Hey there, crafty friends! Ready to take your floral card-making skills to the next level? I’ve got a fabulous tutorial for you today that combines stunning floral designs with the perfect Color Cube palette. We're diving into a project featuring the Lovely Bouquet Stamp Set from Pajama Crafter Stamps, and I can't wait to show you how to make the most of this beautiful stamp.
Video Tutorial:
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Elevate Your Floral Card Making Skills:
Materials and Supplies
Before we dive in, let's gather our supplies. Here's what you'll need for this project:
Lovely Bouquet Stamp Set - Pajama Crafter Stamps
Hi Hot Foil Plate & Die - Erin Lee Creative (Sold Out)
Color Cube for palette inspiration
Amanda Stencil - The Rabbit Hole Designs
Distress Oxide Inks (Rustic Wilderness, Uncharted Mariner)
Cardstock, adhesive, masking tape, and other basic supplies
Creating the Floral Elements
Stamping and Coloring
Start by stamping the large cabbage rose from the Lovely Bouquet Stamp Set in alcohol marker friendly ink. I love using the Ohuhu Honolulu Brush Markers for coloring; they provide such vibrant and rich colors. For this card, I colored some roses in a beautiful red-orange shade and others in a lovely coral shade. The leaves were colored in striking blue-green tones.
Pro Tip: When coloring with alcohol markers, use a light touch and build up the color gradually. This prevents bleeding and gives you better control over shading.
Cutting and Layering
Once you've colored your roses, it's time to get creative. Cut the large cabbage rose in half. This trick is fantastic for making the floral element appear larger and more dynamic on your card front. Additionally, stamp and color two extra roses and leaves to add more dimension to your design.
I remember the first time I tried this technique—it felt like a game-changer. Suddenly, my stamps had so much more versatility!
Creating the Background
Stenciling
Now, let's move on to the background. Using the Amanda 6 x 6 Stencil from The Rabbit Hole Designs, I created an ink-blended background panel. I chose Rustic Wilderness and Uncharted Mariner Distress Oxide Inks for a rich, textured look that complements the vibrant florals beautifully.
Pro Tip: When ink blending, start off the edge of your paper and work in circular motions. This helps avoid harsh lines and gives a smoother blend.
Assembling the Card
Layering Elements
Adhere the halved cabbage rose onto your card front. Then, arrange the extra roses and leaves around it to create a lush, full appearance. This technique not only makes your card look more intricate but also helps you get more mileage out of your stamps.
For the sentiment, I masked off part of one of the phrases from the Lovely Bouquet Stamp Set before inking it up. This allows you to customize your sentiment to fit perfectly with your card's design. Masking sentiments is one of those tricks that adds so much versatility to your stamp sets!
Adding the Finishing Touches
Hot Foiling the Sentiment
To add that final touch of elegance, use the Hi Hot Foil Plate & Die (Sold Out) from Erin Lee Creative for the sentiment. The hot foiled "Hi" adds a beautiful shine and sophistication, making your card stand out.
Pro Tip: When hot foiling, make sure your machine is properly heated and your foil is smooth to avoid wrinkles and achieve a flawless finish.
And there you have it! A stunning, unique floral card that showcases your creative flair. Using the Color Cube palette and these versatile techniques, you can elevate your card-making skills and get more out of your larger floral stamps.
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Materials Used:
Here you will find the list of supplies that I used to create today's card. All supplies are linked to supply sources below. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.
Happy Stampin'
Rick Adkins
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