Something From the Past

 A friend from church asked me to make her a couple of inspirational cards for her to give to her friends.  As I was looking for ideas, I came across a card by Jackie Bolhuis.  She used a technique I haven't done in years and had forgotten how easy and beautiful the effect. Some things never get old!

To create this effect, simply use a baby wipe to create your own stamp pad.  Spread a folded wipe onto a paper plate or the largest acrylic block; add four drops of each color---Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, and Highland Heather--to baby wipe, fairly close together.  This becomes your ink pad.  Ink up solid flower from Inspirations Abloom set with just 2-3 taps; don't move too much around--makes colors muddy.  Stamp flower and repeat.  Ink detail flower stamp and stamp over each solid flower; add flower center and leaves (solid leaf is stamped off so it lighter.  Add sentiment and sprinkles (I used the one from Branching Out set); layer onto cardstock and you've got a beautiful card!
Product List

Impressions Abloom Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [165605] $20.00	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051] $9.00	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [115662] $5.50
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087] $9.00	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131158] $5.50	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [147167] $5.50
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $9.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780] $14.00	Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165624] $14.00
Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202] $14.00

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