How many patterns can you have on a card before it's too many?
As many as you want!
I'm comfortable with a lot of patterns on a card if the colors are the same. Typically a card like this one would stress me out to the point that I would have to simplify it and add some white space. But for some reason this card makes me smile. I think it's because the ink colors are from one collection so they are meant to work together.
I started this card by ink blending Serene and Sparkling Berry inks onto the front of a slimline card base using the Just Plaid Slimline Die.
Next I did some direct to paper with all 4 of the new Beach Retreat inks onto some white card stock and die cut a bunch of candles. I stamped the patterns on them using the same ink color as the candle for a tone on tone look which also helps with the patterns not being overpowering. I die cut the Party Word Die twice. I added ink to one set of letters and layered them onto the white letters. Next I stamped the flames using Shea Butter ink, cut them out with the coordinating die and layered them onto a black piece of card stock cut with the same die.
I adhered everything directly to the card base then used a clear sparkle pen to add some shine to the flames.
I adhered everything directly to the card base then used a clear sparkle pen to add some shine to the flames.
Looking at the card now I may go back and add a few sequins. Would you add them?
Happy Stampin'
and thanks so much for visiting!
Stay safe everyone!!
Susan
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