For this simple card, I will be stamping the Floret image on a piece of Mixed Media cardstock for my card front. I inked directly onto the stamp with Evergreen Bough, Wild Honey, Ripe Persimmon, and Pumice Stone. One hint is to always finish with the color you started with. I find that when I am inking in layers, the first color to go on gets covered up by the others so I like to finish with it to bring it to the top. Once the surface is inked well, spray with water in a light mist to hydrate the ink.
When stamped, it creates a detailed image for the card front. The mist of water helps the colors to blend together, creating colors that are unique to the stamping. No two images will be the same and I love that.
Ink the edges with Distress ink to bring a warmth to the card front.
Just love the detail of the stamp.
I cut a few leaves using the Fall Foliage Thinlits set. There are tiny (like these) up to large leaves in this set which makes it super versatile.
I made a mix of Perfect Pearls Heirloom Gold and water with my paint brush, then painted the leaves to give them a shimmery look.
In the end I only used one little leaf to keep it simple. I put the rest in an envelope for another time.
The tissue paper is held in place using the tiniest Hex fasteners (my favorite). The brad legs are hidden between the green and brown cardstock pieces so you do not see them on the inside of the card.
Hope you like this simple card and the method of stamping. I know this stamp set is going to be well used throughout the season!
now carry on,
paula
It looks really cool! Fabulous stamp :)
ReplyDeleteOh yum - what a background! xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Paula, amazing detail on that beautiful stamp and what a fabulous effect inking with all those wonderful Distress colours! Love the simplicity of the tissue paper and sentiment overtop as well so that the gorgeous background is still visible. Thanks so much for sharing it, Deb xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stamping and wonderful colours - the tissue is such a lovely touch too. x
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the simplicity that gives an elegant feel!
ReplyDeletewaue love that stamp and lovely sentiment you added
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Paula! That background is amazing with all the colors. Wonderful idea using the tissue paper to make the Thank You pop. I love this!!! -- Mary Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! That stamp is a must have. Love the detail on it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely color combo (perfect vintage) and I so agree that this would be a very versatile stamp (the detail is amazing).
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card! What a gorgeous stamp and color combo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background! Always love your work!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Paula!!! Yep, I need to get that set of stamps!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE! This is def my favorite stamp set this year! Great background!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love the Fall colors.
ReplyDeleteI love this! Definitely need this stamp. I can see it for all year round uses too.
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