Once again I saw a card online I absolutely loved, then (1) did not make note of the originator’s name so I could credit him or her, and (2) took my design in a slightly different direction. I try to avoid the first and pursue the second! It is a thrill to see the beautiful work stampers are doing using this bundle, and although I resisted yet another floral set, Petal Park has so much potential. And of course, its companion bundle, Sentimental Park, offers even more creative possibilities. So I gave in and have enjoyed both bundles tremendously.
Although I enjoy shading and blending when coloring with Stampin’ Blends, these flowers are pretty small for that. Using the blunt (smaller) tip of the marker makes this fast and easy, especially if you’re not looking for complete coverage. I like to leave some areas of the flowers uncolored to look more realistic.
I don’t seem to get tired of using shades of purple, and I’m glad Stampin’ Up! has so many. There’s a feeling in the stamping community that we’re due for a color “refresh,” when Stampin’ Up! adds colors to the standard lineup and removes others. Having experienced this in other new catalogs, I understand the need to keep things fresh and to offer a wide spectrum of color. But please don’t tamper with my purples!
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