Hello Hyacinth!

I learned a new technique with this card today -  I found out about it on the Less is More Challenge.  which is a CASE challenge this week.  You'll find JJ Boltons tutorial for the technique here.  Basically -  you stamp an image (or group of images) on your card base - then you stamp it again on a separate panel - die cut a word out of the panel and adhere the letters over the original stamping matching up the inkings.

First I made this card -  die cutting the word 'garden' and layering it over the stamped panel.  I also layered a die cut grass cut out of some mulberry paper along the bottom of the panel.  I rounded the corners and layered it to a white card base.

Here's a close up so you can see how I matched up the letters with the original stamping.  The letters show up a little better on lighter stampings -  see how you can see them more clearly on the pink and they sort of get lost on the darker purple?

So - then I realized this was a little too involved to be considered CAS for the Less is More challenge - so I created a simpler version..  For this card I just stamped one of the hyacinths in pink and green (the pink photographed so lightly - I must have taken 10 pics of it before finally settling on this - which is STILL very light looking - sorry!)

 And here is a close up of the letters layered over the image.  I think this technique works best with some of the letters extending past the stampings  so they are white - it seems to help your eye see the word!

This card is also for these challenges:

SCS Inspitation Challenge -  My Deco Web Store

This was my inspiration from the site.

Addicted to CAS - code word - Flower.

We here in MA (and across the US) are SO thankful that the Marathon Bomber was apprehended yesterday.  He was found hiding in a covered boat in someones backyard.  He apparently was severely injured and is currently in critical condition in a hospital.  He is just 19 -  and I can't help but feel so very sorry for him and glad he was taken alive.  You wonder what in his life led him and his brother to do what they did.  I hope we are able to find out in the coming months.  My prayers are with all involved -  those who lost their lives from this tragedy, those who are maimed for life as a result of injuries, and the families as well.

Stamps:  Waltzingmouse - Vintage Garden Flowers.
Paper:  White - PTI,  green mulberry paper.
Ink:  Memento - Angel Pink, Bamboo Leaves, Sweet Plum
Accessories:  Block Alphabet Dies - PTI, foam tape, fresh grass die - MFT