Build-A-Flower: Sakura Blossom in Yellow!

by Erum Tasneem

Hello! Erum here.

I used the Build-A-Flower: Sakura Blossom Stamp Set on my card today with the Floral Shadow Stamp Set. Also, today marks one year since my first post here at the Altenew blog. What an incredible journey this has been.

Altenew Build A Flower Sakura Blossom | FLoral Shadow Stamp Sets | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0 | @altenew

Firstly, I started by stamping the larger of the two Sakura Blossom flowers using Citrus Burst in the first layer. For the second layer, I used Honey Drizzle. Because I needed two of this size, I repeated the step once again.

Altenew Build A Flower Sakura Blossom | FLoral Shadow Stamp Sets | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0 | @altenew

Next, I stamped the smaller Sakura Blossom using the same inks. In addition to this, I stamped the leafy vines from the Floral Shadow Stamp Set to build my floral spray. I used Mocha Crisp Ink to stamp these.

Altenew Build A Flower Sakura Blossom | FLoral Shadow Stamp Sets | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0 | @altenew

At this point, I realized that the images need more oomph. Therefore, I started adding details with my color pencils.

Altenew Build A Flower Sakura Blossom | FLoral Shadow Stamp Sets | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0 | @altenew

I followed the stamped design with my pencils and added a few strokes in yellows and browns. I added black crystals as flower centers.

Altenew Build A Flower Sakura Blossom | FLoral Shadow Stamp Sets | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0 | @altenew

Similarly, I added shading to the leafy vines from the Floral Shadow Stamp Set. After I was done, I fussy cut my pieces out.

Altenew Build A Flower Sakura Blossom | FLoral Shadow Stamp Sets | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0 | @altenew

Before I began arranging my floral spray, I added some diluted Warm Sunshine Metallic Ink Spray as watercolor to my background. Also, I added black paint splatters to balance my sentiment label.

I arranged all my flowers on different levels with foam tape. I then heat embossed my sentiment from the Frosted Garden Stamp Set using Pure White Crisp Embossing Powder.

Altenew Build A Flower Sakura Blossom | FLoral Shadow Stamp Sets | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0 | @altenew

Finally, after the arrangement was done and the sentiment was in place, I added coordinating sequins. In the end, I popped my card front onto a kraft base with foam tape.

I hope you liked my card! Thank you for always being super encouraging. I love reading your comments.

See you soon!

Erum

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Lagene January 28, 2018 - 9:43 AM

WOW! This is Gorgeous! I love your coloring and card design!

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Erum Tasneem January 28, 2018 - 12:14 PM

Thank you Lagene :)

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Harriet January 28, 2018 - 2:45 PM

Beautiful card, Erum, and your explanation is great!

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Erum Tasneem January 29, 2018 - 8:19 AM

Thanks :)

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Hussena January 28, 2018 - 10:08 PM

Absolutely gorgeous card.. Your coloring is just Wowzers ?

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Erum Tasneem January 29, 2018 - 8:19 AM

Thank you ♥

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LauraJane:) January 29, 2018 - 11:16 AM

Be still my Heart!

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Erum Tasneem January 29, 2018 - 12:52 PM

hehe I knew you would like it :) Thank you ♥

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Karthikha Uday January 29, 2018 - 11:22 AM

Gorgeous in yellow!! <3

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Erum Tasneem January 29, 2018 - 12:52 PM

Thank you♥

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Trina P. January 29, 2018 - 11:50 AM

Happy one year posting. Gorgeous card in yellow. Great description of your process.

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Erum Tasneem January 29, 2018 - 12:54 PM

Thank you Trina ♥

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Tracie Pond January 29, 2018 - 5:25 PM

Oh sweet, Erum! I am in love with your coloring. =)

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Erum Tasneem January 30, 2018 - 8:20 AM

Thanks Tracie ♥

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Maria Peters January 30, 2018 - 1:05 AM

This is another stunner from you, Erum! I’m such a fan of your work!

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Erum Tasneem January 30, 2018 - 8:24 AM

And I am yours! Thank you Maria.

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Cristina January 30, 2018 - 6:02 AM

OH….so beautiful in yellow too…
Cristina
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Erum Tasneem January 30, 2018 - 8:25 AM

Thank you ♥

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Andrea Hastilow January 30, 2018 - 11:45 AM

Stunning in the yellow, I fell for the cherry blossom when Altenew brought it out , the petals make it look so real with the folds.

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Erum Tasneem January 30, 2018 - 2:42 PM

So true! It is a very different type of flower with the folds and a 3D die!

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MelissaF January 30, 2018 - 7:16 PM

Wow, gorgeous card! I love the yellow blossoms on the kraft card base and your pencil coloring details really make your card so stunning! LOVE that you mixed in some elements from Floral Shadow for leaves and the mocha ink color too.

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Erum Tasneem February 3, 2018 - 2:03 PM

Thank you Melissa ♥

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Helen January 31, 2018 - 8:49 AM

Erum, this card is so lovely. The cheerful flowers show so well against the softer vine/spattered background. tfs

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Erum Tasneem February 3, 2018 - 2:03 PM

Thanks Helen ♥

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shylaa February 2, 2018 - 1:50 AM

gorgeous sakura, lucky must be your friend

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Erum Tasneem February 3, 2018 - 2:04 PM

thank you!

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