Another new stamp for me. Although, in my search to find more information on the best way to line up these particular stamps, I have discovered that they were first released in about 2019.
I had fun playing with these stamps, using about 4-5 different shades of my favourite colour - purple.
I stamped according to the layering instructions included in the set and then set about to cut them out with the co-ordinating die. I did find that the instructions in this set were not quite as helpful as the Build-a-flower Coneflower set, hence my search on the internet for some more information. I found only a few videos out there offering hints & tips on
aligning the stamps correctly so that they die cut properly. If you are
just stamping directly onto a card front, the alignment is not as
crucial :)
I made up a background using some unbranded Diamond Dies (very similar to Altenew Fine Frames Diamonds). I cut some diamonds out and inked them with Distress Ink Wilted Violet, and added them to the cardfront with glue.
Whilst laying out the flowers, I thought the background was a little stark, so I did the 'splatter' effect with some inks and a wet brush. It was either that or I was going to emboss the background, but I thought that an embossed background would be too much!
The flowers were layered up over 3 different layers using foam dot. I die cut the small tag from Spellbinders, stamped one of the sentiments, inked the edges, and added gold twine, positioning the tag over the stems.
A final touch of 'bling' (it should have been enamel dots for the Tic Tac Toe challenge, but I didn't have any, so gems will have to do).
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I have been inspired by several challenge blogs for this card.
TicTacToe #194 - I chose Diagonal - Die Cut, Flowers & Enamel Dots (I didn't actually have any enamel dots, so gems will have to do!
As You Like It Favourite (mostly one) Colour & Why
My favourite colour is purple, and has been for as long as I can remember. I don't know 'why' I gravitate towards purple in card making (& quilting) but I do. With this card, I got to play with several different shades of purple, including using my fave purple cardstock.
Try Stamping on Tuesday - I used the Technique as inspiration as this card has several different layers.
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Beautiful Blooms - I find I am drawn to florals for my stamping at the moment.
Paper Craft Crew Challenge #503 is 'Love' (oops, their challenges are limited to 4 other challenges) but I thought I would leave the link anyway.
I discovered a new Challenge Blog - Beautiful Blossoms
- their first challenge is now live. I don't think my card qualifies
as it is not in the colours of the Mood Board, but I will include a link
here anyway. So many blogs have closed down during 2021/2022 it is
nice to see a new one pop up!
ITEMS USED
Stamps/Dies: Altenew Build-a-flower LavenderInks: Distress Inks, Color Box
Tools: Cuttlebug, Couture Creations Precision Stamp Press, Couture Creations
Mini Guillotine Trimmer, Couture Creations Mini Score Board
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