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Layering Class #3 -Whimsical Flowers




Greeting card made from the Whimsical Flower set by Altenew


My journey with learning layering techniques continues with the Whimsical Flowers Stamp Set from Altenew. I have to tell you that this set was a lot of fun. There are several flower sets to choose from, plus leaves and tiny flowers to round out the set. 

Layering may seem difficult when you first see those amazing images. Once you get the hang of using these amazing stamp sets, you will never want to back to flat images again.

For starts all of the Altenew layering sets have guides as to which stamp goes in what order. The guide will also show you how to use specific points on the design so that your layering stamps are always placed in the right spot. If the layering guide is not on the packaging, you can always print a copy off the Altenew website under freebies. 



Having a color family makes a difference too. You select a base color first. This is always your lightest color. Then with each additional stamp you go to the next darker shade. You use as many colors as you have stamps with the last stamp being your outline stamp.

The layering itself is very easy to do. Once you stamp the base layer in black, there is no problem adding the top layer in the ink color of your choice. Masking is easy to accomplish. Just stamp a copy of your first set on some masking paper or a post-it notes, when you stamp the side flowers, you just cover the first with your mask. Leave the mask on for the top layers as you stamp the color on the side flowers. Then just use the top layer stamp on the first flower. 

This set makes the process super easy as it comes with the center of the flowers also. I have had difficulty in the past with these types of flowers, but it all came together with this set. 

  1. The white stamped piece was 4 1/4 by 4 1/4inches.
  2. That was stamped and mounted to a piece 5 by 5 inches with double-sided tape.
  3. I applied foam tape under that.
  4. Those pieces were applied to a piece 5 1/4 by 5 1/4inches.
  5. That was applied to a card base which was 6 by 6 inches.
  6. The sentiment was applied to the top of the card with the double-sided tape.

Birthday card made from Whimsical Flowers Stamp Setstamp set



In the second version, I used some of the little flowers that came with the set. I also fussy cut some extra flowers and raised them up off the base to give some extra dimension to the card. There is ao much variety with this set of stamps. 

I can see myself using them for backgrounds and embellishments on my scrapbook pages and in my journals. 

Thank you for sharing my adventure with the Whimsical Flowers Stamp Set




As always, Happy Crafting! 

Linda



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