Steppin' it Up or Taken' it Down (a notch)

I was inspired by a Stampin' Up! 2021 Artisan, Martin Stone, and his absolutely beautiful card.  I was short on time so I decided to CASE-it and take it down a notch (or two).  Here I have a beginner card, casual crafter card, and an avid stamper card...I would say Martin's is an Artisan Avid Card!

The beginner card used the stamps to color the images.  Two-step stamping is my favorite!

For the casual card, I added a layer with the Subtle Embossing Folder to the base and a Stitched Shape - Square to the focal point image.  The image was stamped in Memento ink and colored with Stampin' Blends.  I LOVE how you can use different colors and blend them together so easily with the Blends!

I typically don't step up my cards this much.  I used the new Subtles Designer Series Paper (that is only available now as one of the FREE five packs of paper included with a Starter Kit).  I added the fun Stitched With Whimsy dies and fussy-cut the branch and flowers.  The Epoxy Dots are just so cool to add to florals and greenery...they look like drops of water!

It's hard to come up with a project...we all need some kind of inspiration!  I took an idea of a card I loved online and used the card map below to make my trio of cards.  I hope you're inspired!

Here's to CASE-ing and either Steppin' it Up! or Taken' it Down a Notch!

 

Product List

A Touch Of Ink Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [155233]	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147272]	Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [148059]
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597]	Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144045]	Stitched With Whimsy Dies [155314]
Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets [147801]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]
Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack [152475]	Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack [154579]