Seriously the Best Breathtaking Bouquet

Background Stamping Series Post #6

Coloring the image

This card again uses the Breathtaking Bouquet stamp

colored with markers
scroll back through the last several days to see other cards made with this stamp

The flowers really "pop" in the background
when you apply a little color.

 Adding to the contrast, both the sentiment and the background stamp
were heat embossed in white.

I really like big sentiments
and the "hello friend" from Seriously the Best stamp set
seemed like the perfect cheery words for this bright card.
full product list for this card is at the end of the post


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Breathtaking Bouquet Cling Stamp Set [151612] - $16.00 Wood-Mount Set [152201] - $20.00	Seriously The Best Cling Stamp Set [151712] - $19.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] - $9.75	Pineapple Punch 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146971] - $8.75	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] - $8.75
White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] - $6.00	Versamark Pad [102283] - $9.50	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] - $30.00	Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends [147945] - $9.00	Pineapple Punch Combo Pack Stampin Blends [147280] - $9.00	Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine [124262] - $3.50

Coloring on Craft Paper

Today's post shows the effect of coloring on craft paper. I wanted to try something a little different. Most of my stamping is on white paper, but really, there's no reason not to stamp on colored paper.

With the darker paper color I wanted the image to really "pop" so the image is heat embossed with white embossing powder. I did the same thing for the envelope - heat embossed in white and then colored with markers. 

Another way to make images "pop" is to add some sparkle. Time to dig out the glitter glue and Wink of Stella.  OMG - this butterfly is So-o-o-o pretty, the photo does not do it justice.

Coloring on Craft Paper was the "Technique of the Month" at our May events.  The photo below is from our technique card so if you plan to try this check out the helpful hints - especially the part about wiping it afterwards if you emboss.

What color would you make this flower? It doesn't have to be yellow. I took a whole bunch of markers to the class and people really went to town. We had a bunch (pun intended) of gorgeous hydrangeas. Here's one made by one of my stampers.

Join us for a class If you're local to the Madison/Dane county area be sure to check out my class schedule.  You'd have a good time and you'd meet some incredibly talented and super nice people.

Thanks for Stopping by: Take a minute and browse previous posts. If you see anything you like I'm happy to help you get the product or just to consult and explain further how the project was made . . . its all about having fun with our hobby.