For my card, I used a pattern in our Originals Card Confidence Program called "Puzzle Backdrop". I also tried a cool technique for coloring my Just Blooms Paper Flowers. I used 91% Isopropyl Alcohol and a small squirt bottle. To that I added my Crystal Blue Reinker until I had the shade of blue I wanted. Then I sprayed my flower (sitting on a paper towel to protect my counter) until it was covered well. Because I used alcohol instead of water I was able to use my flower in about 10 minutes. The alcohol evaporates faster than water and it doesn't cause my flower to be misshapen like it sometimes is when I dunk it in a water/reinker mixture to color it.
The paper used is from our My Reflections Caboodle Level 2 Paper Pack. In the middle of the flowers you will see the new Irresistibles Pizzazz Chipboard Die Cuts. I love these because all you do is apply the color you want with a sponge dauber and then VOILA! the design appears. This is just so chic and incredibly easy to use to add that extra little touch to your artwork! See, I also used the leaves from the same set!
Products Used
- Stamps: D1306 Treasure Life
- Pattern: Original - Puzzle Backdrop
- Paper: Caboodle My Reflections Level 2 Paper Pack (X7121B)
- Inks: Cocoa (Z2114), Sorbet (Z2164), Sweet Leaf (Z2153), and Topiary (Z2155); Crystal Blue Reinker (Z2217)
- Embellishments: Splendor Designer Brads (Z1317), Just Blooms Spring Blossoms (Z1266), and Irresistibles Pizzazz (Z1307)
- Other Products: Adhesive, Piercing Tool Kit (Z1114), Sponge Dauber (Z726) and foam pop dots.
I love the way your dyed flowers came out. Nice card.
ReplyDeleteI like the colour you chose to dye your flowers. Crystal Blue is just gorgeous. You did a beautiful job on this card...
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card it is so bright and cheery
ReplyDeleteLovely blue flowers - so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so bright and cheery. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a great dying technique! I love your bright flowers!
ReplyDeletelove the irresitables in the center
ReplyDeleteLove the blue flowers! Thanks for sharing your technique. :) Kristie
ReplyDeleteLove how the color is making them pop out!!! Very pretty!!
ReplyDeleteThose blue flowers are sensational! Cute card!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!! I love "crystal blue"...I just used it on a wedding favor gift.
ReplyDeletethese cards are precious!