Flirty Flamingo card #1 instructions (1of 5)

This is an Easy pretty much just stamping card.  

1- Whisper White c/s measuring 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4

The stamp set is:

Fabulous Flamingo Photopolymer Stamp Set #143758  pg 177 AC
Price: $21.00
You know what they say, birds of a feather stamp together. This sassy and classy flamingo will show off your stamping skills when you carefully layer all three stamps to create a flamingo worthy of every climate! Photopolymer stamps * Are totally transparent for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don't have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 12 photopolymer stamps Ink Colors I used: All stamps are $6.50ea *Flirty Flamingo pg 184 AC #141397 (Flamingo) *Dapper Denim pg 184 AC #141394 (water) **Lemon Lime Twist pg 184 AC #144086 (water and reeds) **Tranquil Tide pg 184 AC #144085 (water) Old Olive  pg 186 AC  #126953 (reeds) *IC 2016-18 **IC 2017-19 Black Memento Ink pg 200 #132708 $6.00 (perfect ink that doesn't run when it gets wet) Aqua painters (2)  pg 200 AC  #103954 Wink of Stella Glitter Brush  pg 200 AC  #141897 $8.00 I stamped the flamingo on a piece of scratch paper and cut it out. (do not use c/s for this-as it needs to be thin paper so your stamp will stamp right up to the stamp)  Set aside.  Hard  fold your Whisper White c/s in on your fold line.  Stamp you Flamingo leaving room for the water at the bottom of the paper.  Add repositional tape to the back of the flamingo you stamped on scratch paper and cover your flamingo.  (This will keep your flamingo from being stamped on and bringing it to the front when your done stamping).  Using your water stamp-(Memento ink) stamp on 3/4 of the bottom paper-leaving the outside edge for the palm branches.  Then stamp the reeds in your water (MI) Start stamping the palm branches alternating the colors.  Stamp 3 extra branches on c/s and fussy cut them out- set aside.  You can stamp right on the flamingo if you wish bc the scratch paper flamingo will keep ink  off the flamingo & your flamingo will be on top when paper is  removed & give your card depth. Remove the scratch paper to begin coloring you card. Using the Flirty Flamingo ink- stamp the color onto your flamingo. Tip: Here is how I color the water, reeds & flamingo legs.  Slide your lid back (but do not open it) Press the ink lid into the ink to put a small amount of ink on the inside of the lid-open the ink & then use your aqua painter in your lid ink and color the water, reeds & flamingo legs.  Be creative and mix your colors to make whatever you want.   * Aqua painters are WONDERFUL to use...If new to Aqua Painters I  recommend using them before you start on your project just so you see how much color/water you need when using them. If you make this card and would like to show it off send me a picture and I would love to post it on my blog. Have a Wonderful week....and be sure to check back to see all the rest of the Flamingo cards I have made.   I am on Face Book also. Something 4 Everyone Cards and Crafts