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Friday, March 30, 2018

Using Detailed Stamps on Busy Backgrounds + Giveaway

I love trying to make things that shouldn't go together, go together.

Last week, I did a video on a wrinkle-free Distress Oxide background that I used with a simple, clean die cut. You can see that video here.

But then I thought - but what if I want to use a very detailed, intricate stamp on that same background? I'm a free American - I HAVE RIGHTS.

So I came up with a way to make that work that is super simple, fast and easy - and here it is. I took this stunning flower stamp from Sugar Pea, and using some watercolor gesso, I filled in the stamp and then overstamped it with the MISTI to be sure the design popped on that busy background. Very easy and fun, and you get the best of both worlds - a messy, splashy background and a precise, detailed stamp image that doesn't get lost.
Sugar Pea birthday card by Understand Blue
Pretty PeoniesSugarPea Designs |...
[ SGR ]
Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground -...
[ BLIC ]
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad...
[ SSS | ELH | MFT | BMS | JGG | CRF ]
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad...
[ SSS | ELH | MFT | BMS | JGG | CRF ]
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad...
[ SSS | ELH | MFT | BMS | JGG | ART | CRF ]
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad...
[ SSS | ELH | MFT | BMS | JGG | CRF ]
Ranger Inkssentials Mister, 2 oz.
[ ELH ]
Tsukineko VersaFine Clair NOCTURNE...
[ SSS | ELH ]
MISTI Stamping Tool
[ MSW | HA | SSS | ELH | SBC | MFT ]
Absorber - Synthetic Cleaning Cloth
[ AMZUS ]
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock by...
[ SUP ]
Whisper White Cardstock - Thick
[ SUP ]
Fabriano Artistico Extra White...
[ BLIC ]
Rotatrim Professional Series Cutter -...
[ BLIC ]
Mudder 10 Pack White Buffer Sanding...
[ AMZUS ]
Xyron ADHESIVE ERASER 23675
[ SSS | ART | AMZUS ]
Bone Folder by Stampin' Up!
[ SUP ]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue by Stampin' Up!
[ SUP ]
Ranger .5 Oz. MINI MULTI MEDIUM MATTE...
[ SSS | ELH | MFT ]
Ranger Craft Sheet - Teflon Craft Mat...
[ AMZUS ]
Sizzix BIG SHOT EXPRESS Gray and...
[ SSS | ART | BMS | CST ]
Amazon.com: Best Professional...
[ AMZUS ]

So do you want to see the video on this SIMPLE technique? Click here to watch in HD on YouTube, or hit play below!



Now this card is very special to me, because it's part of helping to celebrate my friend Wendy's 4th anniversary of her stamp company - Sugar Pea Designs! Wendy is an absolute angel, an awesome mom to the most charismatic kids I know, and just an overall nice person. You can see an interview we did with her on Crafty Chat here.


SugarPea Designs will be giving away (4) FOUR $40 gift certificates to the SugarPea Designs shop.
  
Winners will be randomly chosen from all the comments left along each stop of the hop.

Comments will close on April 7th 11:59 PM EST with winners announced on April 8th.

 ALSO - SugarPea Designs is offering a coupon code: BDAY04 for customers to receive 15% off their entire purchase AND a FREE 4x8 stamp set with any purchase (valid until April 7th 11:59 EST).


Amy Kolling
Amy Rohl
Amy Tsuruta
Ardyth Percy-Robb
Becky Pearce
Jennifer McGuire
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Kelly Lunceford
Kelly Latevola
Kerin Sylvester
Kristina Werner
Laura Bassen
Lea Lawson
Lydia Fiedler
Martha Tucker
Nichol Spohr
Nina-Marie Trapani
Raluca Vezeteu
Sandy Allnock
Simonne Clay
Stéphanie Beauchemin
Taheerah Atchia
Vera Yates

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112 comments:

  1. ~amy~March 30, 2018 at 5:36 AM

    This is perfection!

