Shimmer Bloom

I have found a new love with an old product......SHIMMERY WHITE PAPER!  The new BIRTHDAY BLOOMS + shimmer paper = MAGIC!



You can't tell it's shimmery paper right now, but trust me the close up will show you....



See that bit of shimmer??  That's the shimmery paper that I stamped my bloom on.  I used Archival Black ink then colored with markers.  And even with all the color, the shimmer shines through!  The paper has a smoother texture that lets the markers glide over the top....I just LOVE it!

But let's talk inspiration for a minute.  I got my layout idea from the sketch challenge at Try Stampin' -or not- on Tuesday.

A nice simple layout that worked well with the BIRTHDAY BLOOM stamp set.

Now let's talk about the rest of the card, it's all very simple! I used Crumb Cake for my card base and added a layer of Calypso Coral.  That one simple coral layer really works well with the flower and creates a nice frame.  Did you notice the very light Sahara Sand that I added to the Whisper White layer?  I didn't want the white to be too white....you know what I mean??  Sometimes just a hint of color adds depth.  And of course the gorgeous greeting, stamped in Archival Black.  This stamp set is a no brainer for me between the gorgeous flowers and the oh so beautiful greetings!

So now it's your turn to do some stamping!!  Why not give this week's sketch a try!  You can find out more details at Try Stampin' -or not- on Tuesday.

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