Feb 16, 2016

Just for You



Used a Hero Arts "coloring layer" set, For You Flowers, to create a focal point at the bottom of the card. 

I have not had great luck with layering stamps.  However, I got this the first try.  I followed the pictorial directions on the back of the set and placed the layers over the previously stamped image.  Using the MISTI ensured a near perfect alignment.  I'm pretty dependent on the MISTI -- what a great tool.


I used Altenew inks for the flower and Memento Pear and a green from the Hero Arts poinsettia kit for the leaves.  I rubbed the Pear ink on a strip of white cardstock to add some green to the bottom.

I love how this turned out!  The white space on the top two thirds of the card is the perfect balance for the sentiment and flower.  It also works with this week's fantastic MUSE card challenge #153 by Tracey McNeely, which you can find here.

MOOD WHEN DONE = Ok!

15 comments:

~amy~ said...

looks amazing! I hope you link it up to the Hero Arts Fabulous Flowers challenge♡

Ardyth said...

Very pretty! I also have had a tough time with layering stamps, but finally worked out Altenew's Painted Flowers, with the help of the instructions. So glad you joined us at Muse this week, Joan - nice to see you back!

Linda said...

So CAS and beautiful. Great job on the layering.

sandie said...

Fabulous layered stamping, I just can't master it! Great take on Tracey's card x

Erica said...

Lovely card. You're so right about the MISTI. I'm thinking of getting the smaller one...just in case, not that I really need another one, :D

Tracey McNeely said...

Joan this is fabulous, I have had issues with layered stamping too and yes the MISTI makes life so much easier! Thank you for sharing with us at Muse this week!

Leslie Miller said...

Beautiful! Bright, fresh colors, perfect alignment. All that fabulous white. Love it!

TK said...

Awesome! Layered stamps scare the bejeebers out of me, I own some but have yet to try them. Yours is wonderful!

Lisa Elton said...

This is just lovely Joan! The layered blooms are tricky, but you did great!!

Buffy Burnside said...

Beautiful card!

Leigh Penner said...

This is so pretty! I love how CAS and perfect it is!

Lindsey said...

I've pretty much convinced myself that my attempts at stamp layering are "artistic". :P This flower is definitely perfect, and such a pretty card!

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

So pretty and a great CAS design! Have a lovely week! Hazel xx
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Jenni's Jems said...

I'm not great with layering stamps either but this card is perfection !x

LauraJane:) said...

Very nice layered bloom!