Mixed Media Watercolor Wonder Roses

Hi Friends!!

This Mixed Media card was created using the Can You Case It #117 Color Challenge along with the Watercooler #65 “Anything Goes” Challenge.

This was a fairly simple card to make since the retired Watercolor Wonder Designer Paper (DSP) roses are the main focus and with a bit of fussy cutting, your images are ready to go! 

If you have not visited the above galleries yet, I hope you will find the time to do so- great inspiration from all!

To create this card:

Die cut a piece of Basic Black cardstock using the My Favorite Things® (MFT) Blueprints 13 Stitched Rectangle Die and repeatedly stamp the Notable Notions script stamp with Very Vanilla Craft Ink (it is hard to see this in the photo but it is there :-)).

Carefully cut the flowers from the retired Watercolor Wonder Designer Paper and place several roses onto the die cut rectangle (excluding the large one on the left and the central one on the right- set aside for mounting later).

Cover all of the flowers (including the two set aside) along with the background panel with Tim Holtz® Distress Crazing Collage Medium, allow the medium to dry and mount the panel onto a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock.

Another view- a bit easier to see the background stamp
and popped up flowers in the center :-)

Adhere a piece of 1” Black Satin Ribbon along with the cream colored Crochet Lace to the lower part of the panel, and mount the entire panel onto the Basic Black card base.

Add additional shadows to all of the petals on the roses (including the two set aside) with the retired Stampin’ Write Crisp Cantaloupe Marker and mount the two individual roses with dimensional foam.

Ink the sentiment from the retired Absolutely Fabulous set with Stāz-On® Jet Black Ink and stamp onto Very Vanilla cardstock.

Cut the sentiment out with the MFT Blueprints 16 Label Die and mount onto the ribbon with dimensional foam.

Add a few Pearls to the upper left hand and lower right hand corners to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Absolutely Fabulous, Notable Notions (both retired Stampin’ Up!)

Ink: Stāz-On® Jet Black, retired Craft Very Vanilla; retired Crisp Cantaloupe Stampin’ Write Marker; Tim Holtz® Distress Collage Crazing Medium

Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, retired Watercolor Wonder DSP

Accessories: Big Shot™, MFT Blueprints 16 & 20 Dies, 1” Black Satin Ribbon, Pearls

Thanks again for taking the time to visit- I hope you have a wonderful weekend, my friends!

Happy Birthday- May Flowers!!

Hi Again Stampers! 

I am having so much fun making rolled flowers that I decided to create a spring card for the Seize the Birthday “May Flowers” Challenge using the Just Add Ink JAI214 Sketch along with the CQC240 ColourQ Challenge.

I was inspired by the inspiration photo and decided to pull out Stippled Blossoms to create my own background or Designer Series Paper (DSP) :-)

If you have not had time to do so, I hope you will have a chance to visit all of the challenge sites and check out the wonderful Design Team projects as well as the other entrants- again, inspiration from all!

To create this card:

Create your own Designer Series Paper (DSP) by repeatedly stamping the solid floral image from Stippled Blossoms using Pink Pirouette Classic Ink onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock.  

Ink the corresponding floral line image using Strawberry Slush Classic Ink and complete the Two-Step Stamping process, add a few leaves using Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink and retired Sage Shadow Classic Ink.   

FYI- You can barely see the stamped embossing folder (Honeycomb) under the flowers so I did not mention this step...will need to add more moisture and color when I try the embossed stamping technique- lol!!

Punch two lattice layers from another piece of Whisper White cardstock using a Lattice Border Punch. 

Cut the "homemade" DSP on a diagonal (per the JAI214 sketch) and adhere the stamped images alternating with the punched borders onto a piece of Pear Pizzazz cardstock.  Trim and mount onto a piece of Strawberry Slush cardstock and add the ¼” Sage Shadow Grosgrain Ribbon to the edges of the lattice.

Stamp the sentiment from Express Yourself (hostess set) using Strawberry Slush Classic Ink onto Whisper White cardstock and create the banner points using the Hexagon Punch.  Adhere to the lattice strip using Stampin’ Dimensionals® and add a few Pearls to the corners .

