Amaryllis in Bloom Card

Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, or any other occasion, this Amaryllis in Bloom Card from Stampendous is a great way to show someone how much you care.  The golden edge on this card gives it a classic look that is sure to be appreciated by all.  This is a great card for crafters of all skill levels, and when combined with other similar cards, makes a great gift to give to someone going away to college or moving into a new home.

Materials:

• Cling Jumbo Amaryllis from Stampendous
• Aged Gold Embossing Enamel
• Jumbo Perfectly Clear Handle
• Versamark™ Watermark Stamp Pad
• White Card stock, Vellum
• Seam Binding
• Ranger Archival Ink - Black , Dye Ink - Brown
• Glimmer Mist- Pomengranate
• Signo Uni-Ball White Gel Pen
   

Instructions:

1. Stamp Amaryllis onto vellum using black ink.
    
2. Color with glimmer mist using waterbrush.  Add shading using brown watercolor pencil.
    
3. Tear edges of vellum and smear with Versamark Watermark ink and heat emboss using aged gold embossing powder.
    
4. Sponge edges of cardbase using Versamark Watermark ink and heat emboss using aged gold embossing enamel.
    
5. Sponge edges of main image using brown dye ink.
    
6. Cut white cardstock as background panel and sponge edges using brown ink.
    
7. Assemble card.