Die Cut Flower Ink Blending

Honestly, I think I need to rename my blog, as many of my best card panels are from challenges. 😁

Altenew selected me as one of the winners of October’s challenge. 😁

I struggled a bit with the background, as it just wasn’t right. I wasted about 3 other panels before I decided to use the Linear Crossroads die, which turned out to be perfect.

After spending too much time figuring out my background, the panel came together really quickly.

I used 4 inks to blend on the flowers petals and leaves from Craft-A-Flower: Rhododendron Layering Die Set. You’ll also notice I also made my own stencil with one of the petal dies, and used it to add more ‘spots’ to the other petals.

I used 2 watercolor brush markers for my splatter – Paper Bag and Evening Grey. I used the same colors on watercolor paper, and cut it with the Linear Crossroads Die.

While looking for a sentiment, I got a strong feeling when I saw the ‘Condolences’ stamp from the Oriental Poppy stamp set so I went with it.

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Craft-A-Flower: Rhododendron Layering Die Set

Linear Crossroads Die

Oriental Poppy – Sentiment

Summer Dreams Fresh Dye Ink

Watercolor Brush Markers – Tropical Fiesta Set

Watercolor Brush Markers – Spring Garden Set

Ink Blending Brushes – Small

Mini Blending Brush Set

Gemini Jr. – Die-Cutting and Embossing Machine

Cardstock – 8.5 x 11 – Neenah Solar White – Ultra Thick

Cardstock – 8.5 x 11 – Neenah Solar White 80lb

Deco Garden Fresh – Coral Red

Frosted Foliage – Silver Sage

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• Lets Craft and Create Challenge
• DL.Art Thankful Thursday
• Creations in Pink
• Krafty Chicks Challenge
• Altenew October Challenge

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