Add the small “Seed” Pearls to the lattice and to the centers of the stamped flowers.

Create the rolled flowers from Strawberry Slush cardstock (use the 2 ½” , 1 ¾” and 1 ¼” Scallop Circle Punches- punch the scallop circles, hand cut a wavy spiral from the outside of the scallop circle toward the center, use the Bone Folder to curl the edges of the petals a bit, roll up from the outside edge and adhere using Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive or a Hot Glue Gun).

Add the leaves from retired Sage Shadow cardstock (created with the Bird Builder Punch) to the rolled flowers and adhere to the front of the card using a Hot Glue Gun or Mini Glue Dots. 

Mount the entire panel onto the Whisper White card base to finish off the card.  

Stamp Sets: Stippled Blossoms , Express Yourself (hostess set),

Ink: Strawberry Slush, Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz, retired Sage Shadow

Paper/Cardstock:  Whisper White, Strawberry Slush, retired Sage Shadow

Accessories: Punches: Hexagon, Bird Builder, Scallop Circle- 2 3/8”, 1 ¾”, 1 ¼”;  AquaPainter™, Pearls, retired ¼” Sage Shadow Grosgrain Ribbon, Lattice Border Punch (Martha Stewart)

Thanks again for stopping by- I hope all of you have a great Monday!!

Amazing Grace for an Amazing Mother!

Hi Stampers! 

I wanted to share the Mother’s Day card that I created for my wonderful sister-in-law using the Our Daily Bread Designs ODBDSLC201 “Wing It”Challenge along with the Stampin’ Royalty SR227 Flowers Challenge.  She is a fabulous mother of three wonderful children and we are so lucky to have her in our lives!!  She loves the Lord, music, is an accomplished pianist and piano teacher plus my husband and I used to sing Amazing Grace as a lullaby when we babysat the kids- I think this card will hold a special memory for her, I know it does for us :-) !!

I hope you will have a chance to visit both challenge sites and check out the wonderful Design Team projects!

To create this card:

Use the Big Shot™ to cut out the Piano Border Die using Basic Black cardstock and layer onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock.  

Distress the lower edge using the Distressing Tool and use a Sponge Dauber with Crumb Cake Classic Ink to slightly “age” the piano keys and paper.

Ink the Our Daily Bread Stamp, Amazing Grace Hymn with Early Espresso Classic Ink and stamp onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock.  Use the Distressing Tool to distress the paper and sponge a bit of Crumb Cake Classic Ink over the distressing. Adhere to the Basic Black card base, add the piano key portion to the lower part of the card and add a scrap piece of Basic Black cardstock to cover the seam in the middle.   

Create the rolled flowers from Real Red cardstock (use the 2 ½” , 1 ¾” and 1 ¼” Scallop Circle Punches- punch the scallop circles, hand cut a wavy spiral from the outside of the scallop circle toward the center, use the Bone Folder to curl the edges of the petals a bit, roll up from the outside edge and adhere using Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive or a Hot Glue Gun).

Add the leaves from Garden Green cardstock (created with the Bird Builder Punch) and rolled flowers, adhere to the front of the card in a cascade pattern using a Hot Glue Gun or Mini Glue Dots.

Stamp the butterflies from Papillon Potpourri using Basic Black Classic Ink onto Whisper White cardstock. punch out using the Elegant Butterfly Punch and sponge Pool Party and Crumb Cake Classic Ink onto the wings.

Stamp the sentiment from the Hostess set, Express Yourself onto a scrap piece Whisper White cardstock and create the banner points using the Hexagon Punch,   layer onto a piece of Basic Black cardstock and create the banner points again with the Hexagon Punch. 

Mount the sentiment onto the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals® and add the rose and butterflies to the card front. 

Using the AquaPainter™ with Frost White Shimmer Paint, apply the paint to the piano keys, the butterflies and the sheet music. 

