Layers, Layers and more Layers

Layers, Layers and More Layers!

I truly enjoyed using layered stamps, layers of die cuts and an embossed card panel to obtain a multi-layered look with dimension. After stamping the outline layer in Memento Black Tuxedo, I selected four coordinating shades of red and pink inks to use on this big beautiful Altenew Crown Bloom Stamp. I used Altenew Crisp Dye Inks in Ruby Red, Coral Berry, Cotton Candy and Pink Diamond one at a time for each layer. I used a Zig Clean Color marker to add yellow accents around the base and petals. Then, I selected three green Altenew inks in Limeade, Grass Field and Green Leaf for stamping and coloring the huge leaf and detailed spray.

I dry embossed a 4.0 x 5.25 card panel of red cardstock from Recollections using Spellbinder's Botanical Diamond and then gently brushed over the embossing using Delicata's White Shimmer Metallic Ink directly to the paper, just adding a gentle shine to the raised pattern. I also cut a 5.5 x 4.25 card panel from one of the many patterned papers offered in DCW's White and Gold paper pack to serve as the background. I matted that with the red card panel by gluing them to one another and then to the front of a 8.5 x 5.5 folded card panel.

Next, I cut a hash-mark style die cut from gold metallic card stock to add another shimmer to the card and attached that on top of the red panel. The final layers are the florals and the main focus on the front. I centered the single bloom and then adhered the leaf and the spray to the top and bottom of the flower.

Finally, I added a Pinkfresh foiled sentiment sticker, using two sided foam tape, to the top center and sprinkled a few gold sequins from The Diary of Belle Rose to keep the gold accents going strong. I totally enjoyed working through this card. I'm continuing to get better at layering stamp color and lining layers up just right. I still feel I'm outside of my comfort zone, but that feeling is easing.

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