Adding Texture--Simply

Good Sunday Morning!  Winter is trying to make a come back here in Chicago, but I'm thinking "Spring"!  This card features the stamp set, Wonderful You, which is part of the FREE Wheelin' special.  There's just a few short days left on that special so be sure to email me today to get your FREE Jumbo Wheel with a purchase of a selected stamp set.

Now for the "Adding Texture--Simply" part.  The easiest way to add texture is simply by sponging.  I stamped the flowers and leaves using Basic Black onto So Saffron and Old Olive.  Once I cut out the images, I sponged using a Sponge Dauber with the same color ink.  If you want more of a dramatic effect, sponge with a shade darker (More Mustard on So Saffron and Always Artichoke on Old Olive).  The quick and easy sponging makes flowers and leaves look a lot more life like!  I really like this effect!

Here's a close up of the flowers.  They are popped up on Stampin' Dimensionals. 

Here are the details:

Stamp Set:  Wonderful You

Inks:  Basic Black, So Saffron, Old Olive, Bordering Blue

Card Stock:  Close to Cocoa, Bordering Blue, So Saffron, Old Olive (used Color Coach for color combo)

Accessories:  Sponge Daubers, Stampin' Dimensionals, Word Window Punch, Ticket Corner Punch

Have a great rest of the weekend and thanks for the visit!

Sheryl