Hydrangeas Everywhere!
I was able to finish another card with the new 3 Step Hydrangea set this morning (before the day went crazy!) and I've had a few questions about what ink I used and how to layer up these gorgeous hydrangeas. So, I snapped a few pics of the steps so you can see how easy it is!
First, my card. This is pretty much a no layer card (unless you count the one smaller hydrangea that is cut out and popped up). I just did a tiny bit of masking here - and really it's not as bad as you may think! I just stamp the Step 1 stamp on my Eclipse Tape and cut it out - very easy! As you can see I also used one of the butterflies from the set. What a pretty and so life-like image!!! I also used the other new set Whole Family which has 50 stamps in it!! Everything you will ever need regarding families - love it!!
Ok, here is how I did these flowers (and I started by using a recipe Maria used on this card and altered it slightly):
Step 1 - River Rock, which was stamped off 1 time.
Step 2 - Certainly Celery
Step 3 - Old Olive
Step 4 - Vintage Violet. I know!! Violet?? When I saw Maria's recipe with this color I couldn't believe it - but it totally works and is so beautiful!! Amazing, isn't she?! :)
Now, for the flowers in the card from this morning I stamped Step 1 as above, River Rock stamped off 1 time. For Step 2 I used the new Sweet Blush by Papertrey Ink.
Step 3 is Certainly Celery
Step 4 is Always Artichoke
I hope this was helpful for you to see. I found that these flowers were really easy to line up and it is really fun to play with different color combination! Be sure to check out all the beautiful cards and projects by my fellow Crew Members (links on the right sidebar) - there are lots of amazing hydrangeas!! :) Have a great day!
Cardstock: Papertrey Stamper's Select, Stamps: 3 Step Hydrangea, Whole Family, Inks: River Rock, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Vintage Violet, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Accessories: Dimensionals, Spring Moss satin ribbon (PTI)
Both cards are just stunning, Julie! And I'm all over the color combos you used! :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, thanks for the info, never would have seen the violet but you are right it so works.
ReplyDeleteGirl.......I just LOVE that flower pop! You can really work these stamps. I enjoy watching you create!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool. I was wondering how those worked. Thanks. -Molly B
ReplyDeleteYou're killin me here!!!!!!!!! *lol* I NEVER in a million years would have thought of using Violet for the last stamp. Gorgeous cards Jules....adding one more to my wish list. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Julie! I love the colors WOW!!Maria is so awesome with that ink. Can you imagine playing in her stamp room? I love how you showed the stamped image:) You go Girl!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Thank you so much for sharing your steps!!! Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on this, Julie! Thanks for posting all those details! I've linked this to my blog and SCS upload! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteYou kitchen sink girls are KILLING me!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! This is soooo beautiful!!
Thanks for the step by step!!
Oh my goodness...how gorgeous is this Julie! Beautiful job...thanks for explaining!
ReplyDeleteWOW! As soon as I saw this I started scanning to see if you actually stamped this or if it came from some paper or something. And you did, you did stamp it! And even showed us some color options for each step. WOW!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh, those look so real it's crazy!!! Thanks for the step by step, I definitely need to think about these!!
ReplyDeleteI just can't believe this stamp....or these stamps I guess I should say. The effect is absolutely mind boggling!!! Joan
ReplyDeleteWOW, i have been looking at these stamps and they are definitely making it to my wish list!! you make them look gorgeous, my dear!
ReplyDeleteYour card is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMary
So beautiful! You did such a wonderful job making these hydrangeas look real -- they just pop off the page! Great color choices (even the violet). ;)
ReplyDeleteSooooo gorgeous!! And thanks for the tips too!!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, Julie! I love the color combinations you used--thanks for sharing them.
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ReplyDeleteOMG! I LOVE this! Thanks for thte tutorial. Im not too challenged when it comes to stamping in 2-3 steps but I have to admit I wondered IF these one's would be easy. I was reluctant to even consider the,! Your color combo's are just amazing, and the hydrangea's look so REAL!!! Love it. I may have to get this set. Oh yeah, and congrats on the PUB!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, MY! This is SO beautiful! Who knew that THREE steps would be so realistic? Great color combos, and I just may have to break down and buy this set now. . .
ReplyDeleteThis stamp set is so beautiful and I really like how you showed how to use it in steps. Now I need to see if you have one for the Daisy set 'cause I'm feeling like the only nerd in the world that needs a stamp-a-ma-jig for clear stamps!!! ;)
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