Barbara is our hostess this week and she has chosen Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, and for dessert: flowers
I knew I was going to be using a multi-step stamping set, so I used colors in the spectrum that would produce the specific colors in their overall look (sometimes I did it through "stamping off" first, too). I think I have dessert covered this week!
It may be hard to tell but the flowers are actually stamped on a separate piece of cs - just one piece and then that panel of flowers was fussy cut along the top edge and popped up with dimensionals - it has such a cool look IRL, but is hard to see in the photo. So, on the separate piece of cs, I used lots, I mean LOTS, of double and triple step stamping and masking - it was so fun and I LOVE this stamp set! I did go over some of the black stamen in a black marker for more definition. Then I fussy cut the panel and popped it up. Stamped sentiment, added sequins. Will be using this technique again - wish you could see the dimension! You will have to trust me!
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Tue, Feb 23, 2016 @ 6:19 AM
Great job of your multiple stamping of the flowers....and having a variance in value between the two sets....makes for a much more pleasing composition IMO. A beautiful b'day card, Maura.
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Tue, Feb 23, 2016 @ 6:56 AM
Beautiful Maura! WOW! Love your flowers and the colors are so wonderful next to each other...Can't wait to paint some flowers now too! I love this card!
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Tue, Feb 23, 2016 @ 8:09 AM
Oh, Maura, this is GORGEOUS! I have so loved this stamp, and you've really outdone yourself with this card. The colors are perfect too. Beautiful fussy cutting and multi-step stamping. Truly a stunning card, sweet friend! Hugs!
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Tue, Feb 23, 2016 @ 8:24 AM
I love that you fussy cut the flowers at the top!! Gorgeous!
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