Hello Stampin’ Friends ~
Happy LEAP Day!! I feel like I should have created a card with frogs (leap) … lol, but I’m showcasing the Flowering Foils again, but today I’m incorporating the Ombre Technique. This is a fun and easy technique to use with the Flowering Foils that will be sure to create a WOW!!
I’ll be using a different pattern today … it has Silver Foil so I choose Blackberry Bliss to compliment the silver. Let’s begin with the paper sizes; the base is Blackberry Bliss and it cut 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ and is scored at 4-1/4″ … in half. There is a Whisper White piece inside measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″, you will cut your Silver Foil the same size as the white. Cut your Flowering Foil Specialty Designer paper to 3-3/4″ x 5″. The last piece you need is a scrap piece of Whisper White to stamp and punch your greeting.
You will need your stampin’ ink pad along with a sponge … I cut mine in quarters because I like that I get more ink coverage. I start at the bottom of my designer paper, ink up my sponge and with a swirling motion, I begin applying ink. I keep moving up the paper as I go making sure I always start at or near the bottom so that you get nice coverage and the bottom is darkest and we get lighter as we get to the top.
Once you have applied all your ink and you are satisfied with the look of the ombre coverage … take a tissue and wipe off the excess ink, this will also expose more of your silver again. I did cut out one of the flowers from the designer paper to create a focal point for my card.
The greeting comes from the Peaceful Moments Stamp set and was stamped in Blackberry Bliss, I then used the Timeless Label punch to punch out the greeting and a piece of the Silver Foil Cardstock. The silver was cut in half lengthwise and then adhered to the greeting. The greeting and the flower were popped up with the Stampin’ Dimensionals and the flower was topped off with a Clear Faceted Gem.
I hope you give this a try … if you need any of the supplies I’ve used here today and your don’t have a demonstrator, just click on any of the images. Let me know if you need any help.
I want to thank you for taking time today to visit my blog, it is appreciated. This beautiful Flowering Foil Specialty Designer paper has inspired me to create a card with the Ombre technique, and the cards I’ve shared the last two days. Hope you have fun with it too.
Have a beautiful day, Linda
Linda's Stampin' Escape 
Beautiful card. Blackberry Bliss and Silver. What a great combination of colors.
Thank you Kathie. Lovin’ that Blackberry Bliss and yes, it looks awesome with silver. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me today 🙂
This is beautiful!
Thank you!! I’m so glad you like it, and I appreciate you commenting 🙂