Becky's Stampin' Studio: 3D Coneflower Celebrations

The Coneflower Celebrations Bundle is just stunning! And, in searching how to use it, I found these awesome suggestion by Patty Bennett!! First of all, for the layered flower, she used our new Two-Tone Cardstock! What a wonderful use of this versatile paper! This gives you so many colors to layer, without a lot of bulk! Then, she paired that with our new Irresistible Designs DSP - which is resist paper, to which she added coordinating color with a Blending Brush (which makes it so gorgeously easy!) And, THEN, she used ink and Blending Brushes to add color detail and depth to the petals! Absolutely Gorgeous! We will be doing this in club this month., and probably something similar in class, it's that amazing!

Measurements:

Berry Burst: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4", scrap
Irresistible Designs DSP (N): 4" x 5 1/4", 1/2" x 4" (inside)
Berry Burst 2-Tone Cardstock: 4" strip
Petunia Pop 2-Tone Cardstock: 4" strip
Granny Apple Green 2-Tone Cardstock: 4" strip
Pecan Pie 2-Tone Cardstock: scrap

To Make this Card:

Cut the "base" of the flower from Berry Burst 2-Tone Cardstock. I also cut 2 top layers to experiment with. You'll want to flip them over before you cut, so you can play with both sides.
I was pretty sure I wanted a lighter shade on top, so I cut 2 top layers from Petunia Pop 2-Tone Cardstock, again flipping the cardstock over so I had both shades to play with.
And, lastly, I took the Granny Apple Green 2-Tone Cardstock and folded it in half (as per Patty's suggestion), and cut the stem and 2 leaves. You are able to cut 3 sets, but in essence enough for 6 cards!! This way you have both shades of Granny Apple Green to experiment with. (And, if you are only making one, cut a smaller piece to fold.)
As an additional option, you can cut a flower center from Pecan Pie. Again, you might want to flip it for color options.
So, now to assemble.
Take the "base" that you think you want to use, and fold it in half. You will stamp this with the coordinating stamp. (Please NOTE: the stamp only fits one way. Line it up to the "skinny petal" on the left!) Try different ink colors. I did tone on tone, i.e. Berry Burst, for the stamping. Patty, then stamps, again with remaining ink left on the stamp, inside...nice touch!
Add some Berry Burst ink to the lower edge of the petals with a Blending Brush.
Decide on a top layer.and add some additional color to the top, near the center, being careful of the fragile petals.
Before assembling, I shaped the petals of the 2 top layers, with a bone folder.
Next, adhere the 2 layers at the center.
Then, take the Pecan Pie (or, whatever color you choose) center. Patty added some more intense color to the bottom with a 006 Neutral Blend, and then deepened/shaded with a Blending Brush and Pecan Pie (or Early Espresso) ink. Glue to the flower. Set aside.
Next, take the resist design of your choice, and burnish in some color. I uses Petunia Pop ink. start at the bottom right corner (or left, I guess), and blend at an angle with a Blending Brush.
Now, attach to a card base of your choice. You will usually have a lot of possibilities!! Mine is Berry Burst.
Lastly, we'll add the "stem & leaves". Decide which side you would like to use, and then stamp with Granny Apple Green ink. Add the stem, first, and then the leaves. To add the leaves, place a Dimensional on the tips (for dimension) and adhere the bottoms flush.
Now, add the flower.
The sentiment is from the More Messages Bundle.
Finish the inside with White layer and strip of Irresistible Designs burnished with a corresponding color.
Finish the outside with 2024-2026 Flat Pearls in Petunia Pop, and a little Wink of Stelaa on the flower center and top petals.