This stamp is called Crocus (Waffle Flower). First set I have bought from Waffle Flower and I do love it. I know it's long past Spring, but I saw this a few months ago when I had self-imposed a buying moratorium. That is now over ... whew! :)
I started by stamping the image in black ink and clear heat embossing over top. I watercoloured using distress inks in various forms. I used markers for the flowers (Shaded Lilac, Wilted Violet), distress re-inker for the leaves (Mowed Lawn --- my marker needs replacing), and distress inks for the pot (Pumice Stone, Gathered Twigs), dirt (Gathered Twigs, Ground Espresso). I used a bright zig for the stamins.
Once finished watercolouring, I cut a mask for the image and then sponged lightly with Wilted Violet ink over top of a stencil I cut with my Silhouette (Silhouette America cut file - lattice).
To finish I stamped the sentiment (same stamp set) in black ink and clear heat embossed. For the final step, I added a wash of green under the pot. I was so nervous, but thankfully it worked.
Below is a photo of the inside of the card, using another stamp from the same step, along with more lattice stenciling ...
Adding this to the gallery at The Flower Challenge #58 - Spots or Stripes. I have the diagonal stripes from the stenciled background.
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Crocus (Waffle Flower)
Stamps: Crocus (Waffle Flower)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Black (Memento); Distress Inks: Wilted Violet, Shaded Lilac, Mowed Lawn, Gathered Twigs, Ground Espresso, Pumice Stone (Tim Holtz); Zig -
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder (Ranger), heat tool, Blick paint brushes (#2, #4), Lattice Stencil (Cut file from Silhouette America, Silhouette, acetate sheet).
Challenges:
The Flower Challenge #58 - Spots or Stripes
