For Mom by Janet Axtman

It's always a treat to discover unexpected versatility in our stamp sets! While putting away my Easter supplies, the lovely lily from the 6029 - Easter Lilies Set caught my eye with its potential for a Mother's Day card.

Inspired by a similar circular background created by Tina Smith, my card began with cutting nine 1" circles using the 5724-Nested Circle Dies. One of these circles was then cut in half. To add dimension, I gently brushed the edges of each circle with Victorian Velvet and Shaded Lilac Distress Oxide inks, creating a soft two-toned effect.

Next, I selected a piece of lilac polka dot cardstock from the 5939-Fairy Garden PP, cut to 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" with a die from 5726-Nested Rectangle Set. This was adhered to a white A2 card base, leaving a consistent 1/2" border.

The circles were then arranged onto the polka dot panel using foam tape for added lift. Starting with the center row and working outwards allowed for even spacing. The half circles were positioned on either side of the middle row. I appreciated the small border Tina left before the circles began, a detail I incorporated as well, enhancing the overall background.

Before focusing on the lily, I used the new 5910-Large Letter Die Set to cut out two M's and an O for the "Mom" sentiment and set them aside.

The elegant lilies in a vase image from the Easter set were then stamped and colored with Copic markers. After carefully fussy cutting the image, I arranged it on the circular background along with the die-cut "Mom". Finally, I scattered lavender, iridescent, and gold sequins across the card for a touch of sparkle.

Thanks for joining me here today. I hope you enjoyed seeing how I created the background using circles and big letters. Please make a visit to the Ai Store this weekend for all your card making needs and don't forget to image all the different uses a stamp set can have to extend your dollars and collection.

 

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