I have the Simply Succulent stamp set to share for the first time today. There are so many great sets in the Mini Catalog, and the Annual Catalog as well, that I just have not gotten to some of them. I have to say that I truly enjoyed playing with colors to come up with the look I wanted for this card.
Since this is a rather large stamp, I decided to let it be the full star of the show. I stamped it on a piece of Basic White cardstock measuring 3 3/8 X 4 5/8. It pretty much fills the paper. I tried to give it a fairly realistic look. I think I need just a bit of a piinkish color and it would be good. I have all of the colors I used in the supply list.
The pot was actually stamped first and masked for the flowers. Most folks probably stamp the flowers first and mask around the edges for the pot. I wanted most of the pot to show since the flower part is quite large. I used Cinnamon Cider as the pot outline and then colored with Cinnamon Cider and Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blends.
Since I decided to not add a sentiment to the front I went a step further for the focal point. I love to use the Light Pool Party Stampin’ Blend as a “shadow” on some stamps. I did that for this one and went all around the succulents and the pot. It makes it look more like a painting and grounds it.
The base of the card is Terracotta Tile with the layer of Just Jade. The Just Jade layer is 4 X 5 1/4. I added another Terracotta Tile layer behind the White. It measures 3 1/2 X 4 3/4. For some added texture, I wrapped the Linen Thread around a couple of times and then added a double bow to the front.
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