Lasting Lily Card of the Month - Design 2

For this card you will need:

• Lasting Lily stamp set
• Real Red, Smoky Slate, Grapefruit Grove, and Memento Black inkpads
• Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
• Shimmery White (3" x 5-1/4"), Whisper White (3-1/2" x 5-1/4", 3/4" x 3-1/4"), Basic Black (4" x 5-1/4"), and Smoky Slate (3-1/4" x 5-1/4", 5-1/2" x 8-1/2") cardstock
• Basic Black watercolor pencil
• Aqua Painter
• SNAIL adhesive

Directions:

1. Stamp sentiment of choice on the small white cardstock strip in Memento Black ink. Set aside to dry.
2. Stamp lily petal images in Real Red ink at the top of Shimmery White cardstock piece. When completely dry, use an Aqua Painter and Grapefruit Grove ink to lightly color over the inside of the images.  Allow to dry and over-stamp the images with Smokey Slate ink.
3. Stamp stem images in Memento Black ink.
4. Stamp leaves and lily images in Smokey Slate ink. 
5. Use a black watercolor pencil randomly to add detail lines and shading to the edges of the lilies; blend in slightly with Aqua Painter.
6. When COMPLETELY dry, color the flower spadix with Basic Black marker.
7. Finish card as shown.

If you don't already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I would love to be the one to help you with your stampin' needs.  If you like my Lasting Lily Collection, you can order a Card of the Month kit that includes the cardstock and embellishments you need to make two of each card, all cut and prepared to stamp right away.  Stamps, inks, and accessories can also be ordered for you if you don't already have them in your stampin' collection.  Be sure to sign up for my newsletter for information about the Card of the Month kits and how to order.  

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