Add the Pearls to the corner to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Papillon Potppourri, Express Yourself (hostess set), ODBD Amazing Grace Hymn

Ink: Basic Black, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Pool Party

Paper/Cardstock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red

Accessories: Big Shot™, Memory Box Piano Border Die, Punches: Hexagon, Bird Builder, Scallop Circle- 2 3/8”, 1 ¾”, 1 ¼”;  AquaPainter™, Distressing Tool, Sponge Daubers, Pearls, Frost White Shimmer Paint

Thanks again for visiting- I hope all of you have a wonderful Mother’s Day!

True Friend- A Monochromatic Study in Pink for Two Challenges :-)

Hi Stampers!

Since I have a few friends that love pink, I wanted to create a card for the Card Concept #3 Color Challenge-Monochromatic Pinks and also the Stampin' Royalty SR213 Photo Inspiration Challenge (the pink flowers and china were the inspiration for this card :-)).   

I hope that you have had a chance to check out both sites- wonderful examples and inspiration from all!

Not sure what style this card would be described as- possibly elegant versus shabby, chic since I did not distress the edges- what do you think?  

To create this card:

In My Digital Studio (MDS), open a blank 8.5 x 11 custom page and insert the Elements of Style image along with the sentiment from Simple Friendship- again, I have this stamp set but had these images already previously printed (also, re-sized a bit smaller than the stamp set) and ready to go…

Print out onto Whisper White cardstock and color the flowers using various Stampin’ Write markers in Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz and Pink Pirouette. 

Use the Big Shot™ with the Ovals Framelits™ to cut out the image and another oval cut from Melon Mambo cardstock.  Cut the Melon Mambo oval in half and adhere behind the focal image.

Use the Big Shot™ with the retired Holiday Frame Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder to emboss a piece of Pink Pirouette cardstock, trim and adhere to a piece of Melon Mambo cardstock.

Add the horizontal strip of embossed Melon Mambo cardstock (from my scraps- previously embossed with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder.  Layer a piece of ½” Pink Satin Ribbon (from my stash) over the embossed layer and mount the entire panel onto the Pink Pirouette card base.

Add the focal image oval and sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals®.

 

Create the rolled flowers from Melon Mambo and Pink Pirouette cardstock using the 1 ¼” and 1 ½” Scallop Circle Punches (punch out, cut a spiral towards the center, crimp with the retired Crimper Tool, roll up and adhere)  and the leaves from Pear Pizzazz cardstock with the Bird Builder Punch.  Add to the front of the card using Mini Glue Dots or a Hot Glue Gun. 

Add a few Pearls to the upper left corner and sentiment layer to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Elements of Style, Simple Friendship (both MDS versions)

Ink: Printer Ink- Black, Stampin’ Write markers- Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz and Pink Pirouette

Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Big Shot™,  Ovals Framelits™, Square Lattice and retired Holiday Frame Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folders, Punches- Large Oval, Bird Builder, 1 ¼” and 1 ½” Scallop Circle, Pearls, ½” Pink Satin Ribbon (from my stash)

Thanks again for visiting!  I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend and have fun stamping!

Retro Fresh Celebrate! Two Challenges in One!

Hi Stampers!

I wanted to share the card that I created today using CCMC288 Create withConnie and Mary Color Challenge along with the FMS121 Sketch from Freshly MadeSketches.  I loved the colors in the challenge this week and they coordinated perfectly with the new Designer Series Paper (DSP), Retro Fresh.

I do hope you have had a chance to visit both sites- so much inspiration!!

To create this card:

Use the Big Shot™ along with Needlepoint Border Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder to emboss both sides of a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock (I have two of this embossing folder so I could put one on each side and emboss with a single pass). 

Trim this panel and adhere to a piece of Tangerine Tango cardstock and mount onto the Baked Brown Sugar card base.

Cut the square piece of Retro Fresh DSP with the Big Shot™ and the Square Framelits™.  Before cutting the square, I placed the scrap piece of previously embossed Coastal Cabana cardstock over the DSP so that it would be on a diagonal and cut along with the square. 

Adhere the diagonal strip and DSP to a piece of Baked Brown Sugar cardstock and trim closely to the edge.

