I have used two of my favourite new Stampsets on this card, Storybook Garden Patch from the new Jan - Apr mini catalogue and Elements of Text an Online Exclusive.
The purpose
Today I wanted to colour with Stampin’Blends.
The tools
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Blending Brushes
The products
Stamp set(s) - Storybook Garden Patch, Elements of Text, Attention Shoppers
Dies - Storybook Garden Patch, Deckled Rectangles
Embossing Folder - Exposed Brick
The colours
Too many to mention! Earthy tones
The Make
I wanted to make a card with lots of texture so started by choosing my layers. Crumb Cake for the bottom layer, embossed using Exposed Brick, then coloured at the edges using a blending brush with Copper Clay and Early Espresso. Next there was a strip of Timeless Plaid dsp in co-ordinating colours. Then the layer that my garden elements sit on, Basic Beige stamped in Crumb Cake using Elements of Text. Some Copper Clay linen thread and a few Earth Tone Shimmer Gems were also added.
Storybook Garden Patch has a lovely selection of images, it was difficult to choose just a few. The plant pots were a must, coloured in Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie and Peach Pie. I also chose the watering can, coloured in Smoky Slate, Gray Granite and Crumb Cake. And finally the little turnips, I chose to use Shaded Spruce, Old Olive, Shy Shamrock, Blackberry Bliss and Ivory.
It's a lot of colours but it helps to lift the image if you use different shades and tones. I really liked the more muted effect achieved by colouring onto Basic Beige rather than white.
If you know a keen gardener I am sure they would love to receive a card like this. Have a look at the image of the stampset in the product link below to see all the other lovely vegetables included.
The shopping List
If you live in the UK, you can use the product links above which will take you to my online store. I would love to send you a handmade card and for all orders over £25 made using my host code (found on my home page) I will also send a small gift.
Katie x
