Julie Hickey Floral Buttons

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Another floral make to share, this time I've used the Floral Buttons stamp set from Julie Hickey Designs.  I've loved going back to a simple inked background with strong focal images.


Shaded Lilac distress oxide ink was brushed over a fine florals stencil by Funky Fossil to create the soft background which was matted onto purple and orange cardstock to match the colours of the flowers.  The floral buttons were stamped onto watercolour card, coloured with distress inks and easily cut out by hand as the borders are naturally irregular.  Colouring is a favourite technique of mine.


There are four different sentiments in the set to suit different occasions which all fit into the little blank frame, I chose Happy Birthday for this make.  The main larger flower was raised up on foam pads whereas all the rest were glued down flat grouped together in an overlapping arrangement.

I've used - 6x6" white card base
Julie Hickey Floral Buttons stamp set
Distress Inks - wilted violet, crushed olive, carved pumpkin
Funky Fossil fine florals stencil
Distress Oxide - wilted violet
Linking up with -
AAA Birthday #38 Flowers                                                 Seize the Birthday #240 Favourite Technique

Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Comments

  1. As.I.Do.Rodos.Wednesday, 15 June, 2022

    A stunning card
    Ginny
    My Blog As I do Rodos

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  2. CathyFriday, 17 June, 2022

    Such a pretty card, I love the floral stencilling, perfect match for the stamped images, thankyou for playing along at Seize the Birthday, Cathy x

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  3. EmmaTSaturday, 18 June, 2022

    Beautiful design, love the soft background. Emmax

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  4. NancySaturday, 18 June, 2022

    This card totally caught my attention in the gallery at STB. I love the background and then the way you grouped those floral images is just perfect! I adore this! Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday!

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  5. ValérieSaturday, 18 June, 2022

    This is very pretty. I love the circles with the flowers inside and the background. Thank you for sharing your beautiful creation at AAA Birthday! Stay safe and keep crafting!

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  6. JaneTuesday, 21 June, 2022

    Beautiful! Love your circles of flowers and the colours are so pretty. Thanks for playing at AAA Birthday, hope to see you join in with future challenges too. Stay safe & keep crafting!

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