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Creating a Floral Border

If you’ve not got the Because stamp set from Sunshine & Bee designs, then this is the time to get it. Here I’m showing you how to use the smaller stamps within the set to create a floral border and that you can create more than wreath cards using this stamp set. It is so easy to do and I’m showing you how to add colour quickly. So let’s get creating!

PRODUCED AS PART OF MY DESIGN-TEAM WORK FOR SUNSHINE & BEE DESIGNS - SEE END OF POST FOR MORE DETAILS

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Creating a floral border

creating the floral elements

To start off, stamp the single flowers, both big and small from the Because stamp set, onto Innocent Pink and Lovely Lavender Gina K cardstock in WOW! Clear Ultra Slow drying embossing ink. Repeat this by stamping the leaves in Kwiwi and Palm Hero Hues Cardstock and cover all images in Opaque Bright white WOW! embossing powder. 

Next, heat set the flowers and leaves with your heat gun. Before we fussy cut these out, we can add a little colour to create shading – adding depth and dimension to your stamped images. 

For the flowers, use a small blending brush to ink blend Pink Champagne onto the pink flowers and Sugared Lavender onto the lilac flowers – these inks are from Catherine Pooler Designs. In addition, ink blend Eucalyptus and Spruce ink onto the base of the leaves to add shading. Remember to use a clean cloth to buff off the ink over the embossing powder to brighten the embossing up. 

creating the backgrounds

After the images are fussy cut-out, it is time to create the backgrounds. Stamp the Altenew Pinstripe background stamp onto Soft Stone Gina K cardstock in embossing ink and cover with a White pearl WOW! embossing powder. In addition, repeat stamping this background stamp onto white card in Soft Granite ink from Hero Arts.

Trim both backgrounds down to 1/2″ smaller than a card base, as well as trimming down each end at an angle to create more interest to the card design. Foam mount these onto a card base made out of either white of soft stone cardstock. 

building up the floral border

To create a floral border, use a variety of depths of foam adhesive squares and liquid glue to adhere the flowers and leaves along the angled edge of the card panel. For a professional look, ensure you overlap or tuck in leaves and flowers within one another.

Next, add a small sentiment strip to the front of the card.  Lastly use a selection of sequins and liquid glue to embellish the floral border for added shine and interest. 

Creating a floral border

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Creating a floral border

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Pinstripe - Altenew
Pinstripe – Altenew
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Leafy Decor - PinkFresh Studio
Leafy Decor – PinkFresh Studio
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Because........ - Sunshine & Bee Designs
Because…….. – Sunshine & Bee Designs
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Spruce Ink - Catherine Pooler Designs
Spruce Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Spruce Reinker - Catherine Pooler Designs
Spruce Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Eucalyptus ink - Catherine Pooler Designs
Eucalyptus ink – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Eucalyptus reinker - Catherine Pooler Designs
Eucalyptus reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Pink Champagne - Catherine Pooler Designs
Pink Champagne – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Pink Champagne Reinker - Catherine Pooler Designs
Pink Champagne Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Sugared Lavendar Ink - Catherine Pooler Designs
Sugared Lavendar Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Sugared Lavendar Reinker - Catherine Pooler Designs
Sugared Lavendar Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs
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Soft Granite Shadow Ink - Hero Arts
Soft Granite Shadow Ink – Hero Arts
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WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink pad
WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink pad
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WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink refill
WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink refill
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WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink pad & refill
WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink pad & refill
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Opaque Bright White -WOW! Embossing Powder
Opaque Bright White -WOW! Embossing Powder
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White Pearl - WOW! Embossing Powder
White Pearl – WOW! Embossing Powder
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Soft Stone Heavy Weight Cardstock - Gina K Designs
Soft Stone Heavy Weight Cardstock – Gina K Designs
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Innocent Pink Heavy Weight Cardstock - Gina K Designs
Innocent Pink Heavy Weight Cardstock – Gina K Designs
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Lovely Lavender Heavyweight Cardstock - Gina K Designs
Lovely Lavender Heavyweight Cardstock – Gina K Designs
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Kwiwi Hero Hues Cardstock - Hero Arts
Kwiwi Hero Hues Cardstock – Hero Arts
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Palm Hero Hues Cardstock - Hero Arts
Palm Hero Hues Cardstock – Hero Arts
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Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb Cardstock
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb Cardstock
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Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb Cardstock
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb Cardstock
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Original MISTI - My Sweet Petunia
Original MISTI – My Sweet Petunia
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Gina K Designs - Connect Glue
Gina K Designs – Connect Glue
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Scrapbook Adhesives 3D foam squares 1/4
Scrapbook Adhesives 3D foam squares 1/4″ white
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“Life Changing” Blender Brushes 10 Pack
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WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (UK version)
WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (UK version)
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WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (US version)
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Teflon Bone Folder - Lawn Fawn
Teflon Bone Folder – Lawn Fawn
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Tim Holtz 8.5 Inches Comfort Trimmer - Tonic Studios
Tim Holtz 8.5 Inches Comfort Trimmer – Tonic Studios
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Trim and Score Board - We R Memory Keepers
Trim and Score Board – We R Memory Keepers
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QuickStik - We R Memory Keepers
QuickStik – We R Memory Keepers
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This post was produced as part of my design team work for SUNSHINE & BEE DESIGNS have not been paid to make this post, but I am given supplies from WOW! Embossing Powder to use. However, I create projects with creative control and produce projects I am proud of and with products that I love.   The information provided is based on my own personal experience – I am not an expert. 

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Hi, I am Verity and I live in the UK.  I love to create beautiful projects whenever I can. My main passion lies with Papercrafting, however, I will always turn my hand to a new project or craft any chance I get.

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