May Flowers

May Flowers

Retro Rubber Card Challenge #86 is a theme challenge (#rrcb86) which is May Flowers.

My design for this card challenge is photographed below:

I could not tell you how old the stamp is that I used but I have been crafting for over a year now and I was gifted this by a lady who was giving up card crafting.  So it seemed ideal for this week's theme challenge.

Initially I cut a card stock base (5 3/4 x 4 1/8") from a White card stock which has a Lilac flower lined pattern on it.  I then cut a layer from Lilac card stock (5 4/8 x 3 3/4") and also a piece of White card stock (5 3/8 x 3 4/8").  Whilst the trimmer was out I also trimmed a piece of the Lilac scrap card stock (5 3/8 x 1/2") and a piece of Teal card stock (2 1/2 x 1/2") for the sentiment. 

Now for the stamping, I used my stamping tool because I could stamp a 2nd time if the image wasn't strong enough.  I stamped in Stampin' Up 'Real Grey' ink all over the White card stock in no particular pattern and even over the edges.  Then allowed this piece to dry a little.  I stamped the sentiment in the same grey ink "CELEBRATE" and put this to one side.  

Now for some colour, I used my  Arteza Watercolour Marker pens to put some colour onto the edges of the petals and then with my Aqua pen draw the ink into the flower image creating blending of the colour.  I used different shades of Purple/Lilac for the flowers and used the darkest of the pens for the middles. The only other colour used was a Yellow pen for the centres of the flowers.  I then left this to dry a little.  

I cut a piece of Cream lace (5 3/8") and adhered this to the Lilac card stock strip with double sided tape.  The flower images were adhered to the Lilac card stock layer using double sided tape as it is stronger when card stock may have warped with the use of watercolours and water.  The Lilac card stock strip was adhered across the centre of the top layer horizontally; again with double sided tape.  The sentiment was adhered to the centre of this strip as well.  To give the card some depth the Lilac card stock layer was adhered to the card base using foam pads.  

I added (x5) purple sequins with wet glue and put lilac rhinestones inside the sequins as well.  This completed the project apart from the envelope.  On the top left-hand corner I stamped the sentiment "Happy Mail" along with a duckling delivering an envelope image.  This helps the recipient of my card to know that they have not got a bill!  Now my project was complete.

I would love to know what you think about my projects, so please leave a comment.  Thank you.

Till next time, keep crafting!

Lorraine

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