Tying the Knot - Abstract and Florals

I'm back with more abstracts.  I told you that I loved this technique!  I also recently bought some additional stencils specifically for this technique that I'll be sharing soon.  Why do I love this technique so much?  Let's start with the fact that there are so many design possibilities.  It lends a modern touch to cards when using soft colors.  It can make a statement with the use of bolder colors.  Layering colors and stamps never creates the same design twice.  Today's card is a soft modern take on a wedding card.

I started this card with my Distress Inks and stencils.  I always build my abstracts by starting with the largest elements first, then filling in with smaller elements as I go.  This panel began with my largest shape and Bundled Sage, then I added Saltwater Taffy, and finished by adding Salvaged Patina to balance the composition.  

I pulled a couple of Simon Says Stamp stamp sets from my stash and added my floral elements to build a spray in opposite corners.  I wanted the floral elements to be slightly offset, yet balanced.  The sentiment also came from Simon Says Stamp.  I love a mixed-font greeting, especially when combined with a size variation like I used here.  

To complete this card I pulled out the trusty stitched rectangles to trim my panel.  Once I had a trimmed panel I adhered it to a kraft card base.  I added a little glam with a sprinkling of clear sequins.