Mandala Blossom

  I used a new stamp/die/stencil set from Simon Says Stamp's You Are My Favorite release to make a thank you card!...

I thought this set was SO much fun...loved that the stamp covered the entire card, but especially because there was a stencil set, that helped me to sort of shade color all the flowers and leaves!!  I am no colorer, so this was fun!  One problem...I'm not great at picking out colors, so it took several tries before I was happy with my results.  Picking colors, and sloppy stenciling...I got a lot of some colors where they weren't supposed to be, so this is my third attempt...third time's the charm!  I will admit to you...under the "Thanks for everything" sentiment, is an inking error, so the sentiment is covering it up...I do love the ability in card making, to cover up your mistakes!!  I just let you know that, to say you don't have to be perfect, just creative, when you're not.  I used some clear dots for accents, and used a marker to give them a touch of color, and make them "go" with the flowers.  I layered the flowers with the other two "mistakes" and adhered to a popped up panel.  I used vellum for the sentiment, as I wanted a little see through to the flowers(but enough cover up of my mistake).  I DI used black embossing for a little shiny and added dimension on my card.  Here's a close up...

This month has flown by....it has been a beautiful Spring here in VA...so enjoying every day.  Hope you will get your creative on...have a wonderful Friday and weekend!!

Thanks for coming by, today!! Hugs!! Lisa