In this project, I’m creating a soft, seamless look by using ink from a single-color family for both the BetterPress impression and the ink blending. This simple technique brings beautiful harmony to your card and lets the gorgeous floral details of the design really shine.

I am starting by inking up the Magical Peony Press Plate using Amber Blaze from the Sun Kissed Delights collection.

Next, place the coordinating stencils over the design. Using a light hand and blending brushes, apply the same ink (or other shades in the same color family) over the areas of the flower. This keeps everything cohesive and dreamy.

I like to start each stencil layer with my lightest shade, which in this case is Peachy Glow. I use a small blending brush to lay down a soft, even base of color.

Then, to add more dimension, I go in with Amber Blaze using a mini blending brush—this helps me apply color more precisely in the shadow areas.

To finish off each layer, I deepen the shading even further with Melted Butterscotch, applied with a micro blending brush. This tiny brush gives me full control over those tighter areas and really ties everything together with a beautiful gradient.

Even though the Magical Peony design fills a full A2 card front, I decided to trim my panel down to 2 ¾” x 4″. This gives the card a clean, modern feel with a generous white border — letting the artwork breathe and really stand out.

Before adhering it to the base, I added an additional layer of white cardstock behind the panel to create a subtle frame and give it more presence. Then I popped the whole piece up using foam tape for added dimension.

For the sentiment, I used the One-Go Sentiment Strips 2 Plate, pressed in Obsidian Ink to create a bold, crisp contrast against the soft florals. I trimmed it out using the coordinating sentiment strip die, then adhered it across the card—slightly overhanging the image for a casual, modern touch that ties the whole design together.