Altenew | Japanese Anemone Card On Kraft Background

Today I’m using kraft cardstock as a background for soft pink florals and building a simple dimensional arrangement around them.

I started with Papertrey Ink Paper – Classic Kraft Cardstock and die cut a panel using Ornate Nesting Die Set. I blended Mocha Fresh Dye Ink around the edges and lightly toward the center, then sprinkled the panel with water and let it sit for a few seconds before blotting it off to create subtle texture on the kraft background.

For the florals, I used Build-A-Garden: Japanese Anemone. I stamped the images onto white cardstock and heat embossed them using white embossing powder. This creates a subtle outline that helps guide the coloring while still keeping the look soft.

I then used the coordinating stencils from the same set to color the images. For the flowers, I used shades from the Red Cosmos Fresh Dye Ink Bundle, and for the leaves I used Frayed Leaf Fresh Dye Ink. The stencil layering makes it really easy to build up color and dimension without needing any detailed coloring.

Once everything was colored and die cut, I arranged the florals over the background panel and adhered them using Instant Dimension Foam Tape to add some dimension.

For the sentiment, I used the One-Go Birthday Stamp & Die Bundle. I stamped the greeting in black for contrast and added it to the center of the arrangement.

To finish the card, I added a few Red Cosmos Enamel Dots for a subtle pop of shine and color.

This is a really simple way to combine a neutral background with soft florals, and the added texture from the ink blending and water helps keep the background from feeling flat.

SUPPLIES

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