Blooming Peonies Card

Had an urge to use Primary Elements pigment inks today with Unity’s large Blooming Peonies stamp.  I used Bristol paper and brown archival ink to ensure I stamped the whole image. I then embossed it with Ranger’s Liquid Platinum powder. I then wet the paper and added Guatemalan Green pigment in background spots, spraying with water to move the pigment around. I also added Ginger and Olive pigment was well and then dried the paper. Finally, I stamped Fossilized Amber oxide ink on my mat and painted this onto the paper as well.

I pulled out orange and yellow Brea Reese Glitter inks and added color to the peonies. I used the Primary Elements pigments to add color to the leaves. Finally, I added white acrylic paint to the flowers and leaves to lighten a little and added white paint spatter as well.

After die cutting the paper, I used coordinating green and black paper to add layers. I embossed the sentiment on black paper using a Buttercup Ranger powder. I added the fussy cut sentiment, a yellow ribbon and matching crystals.

I must say, this card turned out pretty sparkly and was a nice break from decluttering my house. Been getting mentally overwhelmed with clutter, so decided it’s time to use a little Marie Kondo advice. Now,  back to sorting and cleaning up! Even my craft areas will end up getting thinned out when I get to them.

Well, till next time, happy crafting!