Flower Power

Spring should be fully sprung in most areas of the Northern Hemisphere.  We are at a higher altitude so it takes a bit longer for my spring flowers to really bloom.  I do have a Wild Rose Bush (more like a tree) that inspired my Flower Power card for Retro Rubber Challenge.  Please do stop by the blog and see the beautiful cards the team has created!  

 

I choose a favorite set, Technique Tuesday's Wild Rose from 2016 to create my card.  I have used it in many ways, but my favorite way is to heat emboss and then water color the roses.

• Using a smaller rubber brayer the background is inked on an A-2 size (4 1/4 x 5 1/2") card base.  Memento Angel Pink was inked first using the brayer in different directions on the card.  The brayer was cleaned then Memento Pear Tart was inked in the white spaces, allowing for a little bit of blending.
• The Scalloped oval is die cut with Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals large and the outer edge is inked in Memento Luxe Pear Tart with an ink blusher.
• Spellbinders Ovals Large is used to back the flowers.  White cardstock is die cut, then Darice Basket Weave Embossing Folder raised areas was inked with Memento Angel Pink to pressure emboss the design into the cardstock.  Cutting the die shape before pressure embossing keeps the design crisp and clean.
• The flowers are stamped in Versa Clair Nocturne and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  Memento Dual Tip Marker in Angel Pink, Rose Bud, and Pear Tart are scribbled on the craft mat.  Ink Potion #9 dilutes the ink to allow a shaded watercolor effect on the flowers and leaves.
• The sentiment Get Well Wishes is stamped in Versa Clair Nocturne and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Memento Luxe Rose Bud is used ink the sentiment.
• The layers are adhered together, with the sentiment popped up with dimension foam adhesive.  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Do join us and ink up a beloved stamp OR one that needs some inky love and create your own Flower Power project. 

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