Supplies:  PC Crafter Hugware - Hummingbirds and Blossoms 2  Cardstock Computer software (I used Digital Image 9), Color printer Regular Scissors, Small Precision Scissors Craft Knife and Cutting board Pop Dots, Glue stick,  Tape Matt Board (optional) Sealer, glitter glue (both optional) The following instructions can be used for other pictures, but if you want the hummingbird graphic go to PCcrafter.com to order and instantly download.

	Step One..   Choose and size your design.  You don't want something that does not have clear outlines.  I have also added a boarder to mine.  It is from a Hugware CD --- Debbie Mumm Celebrations, but any frame will work - or none.  After you have sized the picture, use best quality and print it out on card stock -- ACTUAL size.  This is to insure all printouts will be the same size and fit together.   Trim. OPTIONAL -- I almost always attach my base print to a piece of mat board.  I use a glue stick and make sure the edges are completely glued down.  If you are making a greeting card just mount it on the card now, it gives it stability and it will much harder to mount after the layers are finished. Step Two... You also need to print out your layers.  Using your grapic program draw around the print with your selection tool and delete the unneeded background.  This is just to save ink.  Depending on the size of your graphic you may be able to get 2 on the same page.  REMEMBER don't resize anything and print out actual size.  You will need at least 4 prints.  Save the new print as another item just in case you need to print out another later. Step 3... Using your large scissors cut away the large portion of the outside.  BUT, before you beginning cutting the pieces out completely use a craft knife and cut out any small pieces that are inside completely surrounded.  If you do these last your piece isn't stong enough and it will almost certainly tear.   The Pink arrows mark the type of areas you need to look for and do first.    ALSO, if you have any really narrow strips (like where the yellow arrows are pointing, leave the cutting of the outside area at those points until last, so there isn't any pull on the narrow strips while you are cutting. Now finish cutting out your first layer. If you acidently cut through a section you didn't mean to cut you can usually just tape it together on the back and continue to cut.   If you have more white edges showing than you like or you want a really professional look, you can 'do' the edges.  You can either.... 1) Run a sharpie marker over the edges, black to outline or a matching color for a softer look.  Make sure you do this from the back so that when your pen slips it marks up the back not the front.  OR 2) Chalk the edges with a Q-tip.  You can use a matching color or use a brown to get an antique look.  Step 4 ...   (If you plan to use a brush on sealer, read step 8 before fastening any layers down.) Put many pop dots on the back of your cutout.  Make sure there are no pieces sticking out without support.  (don't throw what's left away after you use up all the dots, cut it all up and use it, too).   Attach.   Alternatively, if you want to do this the old-fashioned way (from back in the dark ages, before pop dots) you can build up little mounds of white glue and let it dry. Once the dots of glue dry you then add more glue and attach it to the base piece. Here is the first layer fastened down on the base piece. Step 6...   Continue cutting smaller pieces.  Select the pieces that would be closer to you.   Continue putting pieces on with the pop dots, carefully matching up. Step 5...   Second Layer Now you want to cut out the pieces for your second layer.  Cut away more areas that look like they should be futher in the background.  You may have several pieces now rather than one big one.     You still need to use your craft knife to do those small inside areas first.  Step 7... Finished picture before sealing.  I used 8 coats of a spray on gloss sealer, letting each coat dry and then added a little bit of glitter glue to highlight.   If I seal my small items Ido it with Liquid Embossing but often don't seal at all.  I almost always add glitter glue to my 3d cards, tho.  Step 8...   All your layers are done.  If you are just making a simple card you can stop now.  If you want to make it last for a longer time, you might want to seal it. 1)   You can seal it with a spray sealer, which will take 5 to 10 light coats to seal it completely (paper absorbs).  2) You can use a brush-on sealer like Paper glaze or Liquid Embossing or even Modge Podge. 1-3 coats.  (If you use a brush -on sealer be very gentle on the first coat, as your ink can smear if you brush over the area too many times.)   If you are going to use a brush on sealer you may want to seal each level as you go. Including the base layer. 3) You can also add glitter glue to highlight areas. This can be done even if you don't want to seal the whole thing.  If you do plan to both seal and add glitter, seal first.