{"id":17772,"date":"2026-03-25T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/?p=17772"},"modified":"2026-03-27T09:19:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T22:49:29","slug":"watercolour-cardmaking-with-the-flowers-fair-stamp-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/watercolour-cardmaking-with-the-flowers-fair-stamp-set\/","title":{"rendered":"Watercolour Cardmaking with the Flowers Fair Stamp Set"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week\u2019s card was created for the <strong>Colour Inkspiration Challenge #206<\/strong>, and I have to say\u2026 this colour combo is such a good one.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17772_9c9fda-2a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17772_9c9fda-2a size-mailchimp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CI-Graphic-560x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CI-Graphic-560x700.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CI-Graphic-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CI-Graphic-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CI-Graphic-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CI-Graphic-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CI-Graphic-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CI-Graphic.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pumpkin Pie, Shaded Spruce, and Gray Granite<\/strong> \u2014 it\u2019s fresh, slightly earthy, and works beautifully for florals without feeling too soft or washed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also ended up creating this card during my Thursday Live, and we turned it into a bit of a relaxed watercolour class\u2026 which means I\u2019ve got some really helpful tips to share with you if you\u2019ve ever felt unsure about watercolouring.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17772_c77a3d-67 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17772_c77a3d-67 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Square.jpg\" alt=\"Flowers Fair\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Square.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Square-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Square-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Square-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Square-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Square-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17772_b1df4f-61 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17772_b1df4f-61 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-watercoloured.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-watercoloured.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-watercoloured-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-watercoloured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-watercoloured-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-watercoloured-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-watercoloured-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-watercoloured-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-watercoloured-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Flowers Fair Stamp Set is Perfect for Watercolour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Flowers Fair Stamp Set<\/strong> is one of those sets that does a lot of the work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s sketchy. It\u2019s loose. It\u2019s not trying to be perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which means\u2026 <em>you don\u2019t have to be either.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the live, I mentioned that this is the kind of stamp set that you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use as a full background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut apart and use individual flowers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep simple or build up with lots of detail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And honestly, I think this one is going to be a bit of a favourite.<\/p>\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! Flowers Fair Stamp Set | Watercolouring with Inks\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KMeDMQ1vrJY?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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Key Technique: Emboss First (Trust Me on This)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I stamped the full image in Versamark and heat embossed it in black onto Fluid Watercolour Paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And this step is <strong>everything<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re new to watercolouring, embossing is your best friend because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It helps contain the water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stops colours from bleeding everywhere<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gives you cleaner, more controlled results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I actually stamped this <strong>three times<\/strong> with Versamark to make sure I got a really solid, even coverage on the textured watercolour paper \u2014 and that makes a big difference in the final result.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17772_06abf1-2c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17772_06abf1-2c size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where the magic happens\u2026 and also where people tend to overcomplicate things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what I walked through during the live:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Control Your Water (This is the Big One)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Water control is <em>everything<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Too wet ? puddles and harsh lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Too dry ? colour won\u2019t move<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What you\u2019re aiming for is a brush that\u2019s slightly damp \u2014 just enough to move the ink without flooding it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Work in Sections (Not All Over the Card)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest tips I shared:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">? <strong>Work down the card \u2014 not randomly all over it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because otherwise\u2026 you\u2019ll stick your finger in wet ink and transfer it everywhere (ask me how I know).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Build Colour in Layers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this card, I used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shaded Spruce<\/strong> for leaves (light wash ? darker shading)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pumpkin Pie<\/strong> for flowers (up to 3 layers for depth)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of going in dark straight away, build it up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First pass: light wash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second pass: add depth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third pass: focus on shadow areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can get so much variation from just one ink colour doing this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Add Depth Where It Naturally Occurs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the flowers, I focused darker colour:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where petals overlap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the base near the centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slightly up the petal (not all the way)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates that soft, dimensional look without needing multiple colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Don\u2019t Skip the Shadow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is what really finishes the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I used <strong>Gray Granite<\/strong> underneath:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flower heads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any area that would naturally sit \u201cbehind\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep it soft and slightly watery, then deepen it just under the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is what makes everything look like it\u2019s <strong>lifting off the page<\/strong> instead of sitting flat.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17772_a691c8-db .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17772_a691c8-db size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Emboss.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Emboss.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Emboss-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Emboss-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Emboss-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Emboss-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Emboss-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Emboss-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Emboss-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Designing the Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though the background is quite detailed, the rest of the card is actually really simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The full floral panel is trimmed to size and layered onto a <strong>Shaded Spruce or Gray Granite card base<\/strong>, which gives it a much richer, bolder look compared to a neutral base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the sentiment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cHappy Birthday\u201d (2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black heat embossed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Washed over with Pumpkin Pie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Label die-cut using <strong>Lovely Blossoms Dies<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scrunched for texture (don\u2019t skip this \u2014 it makes a difference)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gray Granite Baker\u2019s Twine looped behind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popped up with Dimensionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17772_c8e0b3-ee .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17772_c8e0b3-ee size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flowers-Fair-Blending-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flowers-Fair-Blending-2.png 640w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flowers-Fair-Blending-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flowers-Fair-Blending-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flowers-Fair-Blending-2-560x560.png 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flowers-Fair-Blending-2-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flowers-Fair-Blending-2-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flowers-Fair-Blending-2-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You\u2019ll Love This Technique<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of those techniques that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Looks far more advanced than it is<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is incredibly forgiving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gives you a really artistic finish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And as I said during the live\u2026 we can be our own worst critics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the person receiving your card?<br>They\u2019re just going to see something beautiful and handmade.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17772_70736b-b9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17772_70736b-b9 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Sentiment.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Sentiment.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Sentiment-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Sentiment-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Sentiment-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Sentiment-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Sentiment-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Sentiment-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flower-Fair-CI-206-Sentiment-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts on Colour Inkspiration #206<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This colour combo is such a standout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pumpkin Pie + Shaded Spruce + Gray Granite<\/strong> gives you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Warmth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contrast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s perfect for florals, but you could easily adapt it for other styles as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re playing along with the challenge, I\u2019d love to see what you create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you\u2019ve been unsure about watercolouring\u2026 this is absolutely the place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheers for now<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17772_4e91e3-32 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17772_4e91e3-32 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 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Pumpkin Pie, Shaded Spruce, and Gray Granite \u2014 it\u2019s fresh, slightly earthy, and works beautifully for florals without feeling too soft or washed out. 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