Oh my goodness what a welcome sight- such a bright and cheerful colour combination, such a happy reprieve from a troubled world!
I was so happy to create with these colours, they just made me happy working with them. It also made me very happy to be working with a stamp set which is just so beautiful. I loved this set as soon as I saw it and it never disappoints, although it hasn't seen much ink lately.
I started with some simple rows of colour by repeat stamping the same image in a single colour- a different leaf for each tone.
I actually don't own the Gorgeous Grape stamp pad - I know, gasp, horror! so to improvise I stamped with versamark on Gorgeous Grape cardstock and heat embossed the leaf and the sentiment with clear embossing powder- works a treat.
I've stamped each of the leaf elements in their same colour on a separate sheet and cut them out to assemble in a little cluster.The two skeleton leaves got the texture treatment with the aid of a silicone mat. The leaf detail really makes a difference.
To allow them to stand apart from the stamped layer I added a strip of vellum which was embossed using the stone folder. This gives a gorgeous white textured effect and deflects the intensity of the colour underneath.
I did my usual trick with vellum and wrapped it around the panel so that no adhesive shows through from the front of the card, it is firmly adhered to the rear of the stamped card layer, and wrapped with linen thread as an added anchor. You can then add some strategic glue dots under the leaves where they are hidden.
I did my usual trick with vellum and wrapped it around the panel so that no adhesive shows through from the front of the card, it is firmly adhered to the rear of the stamped card layer, and wrapped with linen thread as an added anchor. You can then add some strategic glue dots under the leaves where they are hidden.
A couple of coloured enamel dots or rhinestones in coordinating colours and it's complete. I hope you give this combination a try, it's so lovely it's good for the soul. Then share your project with us on our Facebook page. All the design team projects are sure to inspire you.
I hope you have a creative week and remember,
"don't just post online,
post something pretty!"
cheers, Liz
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