I have lots of what you could charitably call experimental pieces but in reality they are messed up inked or painted backgrounds that didn't work out and could never use in solid pieces!
Anyway over the years I've found that these kind of yucky panels can look okay if used in smaller amounts rather than in big solid pieces. Because of this I never dump my inking disasters as they'll always get used up in some way.
For the flowers I used the die cut inlay technique which I always enjoy. This is the card I made for my friend
Stamps (Hero Arts) - It's Your Day & Be Happy
and this is the matching gift bag.
Embossing Folder - Textile Texture (Cuttlebug)
Since I was enjoying making the flowers and clearing out some of my messy pieces, I continued making flowers and put together a little set of cards to include with my friend's birthday pressie.
Stamp - Making the World a Better Place (Hero Arts)
Stamp - It's Your Day (Hero Arts)
Stamp - Everyday Sayings (Hero Arts)
Embossing Folder - Butterfly Corner (Darice)
Stamp - Everyday Sayings (Hero Arts)
Embossing Folder - Butterfly Corner (Darice)
It's hard to see in the photos above, but each flower is layered in the centre and I've applied Wink of Stella (love that stuff!) on the flowers for some lovely shimmer.
I'm submitting these cards and gift bag into Simon Says Stamp Friends or Superhero Challenge.
