Tone on Tone with Painted Flowers...

My card today, features the Softly Sketched stamp set found on page 115 of the Annual Catalog.

This is a stand-alone (no dies or punch) stamp set. Here are the details:

Our Softly Sketched Stamp Set is a simple way to create a unique and impressionistic card. Each image is individually detailed, so you don’t need much to create something unique—just a stamp and some ink! The soft texture of these stamps gives a minimalist yet polished finish. Each image can be mixed and matched with any of the sentiments in this set for versatility in your paper crafting projects. When it comes to your card-making, less is sometimes more!

This is a Distinktive stamp set; it has a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single step, creating photo-realistic images.

* 9 cling stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, e, g

Cling stamps from Stampin’ Up!
* Are premium rubber stamps.
* Have deeply etched images for excellent detail.
* Are precut so you don’t have to trim them.
* Cling to clear blocks without slipping.
* Are repositionable—temporarily mount on clear blocks to stamp, then remove to store.
* Save space—one set of blocks (sold separately) works for all your cling and photopolymer stamps.
* Have images on the spine of the case for easy storage and quick reference.

Here is a look at this gorgeous stamp set: 

How You Can Make It: 

Supplies: 

Softly Sketched stamp set

Coastal Cabana card stock

Basic White card stock

Orchid Oasis card stock

Orchid Oasis ink pad

Whisper White ink pad

small paint brush

Orchid Oasis metallic ribbon

Ombre Matte Decorative Dots

Adhesives- Tombow, Glue Dots

Measurements:

Card Base: Coastal Cabana 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4
Card Mat: Orchid Oasis 4 x 5 1/4 

Card Stock Strip: 1 x 5 1/4

DSP Strip: 3/4 x 5 1/4 

Instructions:

1. Fold the card base on the score line and burnish it flat with a bone folder. 
2. Stamp the floral image using the Orchid Oasis ink pad
3. Stamp the greeting using an Orchid Oasis ink pad
4. Press the white ink pad on to silicone mat and add a drop of water.  Mix well with a paintbrush....paint the flowers and let them dry. Paint the flowers again if you want a darker white look. Note: alternately you can use a white pencil crayon and a blender pen to smooth or a white chalk marker
5. Add DSP strip to Basic White card stock using Tombow. Glue to the focal layer
6. Add Dimensionals to the back of the Orchid Oasis focal layer and add to the Coastal Cabana card base. 
7. Embellish with ribbon and dots as desired. Here are some alternate samples using the Softly Sketched stamp set: 
   
   
   
   
   You have to love a BEAUTIFUL stamp set that is so versatile!