There is something about the chocolate box image of a country cottage and I loved stamping this image and playing with various elements to give an almost picture postcard effect to this card.
One main point to raise is that with such a large stamp that once you have stamped with the black ink leave it as long as possible before you start to add the colour. This will prevent any sluggish looking areas on key areas.
Once I had stamped and coloured in this image I stamped out the foxgloves and the swallow and careful cut round the edges before working out where I wanted to add them to the card.
I had a bit of a hiccup with the edges on this card so I found some printed antique strips that worked their wonders in hiding the odd wonky edge!
After adding the strips I then added the foxglove and swallow by using sticky foam pads. This meant they just stood apart slightly from the card itself.
My Dad has the typical country garden and I know he will love this card for Fathers Day later this year so I will be saving this one for him.
Enjoy your crafting today
N x
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