Art Gallery Birthday

As I impatiently wait for the new catalogue to launch on Tuesday (!!!) I am playing with some carry-over products today.  This flower bunch from the Art Gallery stamp set is one of my favourites, especially when die cut with the coordinating dies.

I started with a simple Thick White card base (4.25" x 11", scored at 5.5"), which I dry embossed with one of the Greenery Embossing Folders.  I added a 1.5" strip of Flirty Flamingo DSP and a 1/2" strip of Melon Mambo cardstock to complete my card base.

I coloured the stamp with Flirty Flamingo and Granny Apple Green markers for extra detail, and then I added the two-step shading with Melon Mambo ink.  I stamped and die cut three different bunches of flowers, so I could layer them for some added dimension.

I have been practicing my ink splatters all weekend and love how this turned out!  I flicked the brush end of my Basic Black marker against the lid to get this great splash of black splatter in the corner.

I stamped the "Happy Birthday" sentiment from the Art Gallery stamp set in Memento Black ink on a small piece of white cardstock and adhered it to my flower bunch.  I also added several clear Elegant Faceted Gems around the flowers for some shine.

I added one more coloured, stamped and die cut floral image to the inside of my card, with some more splatter.  ;)  I also stamped my favourite birthday greeting, from the Flowering Cactus set.  I love the mix of the two fonts.

I have also been having a lot of fun this weekend making matching decorative envelopes for my cards from DSP.  I pulled out some long-retired paper to make an envelope for this card that is sure to add an extra jolt of excitement to the recipient's mail collection!

Do you have your list of favourite new products ready for the catalogue launch this week?  I have created mine several times as more items jump out from the pages.  If you don't have a catalogue yet please let me know, I'd be happy to send you a complimentary copy.

Happy Crafting,

Barb