Becky's Stampin' Studio: Gorgeous, Darker Coneflower

I found this interesting color combination that I wanted to try. No guidance from the original designer, so I had to get a little creative. I'm really pleased with how it turned out! It's a combination of Blackberry Bliss, Lemon Lime Twist, and Petal Pink! I think if I did this one again, I would bake the "base" just one layer.

Measurements:

Blackberry Bliss: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE
Petunia Pop: 3" x 4 1/2"
Old Olive: scraps
Lemon Lime Twist: 2 1/2" x 4"
Basic White: 3" x 4 1/2" (die cut) 4" x 5 1/4" (inside), scrap (sentiment)
Petal Pink 2-Tone Cardstock: 2 1.2" x 4"
Pecan Pie 2-Tone Cardstock: scrap

To Make this Card:

Die cut rectangle from Textured Notes Dies in White cardstock piece.
Mount onto Petunia Pop piece, and layer onto Blackberry Bliss folded card base.
Die cut flower "base" from Lemon Lime Twist (you will only need 1/2 the flower). Stamp detail in Granny Apple Green ink, Set aside.
Die cut top layer from darker side of Petal Pink 2-Tone Cardstock. I die cut the flower "center" from the dark side of Pecan Pie as well.
To shade the top layer, burnish Blackberry Bliss ink onto top of layer with a Blending Brush. Then, carefully blend in Granny Apple Green ink to the tips up to the Blackberry Bliss with just a bit of the Petal Pink showing. Now is the time to shape the petals a little bit with a Bone Folder!
As I laid this top layer onto the base, I thought the color was just a little too "bright" underneath, so I also added some Blackberry Bliss ink to the upper part of the flower, and a little Granny Apple Green below. It was just what it needed!
Now, you can adhere these 2 flower parts together.
Next, take the flower "center" and burnish in some Early Espresso ink. Add this to the flower, too. Add some Wink of Stella and set aside.
Now, stamp stem and 2 leaves in Old Olive ink onto Old Olive scrap. Die cut with corresponding dies.
Add stem to front of card, on top of existing layers. Then, add flower, flush to card, then add the leaves.
Stamp sentiment in Blackberry Bliss ink, and die cut with smallest die from the Textured Notes Dies. Add to card with Dimensionals.
Finish with Petunia Pop Flat Pearls.