Michelle Short's gorgeous Hydrangeas had me reaching for my watercolor brushes again for Altenew's Inspiration Challege: July 2023! Remember, I seldom get flowers on my own! I also had another new set from Altenew: Japanese Anemone. The outline stamp gave me plenty of nooks and crannies in which to add some of those pretty pinks and periwinkle blues of Michelle's blooms! If you look very closely at this closeup of Michelle's photo, you'll find the reason why I had to bring a little grey into my card today!
I achieved that grey by using a panel of Altenew's Woodgrain Powder cardstock and blending on some Distress Oxide Hickory Smoke ink with a sponge dauber.
Along with the stamps and die I bought the stencils - here is my first attempt using them... [with a new little 'toy' that Waffle Flower sent to me to play with - more about that during a fun hop later this month!]
However, this new Grip Mat is available for Pre-order NOW over at
Waffle Flower Crafts -
I LOVE IT!! and there is no residue on the back of the panel.
The inspiration for this card was found right in the Altenew packaging - a great way to get a feel for the layers in the stencil set.
I better get my card over to Altenew before I forget - thanks so much for spending a bit of your weekend with me!
=] Michele
