I really enjoy working with this die set--the flower need not be the traditional purple, it's lovely no matter what. I've experimented with using two layers rather than the three the set comes with for the petals and been pleasantly surprised by the effect. I've had fun making some flowers with dark bases, going lighter on the layers, as well as constructing them in the reverse (light bases with darker layers). I've even had success with making the layers from a wholly different color family than the base (like pinks on white). Fun! The foliage is a great addition. For the most enjoyment, use Altenew's double-sided adhesive sheets--liquid glue is too fiddly!