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Hi Friends!

Today I am sharing a quick Clean and Simple (CAS) mixed media card designed using the February release stamp set,  Spring Blossoms along with the previously released stamp set, Be Encouraged from Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps. 

The  Spring Blossoms Clear Stamp Set has so many great sentiments as well as the beautiful tulip and daffodil images and is part of the Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps February release.

Also, don’t forget the February stamp of the month is Hoppy Easter- it is so cute!! For every $60 purchase (not including discounts or shipping), you can receive this stamp set free until the end of February.  Plus, Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps has free shipping and handling on your $75 order (in the US) so this is a great deal!!

 I decided to go Clean and Simple for the CAS on Friday #125 “Color Me Pretty” Challenge, the Addicted to Stamps and More#277 Make Your Mark Challenge and the Tic-Tac-Toe #033 Challenge (center row across- Free,Die-Cuts, Sequins).

 If you have not had a chance to visit the above challenge sites or the SNSS Blog/FB Page yet, I encourage you to do so- wonderful inspiration from all!

To create this card:

1). De-static a piece of white cardstock with an embossing powder tool, stamp the daffodil image from  Spring Blossoms with embossing ink, apply white embossing powder and heat set with the heat tool.

2). Once the embossing has cooled, color the image with alcohol markers, water-based markers and watercolor pencils (I went a little crazy and kept adding color- see all of the colors and items used in the card recipe below:-)).  Use a stencil with ink from the water-based markers and watercolor pencil to add subtle stenciling to the background.

3). To partial cut the image with a stitched rectangle die, trim around the left hand side of the flower, lift up the petals and place the stitched die over the panel and die cut. 

4). De-static the panel again with the embossing powder tool, stamp the sentiment from Be Encouraged with archival black ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with the heat tool.

5). Mount the die cut panel on an angle onto the card front using dimensional foam.  Mount the entire card front onto the white card base.

6). Use a clear glitter pen to add shimmer to the flower petals and background (it is so hard to photograph the shimmer but it is there :-)).  Add a few sequins to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Spring Blossoms  , Be Encouraged (Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine™ Onyx Black, Versamark™; Stampin’ Write Markers- Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Peekaboo Peach; Derwent® Watercolor  #33 Light Blue Pencil; Spectrum Noir™ Alcohol Markers- GY1, GY2, BO2, VB2, Spectrum Noir™ Clear Glitter Pen

 

Paper/ Cardstock: Whisper White, Bermuda Bay

Acessories/ Tools: Big Shot™, MFT A2 Stitched  Rectangle STAX Dies Set 2, Embossing Buddy®,  White and Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Memory Box Chevron Stencil, Sequins- Craft Medley

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by- hugs and I hope you have a blessed week, sweet friends!