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  2. TinaMarch 30, 2018 at 5:38 AM

    Love this stamp set! Your card is beautiful.

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  3. Michele BairdMarch 30, 2018 at 6:22 AM

    Wow is the only word that comes to mind. THat back ground just blows me away!

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  4. ShannaMarch 30, 2018 at 6:33 AM

    I love all of the new ideas!

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  5. BarbMarch 30, 2018 at 7:32 AM

    Very pretty color scheme- great card!

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  6. Annette AllenMarch 30, 2018 at 8:11 AM

    what a fabulous background.. love this

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  7. VickiMarch 30, 2018 at 8:24 AM

    So pretty. Love the background.

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  8. KarenMarch 30, 2018 at 8:52 AM

    This is a stunning blend of technique, colors, and image! I love this!!

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  9. Kelsey ThomasMarch 30, 2018 at 8:53 AM

    Awesome card!

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  10. ArdythMarch 30, 2018 at 9:11 AM

    So beautiful! So great to have you joining the team for SugarPea's big party!

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  11. Lea LawsonMarch 30, 2018 at 9:12 AM

    What a fun background! So colorful! ♥♥

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  12. Debbie RumpzaMarch 30, 2018 at 9:41 AM

    Gorgeous gorgeous card!!

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  13. Liz WilliamsMarch 30, 2018 at 9:55 AM

    I loved the video and thanks so much for sharing how to do this technique. A masterpiece with your wonderful colored bg and your selection of a very beautifully detailed stamp (my favorite kinds).

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  14. KarthikhaMarch 30, 2018 at 10:10 AM

    Super pretty card!! Lovely!

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  15. bev pMarch 30, 2018 at 10:10 AM

    I love this idea (and actually suggested something like this on another blogger's site!) and I love peonies, so it all works. I have been playing lately with blobbing color onto paper and drawing my own doodle flowers over it after it dries. A huge step for a draw-o-phobe like me, but really fun. Stamps would be better! Thanks so much. (Would white acrylic paint, perhaps thinned a bit, work as well? Just wondering.)

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  16. Stampin and ScrappinMarch 30, 2018 at 10:18 AM

    Thank you for sharing your technique on the video! Love your design! This is something I need to experiment with in the near future.

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  17. Katherine (beadfreak22)March 30, 2018 at 10:22 AM

    Your card is beautiful! I love the combination of distressed and crisp. It’s like salty and sweet. Yum.

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  18. ChristineMarch 30, 2018 at 10:23 AM

    Another great video and something to try out. I love your card. That beautiful flower was perfect. Was the ground you used buff? Thanks

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  19. AnonymousMarch 30, 2018 at 10:24 AM

    Great technique. Thanks for sharing.

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  20. Chris HandyMarch 30, 2018 at 10:26 AM

    Awesome card. Great technique

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  21. Nicole ScholetMarch 30, 2018 at 10:27 AM

    Oh wow wow wow!!! Amazingness overload! What you did with those flower stamps was so incredible! And I love that idea about stamping with watercolor gesso on a busy background, I'll have to give that a try!

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  22. Cathy PMarch 30, 2018 at 10:28 AM

    What a great video and gorgeous card. Love the gesso on top of that background. Wonderful idea!

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  23. Patti BaileyMarch 30, 2018 at 10:46 AM

    Really really pretty and wonderful video!!

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  24. Maxine M.March 30, 2018 at 11:05 AM

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful card.

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  25. sharon gMarch 30, 2018 at 11:20 AM

    What a gorgeous look. The background is cool.

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  26. K . ShusterMarch 30, 2018 at 11:30 AM

    WOW! Just simply WOW. I too have many containers of various types of Gesso and I never thought of this. Your card is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing.

