Ellen Hutson’s October Mix It Up Challenge incorporates products from Essentials by Ellen and Altenew.

I decided to use the Floral Shadow stamp set from Altenew. It features large, solid floral and foliage images.  I chose two ot the floral and leaf images as my focal point and stamped them in a bold, deep raspberry ink. I used my MISTI stamping tool when I inked and stamped them a couple of times. I wanted to insure that I had good, solid impressions.

The color of the flowers is rich and bold, so I decide not to add other colors or things that might detract from the design. I wanted the flowers to really pop against the front of the card, so I emphasized this by matting the card front against black cardstock.

I love the sophisticated look of the handwritten “fabulous” sentiment die. I die-cut the word three times from the same black cardstock and glued all three pieces on top of each other for more dimension before adding it to card. I also added 2 small label sentiments, stamped in black, to complete my sentiment.

A few clear, sparkling sequins were added for a slight bit of shimmer and I “colored” the flowers using a clear, Wink of Stella glitter brush pen to up the glitz a little more.

I’m really happy with the results, my project is bold and striking and uses a minimum amount of color and fuss.

Hope you like this project. Have a great day!

Stamps:

• Altenew: Floral Shadow Stamp
• The Ton: Basic Labels (sentiment)

Dies:

• Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies: Totally Fabulous

Inks:

• Hero Arts: Raspberry Jam Mid-Tone Shadow Ink
• Tsukineko: Versafine Ink: Onyx Black

Cardstock:

• Neenah Solar White 80# cardstock (card front)
• Bazzill: Licorice Twist (black) cardstock (mat)
• Neenah Solar White 110# cardstock (card base)

Other:

• Wink of Stella Glitter Brush in Clear.
• Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins (assortment).