In reviewing all my stamp sets while removing the “retiring” sets to their new home, a box under the bed, I came across Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Stamp Set and the coordinating Springtime Impression Dies. When this stamp set came out I used it quite a bit, any color combinations works and it’s fun to stamp with, so I decided why not one last blog post for it!
For both cards I used the same ink colors:
- Coastal Cabana
- Daffodil Delight
- Poppy Parade
- Mango Melody
- Granny Apple Green
Images in the stamp set have two layers, better known as 2 step stamping. For the first card, I stamped the images on a piece of Thick Whisper White starting with the largest flowers first, followed by the others and ending with the leaves. All images started with a second generation stamping then full strength with the overlay image. The Whisper White is matted on Poppy Parade card stock, but any other the colors would work just fine. When I stamped the greeting on the card, it was not clear, so I stamped it again on a scrap and die cut it out (with a new die set), layered it twice and adhered to the card front, it actually gives the front a nice depth to the card.
For the second card I found a watercolor paper die cut from the Springtime Impressions dies that coordinate with the stamp set, used my Aqua Painter filled with water to color the flowers similar to the card above. For some of the flowers, I first used Mango Melody then added Poppy Parade on top, love how it turned out! Sentiment was stamped with black ink.
Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope this project has inspired you to try paper crafting. Have a great day – Craft On!
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