Hello, crafty friends! Have you checked out new Build-A-Flower: Carnation Set from Altenew? With this Build-A-Flower: Carnation, anyone can achieve a realistic look as it gives extra depth to the carnation image with four layers.
I started by stamping the sentiments in the middle of my card front with Altenew Permanent Black Ink. FYI, I used the following stamp sets from Altenew to create my own sentiment: Smile More, Hug Me, and Halftone Hearts.
Then I stamped the multi-step carnation images, leaves, and a cluster of tiny flowers from Build-A-Flower: Carnation around my sentiments to create my own floral background.
FYI, here is the list of Altenew Crisp Dye Inks I used for each image.
- Yellow carnation: Citrus Burst, Fresh Lemon, Honey Drizzle, and Orange Cream
- Coral carnation: Frosty Pink, Peach Perfect, Rouge, and Caramel Toffee
- Pink carnation: Pink Diamond, Pinkalicious, Rubellite, and Razzleberry
- Leaves: Bamboo and Parrot
- Outline flowers: Evening Gray
I made some stamping mistakes while masking the images. So I hid them with Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Mix. I think it would have been look better with sequins.
By the way, my husband said that I stamped too many sentiments which made my card to look so busy. What do you think?
Giveaway
I’m giving away one $20 gift certificate to the Altenew online store. Leave a comment below and I will announce one lucky winner on Tuesday, December 19th. Good luck!
Supplies
I have listed the supplies I used below. I participate in several affiliate programs including Simon Says Stamp(SSS), Ellen Hutson(EH), and Altenew(AN). It means I get a small commission at no additional cost to you when products are purchased through links I share here. Thank you for your support.
 Altenew Build-A-Flower: Carnation Shop at: AN |
 Altenew Smile More Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Hug Me Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Halftone Hearts Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Mix Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Lifestyle Crafts Quickstik Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger Multi Medium Matte Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Altenew Permanent Black Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Rouge Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Orange Cream Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Parrot Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Evening Gray Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Fresh Lemon Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Razzleberry Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Bamboo Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Honey Drizzle Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Pinkalicious Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Frosty Pink Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Peach Perfect Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Caramel Toffee Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Citrus Burst Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Rubellite Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Pink Diamond Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
Isabelle
The colors you’ve chosen are beautiful, making a very happy card !
Dec . 13 . 2017jlingraham
You sure did a lovely card with the carnation.
Dec . 13 . 2017Mary Holshouser
Love your carnations.
Dec . 13 . 2017they were my favorite cut flower.
My husband always brought me a
bouquet of them for holidays and
anniversaries.
thanks for sharing.
Nazneen
Super loved your card.. and no.. sentiments look apt.. not crowding
Dec . 13 . 2017Amber McGary
If you want to say all of that then it is okay. I love the way all of the sentiments look! I also love the card design. Thank you for all the great inspiration and for the chance to win a great prize!
Dec . 13 . 2017Deepa Lakshman
I don’t think it’s too many sentiments. I like it. I’m drooling over the flowers again. You are becoming an enabler. I have to get this flower in my collection.
Dec . 13 . 2017ANDREA HASTILOW
Sorry to disagree with the hubby but on this I think he’s wrong. Sometimes you have to say a bit more than one line to let people know you’re there. Loving this pretty, spring coloured flower card & the sparkles really look swell x
Dec . 13 . 2017melissaf123
Beautiful OLC, love the color combos for your pretty carnations and leaves. I think these sentiments compliment each other nicely, I don’t think it looks too busy at all.
Dec . 13 . 2017memellie
I disagree with your husband, sometimes you just have to say what you need to say! Your card is beautiful and this stamp set is awesome!
Dec . 13 . 2017Linda Anderson
I prefer carnations over roses, as my husband learned early on in our marriage. They are pretty and smell so nice! Beautiful cards May and I love the colors you’ve used. Thanks for sharing.
Dec . 13 . 2017Joyce Boylan
Oo la la! These are beautiful! Your card looks light and fluffy!
Dec . 13 . 2017Sharon Brand
The card is very pretty and all the layers make the flowers quite real!
Dec . 13 . 2017I agree with your husband – a little less in the sentiment dept!
Sue LD
So real looking–I like the colors.
Dec . 13 . 2017Barb Macaskill
Everything about this card is stunning! The colored flowers, the gray stamped flowers, the sentiment and the sequins are the perfect finishing touch! TFS!
Dec . 13 . 2017Mona Toth
Beautiful card and stamp set! 🙂
Dec . 13 . 2017Ina Nelson
Stunning card with this beautiful set.
Dec . 13 . 2017LINDA WOOD
Your card is very bright and happy and the hand-stamped background is perfect for these flowers.
Dec . 13 . 2017Nandini
So beautiful. Love all the gorgeous color combos you have used for the blooms!
Dec . 13 . 2017JmB
Gorgeous card and colors. The carnations are so realistic. I’m a minimal sentiment type…but they are so positive. One inside would get my vote. Thank you for sharing.
Dec . 13 . 2017Fran
Wow these are stunning!
Dec . 13 . 2017Karen Arana
The flowers are gorgeous and I love the sentiments!
Dec . 13 . 2017KimMJ
I absolutely adore carnations as they are so beautiful in their simplicity. You cards are really beautiful. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration.
My wish list just got a little longer. 😉
Dec . 13 . 2017Andi Szabo
I like the two sentiments. Not too busy too me at all. I need that carnation stamp in my life! Lovely card.
Dec . 13 . 2017Heidi
Love this gorgeous card design, the colours remind me of spring!
Dec . 13 . 2017Marcia Scantlin
I think your husband is right -too many sentiments. But the flowers are sure pretty.
Dec . 13 . 2017