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All about Layering 4~ With Altenew Academy

So after taking 4 layering courses, I have a pretty good understanding of layering per say. My ability to line the stamps up is getting better and I was happy with the way I finished off the latest card.  

There were a quite few examples where different things were added besides layering the stamps.  One that caught  my attention was the use of embossing paste.  I chose to use a stencil and add some translucent pearl crisp powder to it, instead of the paste after inking it.  I love the finished look.


When the light hits it, it shimmers just under the layered flowers.  I also used some clear jewels that look like water droplets.  Those together with the embossing powder really put a step up in the card.  

Starting from the beginning of the process of making the card, I chose the Angelique Motifs stamp and die set to work with.  I used the fine tulle background stencil and various Altenew pink, purple and green crisp dye inks for the images.  I used the larger blending brush to blend the ink onto to the card panel.  I cut the front panel of the card to 5 and a quarter x 4 inches.  I placed my flowers in position and used some press and seal to keep the image together.  I used Altenew instant dimension foam adhesive to give them a little lift.  Placed it on the base and added one more flower on the largest image using the foam tape as well. I stamped  and embossed the sentiment with Pure White Crisp Embossing Powder  from the Paint a Flower- Fashion Monger Dahlia on black cardstock and used a circle punch to cut it out, adhered it with foam adhesive and mounted it on a black piece of cardstock then adhered it to an A2 card base.  The black frame gives it balance with the circle sentiment.  I trimmed some of the leaves off but chose to keep the flowers over the edge of the panel.  

Below are a couple pictures of some of what I used.  I usually take photos so that I can remember all of the products I used.  It has been a huge help! 





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