Branching Out Flowers and Feathers Mixed Media Card

Learn how to make a gorgeous homemade greeting card with the Branching Out Flowers and Feathers Mixed Media Card. This absolutely stunning project features captivating colors and a beautiful inspirational quote. The 3D embellishments included on the card are so gorgeous, and the pink flowers serve as an awesome contrast to the shades of gold and blue. Add a bird and several feathers for a feminine and whimsical flair. You will be amazed at what you can create when you follow this tutorial.

Materials:

• WorldWin Papers: DoubleMates - Spring Green; ColorMates: Aqua Denim; Light Totally Tan; Gold Foil
• Hampton Art /Vintologie Birds SC0648
• Hampton Art/Art Warehouse Weathered Background PS0713
• Lindy's Stamp Gang Embossing Powders; Desert Moon Turquoise, Reindeer Moss Green, Starlight Gold Green; Opal Sea Oats, Starburst
• Tsukineko Ink: VersaMark Watermark Ink, StazOn Ink; VersaMagic - Gingerbread; Delicata - Golden Glitz
• May Arts Ribbon - Metallic Crochet Ribbon HP30
• Prima Marketing Flowers
• Spellbinders :  Branching Out, Labels 27
• Xyron Mega Runner, Teresa Collins Foam Adhesives

Instructions:

1.  Stamp the Weathered Background with Black StazOn ink on white cardstock.

2.  Lay the stencil over the stamped area and mist with color.  Allow to dry.

3.  With the stencil still in place, ink some areas with the watermark ink, and sprinkle with embossing powders.  Heat set.

4.  Spritz with the Opal Sea Oats mist.

5.  Ink the edges with Gingerbread ink - bring some of the color onto the main design area as shown.

6.  Die cut the Spellbinders Branching Out with the gold foil paper.  Mount on a mat of Aqua Denim (4.75" x 6.75").  Place on a 5 x 7" card base (Spring Green).

7.  Stamp the sentiment with gold ink, and die cut with Lables 27.  Attach to the card, offset, using foam adhesives.

8.  Tie a bow with the metallic gold crochet ribbon and glue to the right of the label.

9.  Stamp the feathers with the gold ink, sprinkle with the Starlight Gold Green embossing powder, heat set and fussy cut.

10.  Stamp the bird, fussy cut and arrange this along with the feathers and flowers and leaves on the card as shown.