You Are a Blessing

After looking over some challenge sites, I decided to make a card for submission. The artwork of this stamp set is often called henna art and is usually painted on one's body. It is a custom in India and other countries for brides to have these intricate designs applied to their arms and hands before the wedding.
A panel of white cardstock was stamped with a leaf design in two colors. The third color was achieved by second generation stamping with the taupe ink. A panel of blue cardstock was also stamped with a tiny leaf design in matching ink and applied to the card base. Another panel was adhered, offset toward the lower left and then the focal panel was adhered. In keeping with the sketch, three strips of banners were added, two with stamped designs on them. A blue leaf was stamped, heat embossed with a sentiment in silver powder, fussy cut and applied. It was intended to be applied over the center stamped leaf but due to a taupe thumbprint, it had to be used for cover up instead. A happy accident? I'm not so sure! Finally the three silver sequins were added. The inside of the card base was lined with white cardstock and decorated with stamps.

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The card is being submitted to

1. Watercooler Wednesday Color Challenge #89








2. CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge #194

Techniques: Stamping, sponging, second generation stamping, heat embossing, fussy cutting
Size: A2 (4.25" x 5.5")

Stampin' Up! Materials
Inks: Tip Top Taupe, Soft Sky
Cardstock: Whisper White, Tip Top Taupe, Soft Sky
Misc.: Dimensionals foam, embossing powder (silver)

Other Materials
Stamps: Lil' Inker Designs "Modern Mehndi"
Misc.: Sequins