Use the Big Shot™ with the Heart Framelits™ to cut out hearts from Baked Brown Sugar cardstock as well as coordinating Retro Fresh DSP.  Layer the pieces and add the Pearl strand around the DSP heart on the square panel.

Create the small rolled flowers using the 1 ¼” Scallop Circle Punch- cut the scallops from Tangerine Tango and Coastal Cabana cardstock, crimp with the retired Crimper Tool, cut a spiral towards the center of each one my hand, roll up and adhere (here is a basic written tutorial from Splitcoaststampers). 

Cut a few leaves using the Bird Builder Punch from Baked Brown Sugar cardstock and adhere to the DSP square, heart and card front.  Add the rolled roses and adhere the heart, flowers and square per the sketch.

Stamp the sentiment using Baked Brown Sugar Classic Ink onto Very Vanilla cardstock and create the banner using the Hexagon Punch.

Add to the front of the heart using Stampin’ Dimensionals® along with a few Pearls to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Express Yourself

Ink: Baked Brown Sugar

Paper: Very Vanilla, Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Tangerine Tango, Retro Fresh DSP

Accessories: Big Shot™, Needlepoint Border and Woodgrain Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folders, Heart and Square Framelits™,  Punches- Hexagon, Bird Builder, 1 ¼” Scallop Circle Punches,  Pearls, retired Crimper Tool, Hot Glue Gun (optional)

Thanks for stopping by- I hope you have a terrific Sunday!

DD88 Love and Sympathy- Roses and Butterflies for Comfort

Hi Stampers! 

This week’s DD88 “Bold & Cheery” Dynamic Duo Challenge combines Real Red with Island Indigo.  This color combination is fresh and bright and I think these colors are fabulous together (but I do tend to struggle with bright colors :-))

Again, I hope that you will find the time to stop by and check out the rest of the Dynamic Duos Design Team projects and create one of your own using this week’s colors - we would love to have you join us!!

The Dynamic Duos Challenge Blog

Anne Marie Hile

Annette Elliott

Angel Johns

Caroline Bredeson

Cindy Brumbaugh

Holly Endress

JoAnn Burnham

Julie Gearinger

Michelle Bala

Sarah Fleming 

Tenia Nelson

To create this card:

Using Island Indigo Classic Ink, stamp two of the butterflies from Papillon Potpourri (re-inking before stamping the second image) and the sentiment from Love & Sympathy onto Whisper White cardstock.

Punch out the butterflies using the Elegant Butterfly Punch and use the Big Shot™ with the Chalk Talk Framelits™ to cut out the sentiment (also cut another Chalk Talk frame the same size from Real Red cardstock).    Cut the Real Red Chalk Talk frame in half horizontally, trim off the pointed ends and layer behind the sentiment.

Use the Big Shot™ with the Modern Mosaic Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder to emboss a piece of Whisper White cardstock, trim and mount onto a piece of Real Red cardstock (trimming the Real Red as well).

Create the rolled roses: 

For the larger roses use the 2 3/8” and the smaller ones use the 1 ½” Scallop Circle Punch- punch out the different size scallop circles from Real Red cardstock, run through the retired Crimper Tool twice and “scrunch” by hand, cut a wavy spiral toward the center on each one, roll up starting from the outside edge toward the middle and adhere using Tombow Multi-Adhesive or a Hot Glue Gun (I have been using the Hot Glue Gun lately and loving it!).  Here is a basic written tutorial from Splitcoaststampers with the idea using Designer SeriesPaper- I have found that cardstock is sturdier and will allow more manipulation of the petals to give a realistic look…  After creating the roses, don't forget to punch out a few leaves from Island Indigo cardstock using the Bird Builder Punch :-) 

Add the sentiment to the Modern Mosaic panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals®, using adhesive of your choice (I used the Hot Glue Gun again :-)) proceed to add the leaves, follow with the rolled roses and add the butterflies last.   Adhere the entire panel onto the Whisper White card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals®.  

