Lotus Love

Do you ever have one of those stamps that take longer than 

others to figure out? The Lotus Blossom was that one for me!

This is a 3-step stamp. I could get the first two to look good 

but when I added the third - I just didn't like it - frustrating!

Then I remembered seeing somewhere (probably on Pinerest)

someone did a 2 or 3 step stamping technique but on the 

last step they embossed with clear embossing powder. 

I thought I'd give it a try...

...and I absolutely LOVE it!!!!

I used perfect plum and wisteria wonder. When I heat set the

clear embossing powder it made the colors look richer - it made the

perfect plum look very similar to blackberry bliss. Plus

with the third step being embossed I was able to sponge my 

background - this would be a great technique for a one

layer card but I decided to cut this piece down and put a

piece of blackberry bliss card stock in behind.

This was a fun card to make - and easy too! 

The best kind!

supplies:

all from Stampin' Up! unless noted

card stock: whisper white, blackberry bliss

stamp set: Lotus Blossom

ink: wisteria wonder, perfect plum, old olive, pear pizzazz,

      soft sky, pool party, pacific point

big shot: delicate designs EF, sm stitched rectangle stackbles (lawn fawn),

   celebrations die (Penny Black)

embossing powder: clear

Happy Stampin'

and thanks so much for visiting!