Hello everyone. I have a card to share after some crafty playtime yesterday, and utilising some of the colours which sang to me in the current challenge at AAA Colourful:
The colours I chose are green and blue, with a hint of light pink/coral.
The first step was to stamp the floral images from Pinkfresh Studio ‘Beautiful Day‘. I stamped first in a light brown ink, used the matching layering stencils to colour it in – adding extra shading at the base of the florals, and some of the leaves – re-stamped in black (having left the stamp in the original place in my Misti) then used the matching die set to cut them out.
I find it I stamp in a lighter shade, then re-stamp in the bolder or black ink after ink blending, there is a more bold outline – and no chance of smudging the black ink if used before ink blending. A tip from Pinkfresh Studio virtual classes which works for me.
The next step was to plan my background layers.
The background panel was dry embossed using a Spellbinders embossing folder – choosing something with detail – nit too much – but which wouldn’t detract from the florals.
I also wanted a background frame, so I used Pinkfresh Studio ‘Nested Hexagons: double stitched‘ applied thin 3D foam to back of the frame – inserting the middle cut-out piece – then placing the frame on top. This was placed higher on the embossed panel, to make room for a sentiment below.
Next step was to arrange the florals. I did do some trimming of the images so I could have more flexibility with placing them, then attached with a mixture of 3D foam and glue.
The pre-packaged sentiment was attached, then some Pinkfresh Studio blue gems added.
I shall be entering the following challenges:
CYHTP – embossing folder with option of flowers taken
Ellibelle’s Corner Garden Party – anything in or from the garden
Addicted To Stamps & More – make your mark
AAA Colourful – colour inspiration
Love To Craft – anything goes
loopyloocards 
I really like your soft colouring! So pretty! Thanks for playing along with us at AAAColourful!
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This one is so pretty too, thanks for sharing again at my Garden Party!
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This is so pretty. Love the flowers and the stunning white on white background you created. Thanks for joining us at Addicted to Stamps and More!
sue n.
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Stunning! Love the floral swathe and the brilliant combo of other Pinkfresh Studio elements. Thanks for joining in with the 7th birthday celebrations at AAA Birthday. Hope to see you play along with future challenges too. Stay safe and keep crafting!
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Gorgeous card. Love the soft colors and your arrangement of the flowers over the die cut frame.
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Love the fresh spring look to this card – great colouring too. Thanks for sharing with us at ATSM
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Absolutely gorgeous! Love the soft colors and all the texture on the background. Thanks so much for joining us at Can You Handle the Pressure!
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That’s just so pretty – love the way you’ve grouped all the elements, and your colouring is spot on! Thanks for joining in with us at ATSM and Love to Craft x
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Thanks Deborah xx
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So soft and pretty with dimension and texture which makes this card special.
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Thank you xx
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OH how pretty … love your design! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Can You Handle the Pressure challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. Darlene . . . Can You Handle the Pressure Co-Owner
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Such a lovely card! The flowers look gorgeous and I love the embossed background too. Thank you so much for joining us at the Addicted to Stamps & More challenge!
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