Add the Pearls to the bodies of the butterflies to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Papillon Potpourri, Love & Sympathy

Ink: Island Indigo

Paper/Cardstock:  Whisper White, Real Red, Island Indigo

Accessories: Big Shot™, Chalk Talk Framelits™, Punches- Bird Builder, 2 3/8” and 1 ½” Scallop Circle, retired Crimper Tool, Pearls, Hot Glue Gun (optional)

Thanks again for taking the time to drop by- I hope you can join in the fun with our DD88 Dynamic Duos “Bold& Cheery” Challenge!

Victorian Roses for a Wonderful Friend!

Hi Again Stampers! 

I hope all of you are having a great week so far!  I had the pleasure of spending my day with two wonderful friends celebrating a belated birthday for one and creating a card together (I cannot think of a better way to spend time with friends :-))

I wanted to take a moment to share her birthday card and matching gift that I had created- both were designed using the colors from this week’s CQC226 ColourQChallenge , the card also incorporated the STS#12 Sketch from Seize the Sketch and the coordinating gift qualifies for the Stampin’ Royalty SR212 “Anything But A Card Challenge”.  

The colors looked so soft and feminine, I just had to create more paper roses and since my friend loves the vintage style, I had to comply- lol!!

If you have not done so, I hope you will find the time to visit all three sites- I love their Design Teams’ inspiration not to mention the variety of the many other entries they have each week!

To create this card:

Create the rolled roses for the card using the 2 3/8”, 1 ½” and 1 ¼” Scallop Circle Punches.  Punch out two of the 2 3/8” Circles from Primrose Petals cardstock and one from Blushing Bride cardstock.  Punch out two of the 1 ½” Scallop Circles using Primrose Petals cardstock and one from Blushing Bride cardstock and lastly, punch out one 1 ¼” Scallop Circle from Blushing Bride cardstock.  Run all of the punched scallop circles through the retired Crimper Tool (twice for each circle), hand “scrunch” , hand cut a wavy spiral toward the center on each one, roll up starting from the outside edge toward the middle and adhere using Tombow Multi-Adhesive or a Hot Glue Gun (I prefer using the Hot Glue Gun with a Silicone Sheet).  If needed, here is a basic written tutorial fromSplitcoaststampers using Designer Series Paper- I have found that cardstock is sturdier and will allow more manipulation of the petals to give a realistic look…

Punch a few leaves from Crumb Cake cardstock using the Bird Builder Punch and set aside.

Use the Big Shot™ with the Scallops Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder to emboss a piece of Crumb Cake and Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper (both from retired sets of DSP)- lightly sand with the Sanding Block to bring out the white core and adhere to a piece of Primrose Petals cardstock, trim and mount again onto a piece of Crumb Cake, trim and mount onto a piece of Primrose Petals.

Add the Pink Pirouette colored lace (pretty but also represent the banner in th and the sketch), add the satin ribbon to cover the edge and the string of Pearls.

Adhere the leaves first and then the roses using the Hot Glue Gun.

Stamp the sentiment from Express Yourself (2013-2014 hostess set) using Primrose Petals Classic Ink onto a scrap piece of the Beau Chateau DSP, create the banner using the Hexagon Punch, add to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals™ and finish with a string of Pearls.

Mount the entire panel onto the Pink Pirouette card base to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Express Yourself

Ink: Primrose Petals

Paper/Cardstock:  Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette, Primrose Petals, retired Crumb Cake and Beau Chateau DSP

Accessories: Big Shot™, Scallops Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Sanding Block, Punches- Bird Builder, Hexagon,  2 3/8”, 1 ½” and 1 ¼” Scallop Circle, Crochet Lace (from my stash), 5/8” Satin Ribbon (from my stash), retired Crimper Tool, Pearls, Hot Glue Gun (optional)

Can you tell the mistake I made on the card?  I accidentally mounted the lower Crumb Cake portion upside down…oops!!  Too late to change now- lol!!

The coordinating gift was a battery operated Vanilla scented wax candle- using the Hot Glue Gun, I added the lace around the candle and created the larger roses using Primrose Petals cardstock and the Big Shot™ with the new Spiral Floral Originals™ Die.  Again, the same steps were taken as with the punched flowers – crimp, “scrunch” and roll (you do not need to cut with the new die- yea!!).  I also created a few of the smaller roses with the 2 3/8” Scallop Circle Punch and used the Bird Builder Punch for the leaves.

