Every once in a while I just like to sit down at my stamping table and just see what flows. That's what happened with today's card. Just pure stamping fun!
It all started with the Regarding Dahlias stamp set (one of all-time favorite sets). I stamped once in the lower left corner with Memento ink, then I masked it off with a post-it note cut to the same size and stamped the other two flowers. Next I brought out my new Rich Razzleberry Blendabilities marker assortment (available soon) and colored the flowers. I used the Color Lifter to lighten some of the petals for a more realistic look. I am still experimenting with these new alcohol-based markers, so it is really fun to try different things to see how they turn out.
I used a sponge dauber to ink the background with Marina Mist and then with Soft Suede ink. Then I used the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set to add some splatters. I went a little over-board and got the background a little too dark, so I added a banner stamped with a sentiment from the Perfect Pennants set. I am a big fan of stamping artist, Jill Foster, and sometimes I just like to channel my "inner Jill" by sponging and distressing to my hearts content. She uses a lot of products that I don't have, so I do my best to achieve a similar look but still stay true to Stampin' Up! The good news is that all of the products I used on today's card will be available in the new annual catalog.