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  27. Becca YahrlingMarch 30, 2018 at 11:56 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  28. Dee EarnshawMarch 30, 2018 at 12:00 PM

    this is just stunning - great technique:)

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  29. Paper Therapy PonderingsMarch 30, 2018 at 12:11 PM

    beautiful background love oxide inks
    the flower is gorgeous on top of it
    thanks for sharing
    Barb Housner

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  30. AnonymousMarch 30, 2018 at 12:37 PM

    Just gorgeous!!!

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  31. Kathy HMarch 30, 2018 at 12:48 PM

    Beauuutiful! I really LOVE this card!

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  32. abhoneyabMarch 30, 2018 at 12:57 PM

    Beautiful card! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  33. Dana MMarch 30, 2018 at 2:03 PM

    Beautiful card, image and technique! I love that you can still see hints of the background color through the gesso, but the image is perfectly clear and prominent.

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  34. stratton24March 30, 2018 at 2:10 PM

    Great idea! No rules, and inspiration to stretch further, thank you!

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  35. Kathy MMarch 30, 2018 at 3:08 PM

    Love this card! Thanks for sharing!

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  36. Carolina KathyMarch 30, 2018 at 3:17 PM

    Thank you for sharing this technique. Always like trying new things, and your results are gorgeous!

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  37. CyndiMarch 30, 2018 at 3:44 PM

    Beautiful card, beautiful coloring!

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  38. BarbaraMarch 30, 2018 at 3:46 PM

    Such a beautiful card!

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  39. Lindar CMarch 30, 2018 at 3:57 PM

    Lovely! I like that the distress oxide inks show through the gesso.

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  40. MJMarch 30, 2018 at 4:04 PM

    Beautiful, stunning, and amazing card. I loved the process in your video. Thank you for sharing! I can not wait to try this.

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  41. MomcatMarch 30, 2018 at 4:38 PM

    Oh, great technique that makes a stunning card.

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  42. JenniferMarch 30, 2018 at 4:38 PM

    Wow! This is truly amazing - your talent with coloring is outstanding!

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  43. HeidiMarch 30, 2018 at 6:15 PM

    Love the oxide background. Beautiful card!

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  44. UnknownMarch 30, 2018 at 6:49 PM

    Beautiful card.

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  45. Andrea ShellMarch 30, 2018 at 7:45 PM

    Beautiful card! Your background is gorgeous!

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  46. JoAnneRILMarch 30, 2018 at 7:56 PM

    I love how this came out. The gesso is just translucent enough to sho the color behind it ever so softly. Very pretty. This is a gorgeous stamp set as well. My online spending is over this weekend. Happy Easter everyone!

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  47. IrisMarch 30, 2018 at 8:16 PM

    Beautiful card - love the background and the gorgeous peony.

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  48. Kirsty VittetoeMarch 30, 2018 at 8:30 PM

    What a beautiful bloom on your beautiful card!

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  49. CathyMarch 30, 2018 at 8:42 PM

    Beautiful card and a fantastic technique, thankyou! Cathy x

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  50. Sue DMarch 30, 2018 at 9:06 PM

    Beautiful--great technique.

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  51. Denise BryantMarch 30, 2018 at 9:11 PM

    Awesome colors on your beautiful card! Happy 4th birthday to SugarPea Designs!

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  52. cropmom66March 30, 2018 at 9:43 PM

    Gorgeous card...and a really cool technique!

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  53. Peggy MMarch 30, 2018 at 10:11 PM

    Beautiful card! Thank you for sharing!

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  54. ChristaMarch 30, 2018 at 10:17 PM

    Nice background!

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  55. cindybearjMarch 30, 2018 at 10:39 PM

    Your card is gorgeous! I love that technique and the gesso works so well. Gotta try this one. Happy Easter!

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  56. Kristin M.March 30, 2018 at 10:44 PM

    Wow!! Beautiful! Such a cool card!

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  57. UnknownMarch 30, 2018 at 11:58 PM

    Thank you for the tip, your card came out beautiful and your water color is great.

