Cutting the Heart Layered Mandala
Start with the darkest layer and cut the designs upward in hue and layer. This is a must!
If you want to add writing to the top layer, I experimented with this and you can see how to do it with this tutorial. Maybe add a name of your special someone or just say “I Love You”.
Be careful removing the hearts from the mat because the lines can be thin, the top layer especially.
Assembling the Heart Layered Mandala
As you cut the layers, build up from the bottom. Glue each layer to the one below it before you cut the next layer. You can glue the layers together with foam tape or liquid glue. Foam tape adds more dimension to the project but you end up using a lot of it. It does look so much more impressive.
Once the layers are all together, use a piece of cardstock that goes with your color scheme for a base. It can be plain or patterned. Frame the piece with an appropriately sized frame. If you used foam tape you can put foam tape between the mat and the glass along the edges to make the frame stick up far enough to give the project room.
And your Heart Layered mandala is done.