Every now and then I like to pull out a stamp set that I haven't played with for a while and breathe some fresh life into it. That's just what I did here, with "Fresh Cuts" a set that I had used to death for a while, and then left neglected on my shelf. I had fun watercolouring the delicate blooms, and bringing them to life. It's a nice soft colour combination too - Perfect Plum, Always Artichoke and Sahara Sand. I think I'll pull out some more neglected sets and try something new with them!TIP: I used the Colour Spritzer tool and a Perfect Plum marker to add some texture to the background. It's a quick way to fill a space that feels too 'empty'.
Materials (all Stampin' Up!)
stamps: Fresh Buts, Bella Toile
ink:Black Stazon, Perfect Plum, Always Artichoke,Sahara Sand
card:Perfect Plum, Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Sahara Sand
other: Ovals Die, Paper Piercer, Color Spritzer, Blender pen, sponge daubers
This is lovely. I must admit I have hardly used that set and it's a beautiful example of looking at it in a new light.
ReplyDeleteYay Marelle Taylor updated your blog! LOVE this card and the colours.
ReplyDeleteTen xxx.
That's pretty
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Marelle, lovely colours
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Marelle. Glad that you're back into blogging again :)
ReplyDeleteLove this card! I've been guilty of neglecting this stamp set - feeling inspired now!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Marelle - I need to dust this set off as well! I like the watercolouring on the image, I hadn't thought to do that.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. It's fun playing with stamp sets we've overlooked for a while. I must pull mine out and have a play soon.
ReplyDeleteNikki
Beautiful, Marelle. Those colours look great together.
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