Floral Kindness | Cheryl Espie
Hi Pinkfresh Studio friends!
Today I have a pretty card that exudes colour and kindness.
I think Pinkfresh Studio do sentiments so well. When I saw the Favourite Things Sentiments Press Plates released recently, along with some of the new floral die cut sets-I knew I wanted to pair them up.
I have the privilege of having a number of very close friends who I have known for a very long time. Some live close, some live far away. Connection is everything. I sometimes send real flowers to those I care about, but sending a card doesn't die and fade away like flowers do. That reflection is what inspired my card for you today.
Let's see how this card design came together.
First, I die cut lots of Sweet Blossoms from white cardstock. Then, I laid them out on a grip mat and proceeded to ink blend using the fab Pinkfresh Studio Ink Blending Brushes. I used a mix of Ballet Slipper, Mulberry Blush and Berrylicious for the flowers. For the leaves I used a mix of Sage, Eucalyptus, Evergreen and Lush Forest. For the centres I ink blended in Marigold and added some black dots.
Do you see a bit of sparkle going on too? Well, I also die cut Sweet Blossoms from Pinkfresh Studio's Champagne Glitter Cardstock.
For that bold background, I used strips of masking tape and then just ink blended around it with Sage and Begonia....love it!! I added some gold splatters too just to tie in the glitter cardstock.
To bring this card together I die cut the ribbon strips from the Wrap Around Elements in gold cardstock. Taking my time, I arranged the florals and popped them up with foam dots. To finish, I add that wonderful Kindness press plate sentiment.
I think this card would be appreciated just as much as a bouquet of flowers, don't you?
Don't forget to check out the reel for this beauty over on Instagram @pinkfreshstudio
Until next time friends...happy crafting!
Cheryl
2 Comments
I really love this card design. The background could be the same with lots of color combinations. It’s simple but very beautiful. 💖
Love your card….such a great technique using the masking tape and blending different colours! Well done!