I designed my card using the Lotus Flower Stamp Set and the Butterfly Silk Stamp Set. These are new from Crafter's Companion. Aren't these images beautiful?!
I colored with Spectrum Noir Markers and Spectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencils. Using the colored pencils to add more depth and shading on top of the marker coloring REALLY takes the image to another level.
To frame the image panel, I die-cut the Die'sire Nouveau Stamping Frame from red cardstock - then cut the long sides off and positioned at the sides. Basically I just cut out the center chunk of the die-cut to and was left with 2 borders. I stamped the sentiment on a circle die-cut diecut.
I stamped the umbrella area of the image again, and colored just the top of the umbrella. Then fussy cut it out and adhered with foam tape in the center - glued flat down on each end. I also used Shimmer Spritz Sparkle Spray to paint on some of the areas for shimmer. Sparkle Spray is BY FAR my most favorite way to add shimmer to an image. I just squirt a little on my craft mat or acrylic block, and then use a small paint brush to paint with it. LOVE! I also used a White Gel Pen to add a few hi-lights in areas. It's also very hard to see in the picture, but I put down 2 strips of black velvet ribbon.
Stamps: Crafter's Companion Kimono Collection Lotus Flower Stamp Set Crafter's Companion Kimono Collection Butterfly Silk Stamp Set
Paper: A2Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock, Black Designer Paper Red Dot Embossed Cardstock
Paper Size: A2
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Dye Ink
Accessories: Crafter's Companion Die'sire Nouveau Stamping Frame and Circles Set, Shimmer Spritz Sparkle Spray, Pearls, Black Velvet Ribbon, White Gel Pen, Small Paint Brush