This view shows the dimension of the Die Cut Flower 

My friend seemed to enjoy the gifts and I know I had a great time making them for her!!  Now, I will have to make a few more for some of my other friends and maybe one for me

Thanks again for stopping by- I will be posting my card for the new Dynamic Duo Challenge at noon today- have a wonderful Saturday!!

Let Us Rejoice- More Roses for Two Challenges :-)

Hi Stampers!

I wanted to create a few cards for this week’s Fusion #2 Card Challenge- I just love the inspiration photo as well as their sketch and for this first card, decided to use the new Spiral Floral Die along with a few more rolled roses (hope you are not getting tired of the roses yet :-)).    I used the colors from the photo and followed the sketch (although a bit loosely) and since this card has texture, it also qualifies as my second entry into the Card Concept#2Challenge (not sure if this would be considered Clean and Layered or Classy and Elegant) :-)). 

If you have not had the time to stop by either site yet, I would encourage you to do so—both challenge sites have a very talented Design Teams and many entries for their challenges!  Just another example of how you can interpret a sketch and photo inspiration so differently not to mention the theme of texture....

To create this card:

Use the Big Shot™ to emboss a piece of Whisper White cardstock using the Woodgrain Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder.  Cut into half and mount onto a piece of Basic Gray cardstock.

Adhere the horizontal strip of Designer Series Paper (DSP) to a piece of Basic Gray cardstock- I used a piece of retired Sycamore Street DSP and added scrap strips of Basic Gray cardstock to the top and bottom (to give the illusion of being mounted onto a whole piece of Basic Gray cardstock- love my scraps!)

Stamp the sentiment using Basic Black Classic Ink (this sentiment is from the retired set- Say It With Scriptures) and cut out using the Big Shot™ with the Window Frames Collection Framelits™.  Cut an additional frame from the same size framelit™ and mount behind the sentiment (split the frame in half vertically and mount- the flowers and leaves will hide the small gap).

Add the double satin ribbon bow (ribbon from my stash) to the card and adhere the DSP panel under the sentiment.

To create the roses:

The large yellow rose was created from Crushed Curry cardstock using the Big Shot™ and the new Spiral Floral Originals™ Die.  After cutting the floral spiral with the die, use the Crimper Tool to crimp (run through the Crimper Tool twice) and roll up starting from the outside.  Adhere the bottom portion to hold the flower shape in place using a Hot Glue Gun.

The medium size roses were created with the 2 3/8” Scallop Circle-punch two form Basic Gray cardstock and one from Crushed Curry cardstock.  Starting on the outside, cut a wavy spiral towards the center, crimp twice with the retired Crimping Tool and start to roll up from the outside edge toward the center.  Again, hold in place using the Hot Glue Gun or Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive. 

Take the same steps as above for the smallest rose, use the 1 ¾” Scallop Circle Punch to punch out one scallop circle from Whisper White cardstock and use the same instructions above for completing the rose.  If needed, here is a basic written tutorial at Splitcoaststampers for the rolled roses. 

View to show the height of the new Spiral Floral Die 

Use the Bird Builder Punch to punch out the leaves from Basic Gray cardstock.  Adhere the roses and leaves to the sentiment panel using either a Hot Glue Gun and/or Mini Glue Dots (or Tombow Multi-Purpose).

Stamp Sets: Say It With Scripture

Ink: Basic Black

Paper/Cardstock:  Basic Gray, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, retired Sycamore Street DSP

Accessories: Big Shot™, Woodgrain Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Window Frame Collection Framelits™, Punches- 2 3/8”, 1 ¾”, 1 ¼” Scallop Circle, Bird Builder;  Satin Ribbon (from my stash), Hot Glue Gun (optional)

Just a note- the flowers on this card are very dimensional so I would definitely recommend either hand delivery or mailing in a small box (or one of our Wood Mount cases). 

Thanks again for visiting- I will be posting my second card for this challenge in a few minutes!!  

