The Layers of Beauty Bundle is one of the wonderful new stamp bundles in the Annual Catalog. This is not one I am normally drawn to either. After seeing the use of the matching masks / stencils, I had to try it. And now I am in love!!
Stamp Bundle
The Layers of Beauty is definitely a beauty! I have seen the stamping and mask use with both dark and lighter outline stamping. I chose to go with the traditional Memento Tuxedo Black for the outline. It made lining up the different masks really simple for me as a new user. The first three masks, and they are numbered for ease of use, is all about the flowers. I used Peach Pie and Pumpkin Pie for the flowers. Then the last two masks are the leaves. For this I used Old Olive on both. The flowers and the leaves sort of build the colors. You just have to play with it to see which colors and methods you prefer.
To complete the Bundle is the matching set of Dies. There are Dies for some extra leaves as well as a couple of flowers and a tag. All I used on this card was the large die. And again it was very easy to line up. This is a set that I will be trying in a variety of colors. Also as a finish to the die cut flowers, I used the Light Pool Party Stampin’ Blend and filled in the white spaces in the center of the flowers. My thought is that it looks like you are seeing daylight through the arrangement. Hopefully you see that as well. LOL!!!
Papers
To match the roses, I went with Peach Pie for the card base. This is such a gorgeous color! With the pop of Basic White layer I then added the luscious Thoughtful Designs Designer Series Paper in the green shades. This full sheet is sort of a variegated green and some Wild Wheat thrown in. But I love the leaf design and thought it was perfect for the flower arrangement background.
Finishes
The finishes for this card were difficult in that I could not decide if it really needed anything else. That is a different type problem to have. I finally decided I wanted to add some ribbon. Of course the matching Peach Pie 3/8″ ribbon was the obvious answer. I think it keeps the card from being too formal. But the final touch is a scattering of Pearls.
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