I find sometimes it is just impossible to resist trying out a new stamp set ... this is always the case when Bev, at UNIKO, comes up with a brilliant floral set! If you are a frequent visitor to my blog you will know of my obsession with her Gerbera set ... I now have a new set to obsess over ... Lily. This arrived yesterday ... so I just had to ink it! This is my first go:
The photographs are not the best but the stamp set is! I finished the card when I return from my print making evening class so had to take the photograph using artificial light and it just does not do it justice. I'll try and pop back tomorrow with a daylight photograph.
I first stamped the image using hickory smoke distress ink and then heat embossed it with clear embossing powder. I water coloured the image using two shades of yellow zig markers. I die cut the image using stitched square dies before adhering them to the card base using different thicknesses of foam tape to add dimension.
I am entering the following challenges:
"Less is More" #327
AAA Cards #89
Enjoy!
How gorgeous, Elaine! I must admit, I love what I've seen of this lily stamp so far. It's sooooo elegant and the most beautiful curves. I love how you've stacked and offset the layers for an eye catching and contemporary look. Fabulous! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Less is More :)
ReplyDeleteYep that Uniko lily sure is a beauty! Love it in the bright yellow. Thanks for another link up at AAA Cards.
ReplyDeleteWow love this lily and how you have done the die cuts. Brilliant
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Elaine. I love how you embossed it with grey. Gives it a softer look. Your watercoloring is beautiful and I love how you offset it popped it up with foam. Thank you for joining us this week at LIM.
ReplyDeleteSimply FANTASTIC Elaine! A brilliant way to showcase that brand new Lily! Secretly, I knew you'd want that set as you always work magic with the gerbera too! Great to see you share this beauty at both AAA Cards and Less is More this week. x
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Elaine... This lily stamp sure looks wonderful! I love your inventive design and the way you left your card without sentiment. Great idea! Thanks for joining us at Less Is More.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and elegant card, just like you! Cara x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Elaine ! And I'm jealous because I did not yet receive mine from Uniko ! 😉Your colouring is absolutely amazing and your design so creative ! Thanks for sharing and playing along with us at Less is More.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and a clever layout.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card Elaine, that flower is so very pretty too. Thanks for the lovely comments also 😀 Viv xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bright yellow flower! So pretty. Thanks for playing along with us at AAA Cards!
ReplyDeleteLove this design with loads of dimension! Thanks for sharing at Less is More!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful stamp, a beautiful design, and stunning coloring, Elaine! This is one that I know you will use again and again and I don't blame you!! Happy Mother's Day! Hugs, Darnell
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