Bloomin' and Paper Piercing

Hello Everyone
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I created this card for a workshop earlier this year. My lovely hostess had especially requested a project using aqua painters and the piercing mat and tool - so this is what I came up with.
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I started with a card in Always Artichoke and a strip of Very Vanilla cardstock, with the corners rounded with the corner punch.
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I used the Bloomin' with Beauty stamp set and stamped the flower image using the marker direct to stamp technique. Then I used the aqua painter and a little ink to add colour to the flower. I stamped the sentiment in Always Artichoke ink for a subtle effect.
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Next I used the piercing tool and mat to create the pattern on the Vanilla cardstock, then wrapped the gingham ribbon around the top - securing with glue dots.

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This card works in so many colourways - but this one is my favourite.
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Hope you like.