Mastering Inking Techniques for Stunning Country Basket Bouquet Framed Decor

Keisha Diann
4 hours ago
2 min read

Floral basket decor with colorful flowers on lavender background. Text reads: Simon Says Stamp, Country Basket Bouquet, inking, die-cutting, embossing.

Hello Lovelies! I missed one, today's project is actually from the Beautiful Moments release and I just realized that I never did a blog post for it! I really wanted to sharebecause I believe ink-blending and color selection can be a crafting super-power and help you elevate your cards and projects from ok to delightful. Join me for a few moments as we work on inking a country basket bouquet.

Ink-blending and Color-Selection Tips:

Get The Right Tools - select the right size/shape brushes for the tasks
Less Is More - do not over-ink your brushes and build up color in layers
Two Colors Are Better Than One - use a light and darker version of the same color to create shadows/depth and highlights.
Swatches Are Your BFF - these are an essential tool in color-matching your ink palette to your inspiration.
Let The Packaging Inspire You - if you are unsure of what colors to pick, you'll never fail with taking guidance from the packaging and adlib as you gain confidence and are feeling inspired.

I'd be completely happy about a bunny delivering me flowers!

Key Supplies for Inking A Country Basket Bouquet Framed Decor

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Some bunny DOES love you!

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SOME BUNNY LOVES YOU FRAMED DECOR - Inking, Die-cutting and Embossing

Size: ~5" x 7"

Framed decor with a bunny, colorful flowers in a basket, and text "beautiful friend, some bunny loves you" on a purple floral background. — Hope this sends a ray of sunshine to whoever gets it.

COLOR PALETTE

SIMON SAYS STAMP PAWSITIVELY SATURATED INK PADS: Carnation, Guava, Watermelon, Cherry, Butter, Melon, Sherbet, Gingerbread, Cocoa, Field, Fairway, Sprout, Earl

Twelve colorful ink pads labeled with names like Earl, Sprout, and Cocoa are arranged on a grid-patterned background.

INKING THE DIE-CUTS

See tips above.

Craft supplies on grid mat: ink pads labeled Cherry to Cocoa, brushes, and leaf and flower cutouts in various colors. Mood is creative.

EMBOSS AND INK THE BACKGROUND WITH WHITE PIGMENT INK

Embossed lavender paper with floral design, featuring a pastel grey basket with pink and yellow flowers. Framed, intricate, delicate.

UP CLOSE AND CRAFTY

Colorful flowers with pink, yellow, and red petals on a textured purple background. Green leaves and a woven basket detail visible. — Taking the time to ink with dark and light tones of the color family makes the flowers look more interesting.

Cute bunny with flowers on a floral backdrop. Text: "beautiful friend" and "some bunny loves you." Pastel colors and a gray frame. — Bunny to the rescue with his tiny flower basket!

LAST LOOK

Framed artwork with a white bunny, flowers in a basket, and text "beautiful friend" on a purple background. Plush rabbit with carrot nearby. — I'll confess that I'm hanging onto this cutie in my craft room to brighten my day.

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SUPPLIES:

I listed the products that I have used below. Please note that these are compensated affiliate links, used at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support. All stamps used today were part of my In My Heart maker package from Simon Says Stamp. Click on the icons below each product picture to shop with SimonSaysStamp.com.