Bright spring flowers

I made this card for a swap, and I have to be honest - this is the first time that I used these particular flowers/stalks from the Abstract Impressions stamp set.  I didn't realize that they don't like up PERFECTLY - it's definitely abstract, but kept thinking I wasn't lining it up right.  When you turn the same stamp around 4 times - it's just not mean to line up, so I went for it.  I should have figured it out from the name of the stamp set, but sometimes it doesn't work out like that.

I don't know how well the photo shows, but I used the Tufted embossing folder on the Granny Apple Green layer.  Then for the Melon Mambo bit, I spritzed the card stock with water and then crumpled it up in my hand.  I did have to let them sit out to dry.  I did let them sit over night, but that's just because I had time.  I used Tombow liquid glue to glue that crumpled piece right to the front of my card.

I wanted to add some vellum, but not stamp on it.  I decided to cut the largest circle from the Stitched Shapes dies out with vellum.  I managed to rip one tiny spot on my vellum circle, so that's when I decided to stamp this greeting from the Beautiful Day stamp set, and make it a banner to TOTALLY cover up my ripped bit of vellum. 

I've got Stampin' Dimensionals behind the vellum circle, and the greeting banner.  Finish off with some rhinestones.

I hope you are inspired to make your own Bright Spring card!

Supplies you'll need to create these (Stampin' Up, unless otherwise noted.  Items may be retired.):

Stamps: Abstract Impression, Beautiful Day

Ink: Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green
Paper: Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green, Vellum, Whisper White

Other:  Big Shot, Stitched Shapes dies, Tufted embossing folder, Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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