Simon Says Stamp Instagram Challenge Entry- January 2023 theme – Let’s Party!
Hello, my crafty friends!
Today, I am excited to share a mixed media card project featuring the Simon Says Stamp’s Alstroemeria Bunch Embossing Folder. I really had a lot of fun making this card and watching it take shape.
For my card panel, I started with a cut of Strathmore Bristol smooth paper and embossed the beautiful floral image using my die cutting machine. This provided me a great image and canvas to paint.
First, I applied a base layer of pastel watercolors using my Arteza half-pan set. I used almost every color that came with the set! I then built upon the watercolor with additional layers using a variety of mediums such as premium dye inks, black pigment ink, white acrylic paint, and glitter glue. I placed in extra shadows where needed using a light gray alcohol marker.
I just love how all the colors mingled together and made this card pop! I finished the card design by double matting my card panel to a layer of black and yellow card stock and adding a classic Happy Birthday sentiment.
I then adhered a collection of raindrops which is one of my most favorite embellishments to use on floral card designs.
Supplies:
- Ink:
- Image:
- Other:
- Arteza pastel watercolor, Folk Art white acrylic paint, Ranger Stickles glitter glue, Little Things from Lucy’s Cards Raindrops Mix, Ohuhu alcohol marker, white, yellow, black card stock, Bearly Art liquid adhesive
Supply note: I could not find the link to the raindrop embellishment mix I used, so I linked to their Bubble mix, which is very similar and absolutely gorgeous too!
I always look forward to seeing all the wonderful challenge entries over on the Simon Says Stamp Instagram Challenge page each month. There are so many talented card artists within this community!
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you visit again soon. See you next time!