by Jennifer Vanderbeek

After spending several hours carving the stamp for this card (because I had an idea but not the right stamp available—DIY to the rescue), I wanted to make sure that the flower and banner image got the best possible color treatment I could give it. At first glance it’s a simple card, but the layers of color that went into creating it and the attention to detail (like coloring the cut edges of the fussy-cut image to blend with the stamped outlines) in finishing it, hopefully, show how an otherwise simple card can stand on its own without a lot of embellishments.

Skill: Advanced
Time: varies due to hand-carving element

Directions

Supplies

Imagine

• VersaFine Clair – Nocturne
• Memento Markers – Angel Pink, Rhubarb Stalk, Pear Tart, Bamboo Leaves, Tuxedo Black
• Fabrico Marker – Tangerine, Lemon Yellow
• Craft Mat

Other

• Cardstock – White, Black, Green embossed
• Fiskars – Scissors, Craft Knife
• Xyron – Create-a-Sticker 500, Adhesive Pick-Up
• Acrylic Block
• Studio Calico – A to Z stamp set
• Speedball – Speedy Carve Blocks, Linoleum Cutter