Morning all!
I’m over on the Seven Hills Crafts blog today with a project combining the type of supplies I’ve loved using ever since I got into cardmaking.
When I started cardmaking some twenty odd years ago, my first love was always pretty patterned paper.
Over the years, I’ve managed to tame my paper-purchasing addiction a little and channelled it into another healthy obsession: stamps and dies.
Oh, and slightly less healthy, my obsession with ink!
But I still love combining my often vintage patterned paper collection with statement pieces like the florals in the Painted Peony set from Concord & 9th.
Paper: Cocoa Vanilla Studio – Daydream (r), Crate Paper – Maggie Holmes – Willow Lane (r)
Stamps: Concord & 9th – Painted Peony
Dies: Concord & 9th – Painted Peony, The Greetery – Sentiment Suite Basics
The only thing is, I often struggle with how to arrange floral die-cuts to create a balanced look. So I’m always grateful when a manufacturer includes some ideas in the packaging, and you don’t have to go hunting online for a guide.
I was also inspired by the suggested colour combination, so thought I might as well give it a go, as you really can’t go wrong with blush tones and a hint of aqua.
In fact, I had just the papers in my stash to complement this look and let the peony shine, so I used those as the backdrop to my card.
Once all the Painted Peony elements were arranged just how I wanted them, I used the Press n Seal trick to hold everything in place, so I could add glue to the elements and dimension where I wanted it, building up layers with scrap pieces of cardstock instead of foam tape.
To complete the look, I stamped a sentiment from the Painted Peony set on one of the Sentiment Suite Basics dies from The Greetery and added a touch of sparkle with coordinating sequins.
Until next time, happy crafting!
 Concord & 9th – Painted Peony stamps Shop at: EH | MISC | SHC (UK) |
 Concord & 9th – Painted Peony dies Shop at: EH | MISC | SHC (UK) |
 The Greetery – Sentiment Suite Basics dies Shop at: SHC (UK) | TG |
 The Stamp Market – Fringe Borders dies Shop at: MISC |
 Lawn Fawn – Freshly Cut Grass ink pad Shop at: SHC (UK) |
 Lawn Fawn – Jalapeño ink pad Shop at: SHC (UK) |
 The Stamp Market – Blush Pink ink pad Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Bubblegum ink pad Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Cactus ink pad Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Coastal ink pad Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Curry ink pad Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Dijon ink pad Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Gumdrop ink pad Shop at: MISC |
 The Stamp Market – Sea Glass ink pad Shop at: MISC |
 Versafine – Onyx Black ink pad Shop at: AZ (UK) | EH | SBC | SHC (UK) |
 Neenah Classic Crest 110 lb smooth Solar White cardstock Shop at: AZ (UK) | EH |
 Cocoa Vanilla Studio – Daydream – 6×8 paper pad (r) Shop at: MISC |
 Crate Paper – Maggie Holmes – Willow Lane – Darling paper (r) Shop at: MISC |
 Crate Paper – Maggie Holmes – Willow Lane – Meadow paper (r) Shop at: MISC | SBC |
 Tombow – Mono-Multi liquid glue Shop at: AZ (UK) | EH |
 Ranger – Glossy Accents Shop at: AZ (UK) | EH | SBC |
 Lawn Fawn – Stamp shammy cleaner Shop at: EH | SBC | SHC (UK) |
 MISTI stamping tool Shop at: EH | SBC |
 Sizzix – Big Shot machine Shop at: AZ (UK) | SBC |
 Sizzix – Sidekick machine Shop at: AZ (UK) | SBC |
 Tim Holtz – Tonic guillotine trimmer (maxi) Shop at: AZ (UK) | EH | SBC |
 Tim Holtz – Tonic guillotine trimmer (small) Shop at: AZ (UK) | EH | SBC |
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