"Love is in the Air" - Two Challenges in One

Hi Stampers! 

This week’s DD86 “Subtly Yours” Dynamic Duo Challenge combines Pool Party with Pink Pirouette.  

This color combination reminded me of "romance" and with Valentine’s Day approaching, I decided to create a vintage “shabby Chic” card using the Stampin’ RoyaltySR210 Challenge Photo for inspiration.  

I hope that you will stop by and check out the rest of the Dynamic Duos Design Team projects and create a project of your own using this week’s colors - we would love to have you join us!!

The Dynamic Duos Challenge Blog

Anne Marie Hile

Annette Elliott

Angel Johns

Caroline Bredeson

Cindy Brumbaugh

Holly Endress

JoAnn Burnham

Julie Gearinger

Michelle Bala

Sarah Fleming 

Tenia Nelson

To create this card:

Ink the background stamp, En Francais using Crumb Cake Classic Ink and stamp onto a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock. Add additional accents using the Best of Shelli stamp set inked with Pool Party Classic Ink and distress with the Distressing Tool.   Apply Crumb Cake Classic Ink using a Sponge Dauber and adhere to a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock.

On a piece of Etcetera Designer Series Paper (DSP), stamp the splatter stamp, Off the Grid background and the line stamp from Gorgeous Grunge using Pink Pirouette Classic Ink.  Distress the edges using the Distressing Tool and apply Crumb Cake Classic Ink to the edges. Tear the edge diagonally and adhere to the distressed Very Vanilla background.

Distress the piece of Fan Fair DSP (the pink advertisement with the lacy edge) and sponge Crumb Cake Classic Ink over the edges.  Adhere to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals®. 

Punch the scalloped circles from Pink Pirouette cardstock using Scallop Circle Punches- the two larger flowers are created with the 2 3/8” Scallop Circle Punch and three smaller flowers with the 1 ¾”,  Scallop Circle Punch. 

Use the retired Crimper Tool to crimp the paper (or you can just scrunch it up by hand to break up the fibers) and use the Bone Folder to curve the scalloped edge a bit before proceeding to the next step. 

Once you feel the flower is “distressed” enough, manually spiral cut from the outside edge of the scallop toward the center.   Start to roll the flower from the outside and roll the spiral tightly toward the center.  Apply Multi-Purpose Adhesive to the center piece to hold the flower in shape or you can use a Hot Glue Gun- here is a writtentutorial at Splitcoaststampers to show the basic idea.   Once all of your flowers are created, lightly sponge Crumb Cake Classic Ink onto the edges to distress a bit more.

Use the Bird Builder Punch to punch out the leaves from Crumb Cake Cardstock and create a triple bow using the ½” Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon.

Adhere the flowers, leaves and ribbon bow to the card front (I continued to use the Hot Glue Gun but you could use Mini Glue Dots).   Add the Antique Brad to the center of the bow.

Adhere a piece of lace scrap to the back of the Love tag (both were from the retired Artisan Embellishment Kit).   Stamp the With Love sentiment from Field Flowers using Crumb Cake Classic Ink onto Very Vanilla cardstock, trim and punch the banner points using the Hexagon Punch.  Lightly sponge Crumb Cake Classic Ink along the edges.

Add the sentiment banner and embellished Love Tag to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals®.   Add the Pearls to the tag, banner and lower corner to finish off the card.   

Stamp Sets: Best of Shelli, En Francais, Field Flowers, Gorgeous Grunge, Off the Grid

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Pool Party, Crumb Cake

Paper/Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Designer Series Paper- Etcetera, retired Fan Fair

Accessories: Punches- Scallop Circle 2 ¾” and  1 ¾”, Bird Builder, Hexagon; Sponge Dauber, ½” Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon, Antique Brad, Stampin’ Dimensionals™, Hot Glue Gun (optional)

Since the flowers are dimensional on this card, I would most likely recommend hand delivery or mailing in a padded envelope with tissue paper wrapped around the card to protect the flowers.   

Thanks again for visiting- I hope you will find the time to join us at the Dynamic Duos this week!