Stamped in Ink: May Sweete Stampede Blog Hop

Hi there! It's May 1st, and that means it's time for another Sweet Stampede Blog Hop! I always look forward to sharing new ideas with you—and seeing the beautiful creations from the rest of the team!

This month we were challenged to use a card sketch (pictured below) and color combination of Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger and Secret Sea. These are all new In-Colors and will be released on May 6, 2025

For my card, I started with a card base of Secret Sea, which is such a beautiful deep blue. To add some texture, I embossed a 3-3/4" x 5" panel using the Plaster Painting embossing folder. I then cut the panel into equal size strips and adhered them across the card base, creating a beautiful textured background.

For my focal point, I turned to the beautiful Thankful Garden Bundle. I used the coordinating masks to color the floral image, blending Darling Duckling and Timid Tiger for the flowers. For the leaves, I chose Soft Seafoam—just the right touch of green. I popped the flower up with Stampin' Dimensionals to give it a little lift and presence of the card.

The sentiment is also from the Thankful Garden set, stamped in Secret Sea and added to the card front with Dimensionals. To finish it off, I tied a bow using the Very Vanilla and Black Gingham Ribbon layered with a bit of Linen Thread. A mini glue dot keeps it snug in place.

On the inside of the card, I added a Basic White cardstock layer and softly shaded the bottom edge with Darling Duckling and Timid Tiger ink. I also stamped a leaf image in Secret Sea to tie it all together. A few simple embellishments scattered on the front add just the right sparkle to finish the design.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! Be sure to click the link below to Hop on over to the next blog, Lisa Cunningham, and see what the rest of the Sweet Stampede team created using this sketch and color combo. You're sure to be inspired! Happy Stamping!

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