Using a Die to Stencil

 I'd had my eye on a die from Simon Says Stamp, "Spring Blooms Corner," and finally got it.  I thought I would use it as a regular die cut, but as I worked with it, I first decided to use the die cut as a stencil, and after stenciling, I decided to use the die to emboss the stenciled image.  I really like the result.  The sentiment is from "Flag and Tags Stamps" set by L'il Inker Designs.

I used Distress Oxide inks (worn lipstick, scattered straw, spiced marmalade, and mowed lawn), then added a bit of Wink of Stella (clear) on top of the flowers.