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Hello Birch Press fans. Sometimes I really want to experiment with backgrounds and really get inky. Today I am using the Bold Stripes Stencil to make a colorful background.
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I have chosen some lovely blue shades and brush blended atop Open Studio watercolor paper.
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I am highlighting the super gorgeous Memory Box Birthday Rose Corner Clear Stamp and Die Set.
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Using watercolor brush pens I colored and then die cut the stunning rose and foliage image.
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I added sentiments from the You are Awesome clear stamp set and the Best Friend clear stamp set.
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I hope that you do some experimenting as well and share with us on social media. I can’t wait to see what you create!
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Comments by birch press
Two Cards from One Die Cut | by Tracey McNeely
"Thanks Lisa! Do you know which one was my original idea? lol"
Light-Up Christmas Cards with Layering Dies | by Ardyth Percy-Robb
"Thanks so much! The lights are from PearBlossom Press."
2 for 1 Rainbow Thank You Card Design | by Ardyth Percy-Robb
"Brilliant inking Ardyth! These cards are stunning!"
Lovely Butterflies Card | By Leigh Houston
"Thank you so much, Andre!"
Gate Fold Thank You | by Kimberly Wiener
"I love the tri fold card.. what a treat waiting inside!..."