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Layering Florals with Altenew 2

Hello Friends!

Welcome back to my Studio!

Altenew AECP…

I’m so happy to be back again with another fabulously fun project for the Altenew’s Educator Program! I’m so glad you found your way back too!

Cattleya Orchids…

Today, I’m working with Altenew’s GORGEOUS Build a Flower: Cattleya Orchid Bundle, for another stamp layering project.

Orchids are just stunning flowers, aren’t they? This stamp set definitely does not disappoint.

 

This is another one of those projects where I seem to have lost all track of time while creating.

My full supply list can be found below.

So Let’s Get Started…

One of the great advantages of using Altenew’s layering stamp sets is that you don’t have to be an artist, or an experienced colorist, or even an experienced stamper to create gorgeous handmade cards.

Their visual layering guides, that come with the stamp sets, make stamping so simple, and allows anyone, of every level of expertise, to achieve elegant results.

 

For this project I stamped these lovely Cattleyas using the layering stamps, included with the set.

Altenew’s layering stamp sets include an outline stamp, a base color stamp, and one or two detail stamps, depending on design.

 

I stamped the orchids three times on white cardstock, and chose three shades of beautiful blue from Altenew’s Sweet Dreams Dye Ink, for my focal Cattleyas.

Then I cut the flowers out with the coordinating Cattleya Die, and stamped a sentiment from Altenew’s Heartfelt Stamp Set on a separate piece of cardstock.

I also die cut a crossroads embellishment that I planned on using as an added element for my card.

Building a Floral Background…

I wanted my background to pop without taking away from the blue Cattleyas, so I decided to partially stencil a white panel using Altenew’s Leaf Stencil and distress oxide ink.

 

I spritzed the stenciled background lightly with water to create some texture.

I also stamped my background panel several times with Aqualicious, using the Cattleya outline stamp, and a couple of super cute butterflies outline stamps.

Don’t you just love the Aqualicious color?!

Spritz and Splatter…

Once my stenciling, and stamping, was finished, I spritzed a little of one of my favorites, Ocean Waves Metallic Ink Spray.

Love Love LOVE this ink spray!!!!

 

I also spritzed just a small amount of Jet Black Ink. At that point, I really liked my background, but I felt like it needed a splash of contrasting color to make it pop, so I splattered a little pink watercolor droplets using Altenew’s Watercolors.

Putting it All together…

With all my components finished, it was time assemble my card. I decided on a black textured card base which I cut to size 5×7.

I trimmed my stenciled background and attached it to my black card base with a foam sheet to give it stability and dimension.

 

After my panel was in place, I attached my crossroads embellishment in the upper right-hand corner.

I arranged my Cattleyas and offset them slightly to the lower right-hand side of my card, and trimmed off the excess flowers, with very sharp scissors, to fit my panel.

I attached my sentiment and added a few black sequins and…

my “Sending Warm Hugs” card was finished.

And…luckily, I know the perfect person to send this one to!

I hope I have inspired you today to try something new, or simply create something Fabulously Beautiful using Altenew. 

I’m sure you will be able to find something in their store to spark your creativity!

If you have enjoyed these projects, please be sure to leave me a comment below.

Happy Crafting…

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