Today’s cards were part of my Step It Up Class. Basically you take one card and then remake with more (or step it up). Here are the two cards side-by-side:

For the first card, I started with a piece of heavy cardstock to create my Brusho background. I stamped my bloom in black ink, added some blue, green, and yellow Brusho crystals and spritzed with water. While that dried, I added a piece of similarly colored DSP and a simple sentiment.

But then I stepped the card up! I swapped out the white layer for a piece of Garden Impressions DSP. I made sure to prep an extra bloom with Brusho crystals to then cut out and layer. After adding the sentiment, I finished of the card with a piece of slightly sparkly black satin ribbon.

• Stamps: Beautiful Day

• Inks: Shaded Spruce; Black Memento Ink; Blue, Green, and Yellow Brusho Crystals

• Cardstock: Garden Impressions DSP; Shaded Spruce; Whisper White

• Accessories: Basic Black 3/8” Shimmer Ribbon

• Tools: