Some friendships are just meant to be (Shaded Summer stamp set)

Today I am sharing a card inspired by this week’s Global Design Project colour challenge.

(Click on the images to see what Stampin’Up! supplies I used as well as instructions.)

Previously I played around with my scraps, this time I intentionally created the Designer Series Paper strips with the negative space.

I mostly use Shimmery White cardstock for watercolour backgrounds or in this case I added watercolour wash to the floral die cuts. The easiest way for me is to add ink to a Stampin’ Block and use a Spritzer to add a little water to the ink on the block – then I lift colour with a almost dry Water Painter and ‘drop’ it on to the die cut pieces. This way I can decide what colour I want where – for example I dropped Pear Pizzazz and Balmy Blue on the floral die cuts and Pear Pizzazz on to the die cut leaves.

I used Glue Dots and Stampin’ Dimensionals to create soft layers.

Instead of using adhesive all over the back of the Designer Series Paper strips, I used Glue Dots here and there – this way the strips were not adhere flat to the card front and instead had a little dimension to them. Stagger the flower die cut pieces when assembling the flowers with Glue Dots.

Feel free to add more gems or ribbon to your taste!

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