Breathtaking Bouquet Happy Birthday to You

Background Stamping Series Post #3
 Background stamps can add a visual richness and depth to a project.

This card uses Stampin'UP!'s Breathtaking Bouquet

. . . heat embossed in white on a Pretty Peacock (color) background

The background stamp adds visual depth
There is also real depth with the birthday cake
stamped - colored - cut-out and raised using dimensionals
full product list at the end of the post

Dimensionals - Yay!
Those little double-sticky foam dots can really enhance a project.
And on this project a Yay for the Frosted Epoxy Droplets

used on the centers of the flowers on the cake. 

A few other details to note:

1. The sentiment was heat embossed in white on Vellum Cardstock
   to make the sentiment stand out I put a black strip behind it
2. The background was heat embossed in white
   The high contrast on this card really captures the attention.  

We've begun a series of posts on Facebook about different ways to use background stamps. The first one dealt with the issue of contrast.  Coming up will be partial stamping and creative coloring.

Thanks for visiting the blog today,

I hope you've been inspired to try adding background imagery to your projects.

Be sure to check back again for more ideas on using background stamps. 

. . . have an INKcredible day!

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Breathtaking Bouquet Cling Stamp Set [151612] - $16.00 Wood-Mount Stamp Set [152201] - $20.00

Happy Birthday To You Cling Stamp Set (English) [152308] - $0.00

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880] - $8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] - $8.75

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101856] - $10.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] - $6.00	Versamark Ink Pad [102283] - $9.50	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] - $30.00	Frosted and Clear Epoxy Droplets [147801] - $9.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] - $4.00	Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144213] - $7.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] - $6.00	Pool Party Blends  Combo Pack [144605] - $9.00	So Saffron  Blends Combo Pack [149557] - $9.00	Old Olive Light Blends Marker [144574] - $4.50	Smoky Slate Blends Combo Pack [145058] - $9.00

Embellished Designer Paper

Have you ever made a card and then worried that its too simple?  

Sometimes simple is stunning! 

Check out this card made by my friend Deb Geier.

The focal point of Deb's card is a piece of beautiful flowered paper, DSP, framed in a coordinating color of green.  Such a simple and beautiful way to let the real focus of the card be the sentiment.

and don't overlook the embellishments Deb used . . .

A few self-stick rhinestones on the printed paper and some additional color coordinated faceted gems on the card face.  Put it all together and you get one simple yet elegant creation.  Thanks Deb.

Stampin'UP! has lots of choices for designer papers and embellishments. 
Spend a little time browsing the product.  I think you'll find yourself becoming INKspired.

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I'm happy to answer any questions about Deb's beautiful card or any other stamping questions. Its my job to help you get the most out of your hobby.   Thank-you for visiting and have an INKcredible day.