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  58. Julie WMarch 31, 2018 at 2:01 AM

    What a great idea to blend the carefree background with the perfect peony "over- stamp!" So creative and the best of both shine thru!

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  59. GeetMarch 31, 2018 at 6:19 AM

    Loved the oxide colour combo..great idea!!

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  60. Susie SonnierMarch 31, 2018 at 7:07 AM

    What a great card!

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  61. Sherry ButcherMarch 31, 2018 at 7:22 AM

    wonderful background and technique. Thanks for sharing.

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  62. Kristina B.March 31, 2018 at 8:00 AM

    Holy guacamole I love that background!

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  63. UnknownMarch 31, 2018 at 8:21 AM

    Great card! I love the technique you used for the background

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  64. LisaMarch 31, 2018 at 9:39 AM

    Gorgeous!!! Love this look so much.. I'd have sworn there was some metallic in there. Very cool!

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  65. NanciMarch 31, 2018 at 9:47 AM

    This is definitely a 'WOW' card! Love the background with the stamping! Thank you for sharing the video!

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  66. Linda MMarch 31, 2018 at 10:02 AM

    So pretty! Thanks for the video!

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  67. C. Sage DeerbornMarch 31, 2018 at 10:16 AM

    I would not have believed it, but you made it work with such a busy background. Beautiful outcome.

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  68. julesMarch 31, 2018 at 10:24 AM

    Beautiful technique for that stunning background! I've got to get me some watercolor gesso. Thank you, Lydia!

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  69. CarrieMarch 31, 2018 at 10:52 AM

    I love this card! I am going to try this technique!

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  70. Lori LienMarch 31, 2018 at 10:55 AM

    Thank You for sharing a great new technique

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  71. CentellazulMarch 31, 2018 at 11:25 AM

    Love this stamp set! Your card is super cute!!!

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  72. MirellaMarch 31, 2018 at 11:53 AM

    That's gorgeous, love your colour choices and stamp use!

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  73. Brenda KuderMarch 31, 2018 at 12:11 PM

    I am going to try that technique as soon as I get some gesso. Thanks.

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  74. UnknownMarch 31, 2018 at 12:14 PM

    Wow! I love that but never ever would have thought to try it! Thanks for teaching a great technique!!

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  75. IsabelleMarch 31, 2018 at 2:26 PM

    Your card is awesome ! Your work with the oxide inks is really fantastic.

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  76. Arianna BarbaraMarch 31, 2018 at 3:10 PM

    Wow! Awesome card and colors!!!

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  77. rushMarch 31, 2018 at 4:25 PM

    Love the background and the process.

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  78. M DelValleMarch 31, 2018 at 5:06 PM

    I am so into flowers lately and love this!

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  79. Kentucky DaisyMarch 31, 2018 at 5:10 PM

    So you get the "WOW Award" for this card!!! It is not only sensational, but I learned a whole new technique!! You chose an absolutely gorgeous focal point... the SPD peony... which I love, so that makes the design EVEN better. Thanks so much for sharing the design as well as the informative video.

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  80. Mary-Anne VMarch 31, 2018 at 5:27 PM

    cool look you created with all these colours.

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  81. Ciara TaylorMarch 31, 2018 at 5:45 PM

    I love oxides... I'm always so happy to learn new ways to use them !!!! BEAUTIFUl

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  82. Gayle BartholomewMarch 31, 2018 at 5:47 PM

    Beautiful card, the background is stunning!

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  83. Andrea HastilowMarch 31, 2018 at 6:45 PM

    HUGE like of this card, amazing background you created and then the peony , so detailed and delicate amongst all the busy colour, love it.

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  84. UnknownMarch 31, 2018 at 9:33 PM

    Beautiful card, will have to try this technique. Thanks for sharing!

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  85. Stef PerryApril 1, 2018 at 12:50 AM

    Lydia, this is a brilliant adaptation to that SCS tutorial. Love the results for both the background and the flower!

