Congratulations

Hello again. It is my turn to host at The Alphabet Challenge, and having reached the letter ‘I’, I chose the theme of ‘ink blending’. Here is my card:

I chose to use a stamp set from Pinkfresh Studio ‘Pretty Blooms’. I stamped all the florals in a light grey ink, then used the layering stencils to ink blend using Pinkfresh Studio inks. I wanted bold and bright colours for the flowers. Once ink blended, I then stamped the images again – I hadn’t moved the stamp from my Misti. This is a technique learnt from one of the Pinkfresh Studio virtual events, it certainly gives a bolder outline when stamped after ink blending.

I then used the matching dies to cut them out.

The background is a smaller than A2 panel, die cut with a postage edge die, then run through with a background panel with stitching on the create more interest.

This was adhered to the card base, the floral images adhered with 3D foam, and then the gold foiled sentiment added. The final touch – as usual with me – was adding some gold gems

I hope you can come and join us with your ink blended creations. I look forward to seeing all the variations to our theme. xx

I shall be entering the following challenges:

Beautiful Blossoms – flowers

Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends – anything goes

Ellibelle’s Corner I Spy – something to celebrate

The Flower Challenge – flowers and add embellishments

A Cut Above – anything goes with die cuts

18 thoughts on “Congratulations”

  2. Unknown's avatar

    Absolutely beautiful celebration card with gorgeous floral stamping and lovely interest in the background. Thanks so much for sharing with this month’s ’I Spy’ challenge.
    Pauline xx

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  3. mfergu01's avatar

    Lynda, I adore this – you’ve used the prettiest colors to color your blooms and given your card just the perfect amount of embellishment!

    Thanks so much for sharing it with The Flower Challenge!

    =] Michele DT

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  9. Vicki R.'s avatar

    This lovely! That background is so creative and intricate! Looks amazing and great idea to combine the die and embossing. Pretty flowers and sentiment. Thanks for sharing with A Cut Above’s August Challenge, “Anything Goes With A Die Cut”.

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  10. Unknown's avatar

    Your card is so pretty, Love the flowers and you did a good job at coloring. Great postage die, I don’t remember seeing it before. The added little gems are the perfect little touch. Hope you have a great weekend!

    cindys-greencricut

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