{"id":17717,"date":"2026-02-13T11:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T00:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/?p=17717"},"modified":"2026-02-13T11:50:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T01:20:17","slug":"stampin-up-lovely-arrangements-bundle-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/stampin-up-lovely-arrangements-bundle-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Ink Blended Embossed Flower Card with the Stampin\u2019 Up! Lovely Arrangements Bundle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love a crisp, modern floral card with <em>just<\/em> enough texture to feel special, this Thursday\u2019s project is for you. In my live session on <strong>Thursday 12 February<\/strong>, I went back to a colour combo I couldn\u2019t stop thinking about: <strong>Azure Afternoon, Balmy Blue, and Smoky Slate<\/strong>. It started as a Colour Inkspiration challenge palette, but it quickly became one of those \u201cwhy haven\u2019t I used this more?\u201d combinations.  And the best part? The flowers look like they\u2019ve been carefully coloured\u2026 but they weren\u2019t. This card is a perfect example of how the <strong>Stampin Up<\/strong> <strong>Lovely Arrangements Bundle<\/strong> can give you high-impact results with a simple technique and a few thoughtful layers.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17717_f0e6a1-91 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17717_f0e6a1-91 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements.jpg\" alt=\"stampin up lovely arrangements bundle\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Stampin&#039; Up!:  Lovely Arrangements Bundle | Colour Inkspiration Challenge\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QSqhsxuaPto?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The star technique: \u201ccoloured\u201d flowers with ink blending<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I embossed a single floral image in <strong>white embossing powder<\/strong> on Basic White cardstock. Then, instead of reaching for Stampin\u2019 Blends, I used a <strong>blending brush with Azure Afternoon<\/strong> and focused the ink mainly in the <strong>centre of the flower<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s the whole trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By keeping the colour concentrated in the middle and letting it fade naturally toward the edges, you get instant depth and vibrancy without any detailed colouring. It\u2019s fast, forgiving, and ideal when you\u2019re crafting on the fly (or, let\u2019s be honest, making a card two hours before you need it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want even more intensity, simply go back in for a second (or third) pass in the centre. The embossing keeps your lines crisp while the ink blending does all the heavy lifting.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17717_995edf-c1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17717_995edf-c1 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-2-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building the palette: leaves and layers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the leaves, I stamped them in <strong>Smoky Slate<\/strong> and die cut them, then added one <strong>solid leaf die cut in Balmy Blue<\/strong> to tie in the third colour without needing to use Balmy Blue ink at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That balance is what makes this colour trio work so well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Azure Afternoon<\/strong> brings the punch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smoky Slate<\/strong> keeps it grounded and elegant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Balmy Blue<\/strong> softens everything and adds a gentle contrast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17717_8fca64-92 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17717_8fca64-92 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-4-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-4-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-4-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-4-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple layout, elevated with texture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This card leans minimal, but it doesn\u2019t feel plain because of the texture choices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>Smoky Slate panel<\/strong> embossed with the <strong>Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder<\/strong> (I ran it as if it were a 3D folder for deeper texture)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A light <strong>Smoky Slate ink blend<\/strong> over the embossed panel to highlight the ridges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A punched <strong>Azure Afternoon circle<\/strong> to anchor the floral cluster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The layout is intentionally off-centre and slightly layered, which gives it a modern, \u201cdesigner\u201d feel without extra fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17717_c92bdc-b6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17717_c92bdc-b6 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-3-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-3-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lovely-Arrangements-3-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sentiment and finishing touches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I stamped a simple <strong>Happy Birthday<\/strong> in <strong>Azure Afternoon<\/strong> on white, then used a rectangle die to cut it. That die adds a subtle raised edge that makes the sentiment look finished even before you pop it up on Dimensionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For embellishments, I kept it clean with a few <strong>white glossy dots<\/strong> (perfect when your card already has plenty of texture).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then\u2026 a fun twist: <strong>Wink of Stella on the background stripes<\/strong>, not the flower. Adding shimmer to every second stripe catches the light beautifully when the card is displayed, and it\u2019s a great reminder that sparkle doesn\u2019t always have to go on the focal image.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17717_7ef58a-56 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17717_7ef58a-56 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/167176-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/167176-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/167176-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/167176-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/167176-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/167176-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/167176-560x560.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/167176-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/167176-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/167176-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/167176.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you\u2019ll want the Stampin Up Lovely Arrangements Bundle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This bundle is the kind of \u201cworkhorse floral\u201d you\u2019ll reach for again and again. It gives you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a floral image that looks stunning embossed, stamped, or blended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>coordinating dies that make quick work of layering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>endless colour combo potential (especially if you enjoy challenges and colour play)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve been wanting a floral set that can look classic <em>or<\/em> contemporary depending on how you style it, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stampinup.com.au\/products\/lovely-arrangements-bundle-english?demoid=4000014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stampin Up Lovely Arrangements Bundle<\/a><\/strong> is a smart addition to your craft room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re not already on my email list, make sure you\u2019re subscribed so you\u2019ll receive the written tutorial as this has been added to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/freebie-library-sign-up\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"13277\">Freebie Library<\/a> with my other card designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheers for Now<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17717_de1d96-b7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17717_de1d96-b7 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/alisa-tilsner-round-logo-transparent-e1623752213720.png\" alt=\"Alisa\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-11857\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shop my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stampinup.net\/esuite\/home\/alisatilsner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ONLINE STORE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\">Join The Artful Stampers<\/a><a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Team<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\"> <\/a>&#8211; Happy Shoppers, <g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\">Hobbiest<\/g>, Part Time and Full Time welcome!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/tutorial-and-card-making-membership\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14602\">Creative Card Makers Club<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch me on <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/alisatilsner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socialise with me on <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlisaTilsnerIndependentStampinUpDemonstrator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FaceBook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:alisacraig@westnet.com.au\">Email Me<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you love a crisp, modern floral card with just enough texture to feel special, this Thursday\u2019s project is for you. In my live session on Thursday 12 February, I went back to a colour combo I couldn\u2019t stop thinking about: Azure Afternoon, Balmy Blue, and Smoky Slate. 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