Sketched and Delicate Flowers┃Slimline Inspiration Cards
Happy Tuesday, Friends! Today, I’d like to share with you these Slimline “Thanks & Thinking of You” cards that, I’ve creating with Sketched Flower Stamp Set and Delicate Flowers Stamp Set which are 2 of my most favorite stamp sets by Simon Says Stamp. So, without further ado let’s jump to the step by step on how-to-make these cards ↓
To begin with, I started by placing one of my Strathmore Watercolor Cards inside my stamping tool. Next, I placed over the card base a bit offset (to the left side) the floral image from the Sketched Flower Stamp Set and I stampeded the image with Detail Black Ink.
Once, I had the stamping done I waited a few minutes to let the ink dry so, soon after my stamping was completely dry, I water-colored the stampeded floral image with a mix of Purple-Brown, Peachy-Pink, Light-Pink and Green hues that I mixed using my Derwent Watercolor Paint Set.
Therefore, after the water-coloring was done, I covered the flowers, leaves and berries with Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Pen for a touch of shimmer then, I added a few highlights using a white gel pen.
Lastly, I placed once again the card base inside the stamping tool and, I stampeded with black ink a sentiment included in the stamp set on the lower right side on the card.
Although, I used a watercolor card base too for the second card, I ended up stamping on a separate watercolor cardstock piece the Flowers and Leaves from the Delicate Flowers Stamp Set. So, after stamping the flowers and leaves from the stamp set with black ink, I water-colored each of them with the leftover watercolor mixing from the previous water-coloring.
Once, I had the water-coloring done and the images were completely dry, I ran through my Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine each of the water-colored images along with their coordinated dies to die-cut them out of the watercolor cardstock.
Moving on, after the die-cutting process, I created a gold frame over the card base using a Gold gel pen and a ruler. To do that, I left 1/4’’ space from the outer edge from the card base. Once, I had the frame traced over the card base, I created a cluster with all the die-cutting pieces so, after I had each of them into place, I glued down some of them with liquid glue while, I mounted others with foam mounting tape to create dimension in between them.
Lastly, after the cluster was mounted to the card base, I covered the leaves and flowers using my Aqua Shimmer Pen once again, and I added highlights as shown in the images above with a white gel pen.
Finally, to finish the card off, I stamped a sentiment on the lower right side of the card a sentiment from the same stamp set with black ink.
To finish both cards off, I added Glossy Accent to the berries, each center from the flowers and white highlights to make them stand out with a glossy look. And… last but certainly not least, I glued down with liquid glue gold jewels here and there for an extra touch of sparkle! With that being said, I hope you’ve enjoyed reading the step by step on how I’ve created today’s Slimline “Thanks & Thinking of You” cards. As always, I appreciate the time that takes you to read my blog posts. Below, you’ll find the supply list for the products used on today’s blog post. If, you get inspired by today’s project be sure to tag me on Instagram➝@cardsandcraftsbyyaz , I’d love to see what you’re creating.
Thank you and happy crafting, your time is valuable.
Don't forget to keep spreading kindness, Today and Always.
Love,
Yasmin
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Disclosure
I am creating this blog post with the purpose of sharing how I design my cards, the information provided here is base in my own opinion and creativity. I am not an expert by any means, and I only share the way that I design my cards. Most of the products used for my blog posts are personally purchased by me. However, I did receive the Detail Black Ink by Pinkfresh Studio. Please, keep in mind that, all referral links are added for you to know from where either, I purchase or receive the items from as, all products shared and mentioned in each of my blog posts are simply because I use, and truly love them.