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  86. UnknownApril 1, 2018 at 1:45 AM

    What a unique background! Love the card!

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  87. DianeApril 1, 2018 at 7:51 AM

    Great card.

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  88. loulouApril 1, 2018 at 8:00 AM

    Thank you for sharing this awesome technique. The results look amazing.

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  89. LauraApril 1, 2018 at 8:54 AM

    I like how the gesso is slightly see-through so you still get a hint of color. Now, I'm off to watch your video on how you created that amazing background. I think I'm in love with that background!

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  90. Terrie D. (StarSpry)April 1, 2018 at 1:04 PM

    This is a great card! I love this stamp set and your cool background :)

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  91. Deborah KayeApril 1, 2018 at 1:47 PM

    Lovely card! I like how the gesso appears on the flower. Great background

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  92. Marjorie DUMONTIER April 1, 2018 at 3:50 PM

    You’ve made such an incredible floral design !!
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  93. TASApril 1, 2018 at 3:56 PM

    Stunning card! Thank you for sharing your technique and talent.

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  94. UnknownApril 1, 2018 at 5:01 PM

    so beautiful. Thanks for sharing this technique. Love this stamp, on my wish list!

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  95. HeatherApril 1, 2018 at 7:56 PM

    Beautiful!! Fabulous background! And using the gesso really lets that stunning flower stand out and hold its own against all that color!

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  96. GwenApril 1, 2018 at 7:57 PM

    Your background is beautiful and I love how you showed how to make this flower stand out! Great idea and lovely flower stamp!

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  97. CynthiaApril 1, 2018 at 7:57 PM

    This is lovely, Lydia! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  98. Amy C.April 1, 2018 at 10:37 PM

    I love your background and all the beautiful blend of colors.

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  99. Izzy ScrapApril 2, 2018 at 5:50 AM

    Fabulous background for a lovely flower ! Beautiful card ! Thanks for sharing and for inspiring. x

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  100. Teresa DoyleApril 2, 2018 at 9:37 AM

    Gorgeous background and an AWESOME technique! I am TOTALLY going be be getting some Gesso and trying this. A.S.A.P!!! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent and ideas!

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  101. SharlaApril 2, 2018 at 10:38 AM

    That background is crazy gorgeous, LOVE it!

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  102. UnknownApril 2, 2018 at 11:44 AM

    amazing card and awesome technique!

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  103. terriavidreader (IN-USA)April 2, 2018 at 9:24 PM

    So very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  104. Cathy LillieApril 2, 2018 at 9:44 PM

    Gorgeous! I love how the background colors still show through the gesso but are more subtle. Amazing technique and beautiful card!

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  105. Nana GriffinApril 3, 2018 at 12:03 PM

    A beautiful background.

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  106. Jen PApril 3, 2018 at 5:42 PM

    I am falling in love with this stamp set. Your card is stunning and I loved that you had a how to video on how to recreate such a beautiful effect. Stunning!

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  107. Stacey KowbelApril 3, 2018 at 8:50 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the technique!

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  108. Wendy Nicola JacksonApril 3, 2018 at 9:10 PM

    Wow, gorgeous ink work! Love the sereness of this gorgeous creation. Really beautiful! Hugs, Wends xoxo

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  109. UnknownApril 3, 2018 at 11:32 PM

    What a neat technique! I haven't played with gesso before, but I might need to after this video. I really like how the background colors shine through, so it's not stark white like masking might have made it. Thanks for sharing the fruits of your "but I want to try this!" efforts. Those are the best.

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  110. Beverly PerdueApril 4, 2018 at 9:13 PM

    Amazing card and background! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  111. Brandi RApril 6, 2018 at 9:54 PM

    This is gorgeous! Love the background ♥

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  112. D.Ann CApril 7, 2018 at 9:10 AM

    Stunning! What a fabulous background!!!
    Congrats to SugarPea on their 4th anniversary!

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