Hi stamping friends!! This is my first time joining the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop Group and I am excited to share with you! We are showcasing the Products of the Month. I chose the Begonia Belle Stamp set. It is a beautiful 2-step stamp set and perfect for this card technique.
Your closed card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". You cut one piece of cardstock to 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" and a 2nd one to 2 1/4" x 3 1/2". Layer them on top of each other leaving equal spacing all around. You can adhere with a removable adhesive to ensure they don't slip. Then stamp your images. If you have tried stamping on layered cardstock, you know the part around the edges doesn't stamp well. The next step takes care of that.
Lift the stamped images and back each piece with a coordinating cardstock. These should measure 3 3/8 " x 4 5/8" and 2 3/8" x 3 5/8". Stamp a sentiment and layer them to the card base. Add some embellishments, and you have an easy but oh sooo pretty card!
I used Daffodil Delight and Crushed Curry inks for the flowers. And Garden Green ink for the leaves; first layer stamped off, then full strength for the 2nd step. I used Daffodil Delight for the layering pieces.
And don't forget the inside. The little buds are a perfect addition. I did not add an inside sentiment yet because I am not sure who this card will go to. The outside sentiment is so generic, this could be used as a birthday, or wedding or even a thinking of you!
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Until next time...
Happy Craftin'!
