solid pieces

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Stack the four die-cut pieces as shown, adhering with 3D foam tape to create a dimensional telescopic topper

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