Tuesday Tips - Hide the Velum Holiday card

Vellum can look so soft and pretty on a card.  Adhering vellum to a card can be frustrating once in a awhile because we certainly do not like to see adhesive through the vellum, yet adhesive cannot always be hidden under embellishments like buttons and ribbons.  Today I offer you another solution if you are ever in this quandary.

Score vellum 1/4" on both the top and bottom edges, and then apply  "Sticky Strip" onto both the top and bottom edges of the underside of the vellum between the score line and edge along the length of the vellum.  Simply remove the red backing from the Sticky Strip and attach the vellum to your card.  You will notice the top and bottom scored panels, however, it does not appear to be the adhesive showing through because the adhesive is applied along the entire length of the vellum and covers the entire width of the scored panels!

The bottom scored vellum panel is further camoflouged by Stampin' Up's new breathtakingly beautiful Blushing Bride 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon.  This ribbon is, in my opinion, THE MOST GORGEOUS ribbon I have ever held in my hands!  I highly recommend that you purchase some of it while it is available (thru the end of April, 2012).

I also stamped onto the vellum before applying Sticky Strip.  Ink stamped onto vellum tends to smear and smudge if handled before dry, so give it a minute or two to dry before applying the vellum to the card.  A heat tool can help out when you want to speed up the ink drying.  Be careful, though, to not burn the vellum.  Stamps used on today's card are from the current Occasions Mini Catalog, P.S. I Love You stamp set.  I also stamped with the "friend" heart stamp from I Heart Hearts stamp set in the current Idea Book & Catalog.


Hope you enjoy playing with vellum on your next card!


Linda

Tuesday Tips - Crumple!

My tip for cards today is to do paper crumpling on a project.  That's right.....just crumple it up like you are going to throw it away.....but, wait, don't throw it away!  Instead, open it back up and semi-flatten it again. Today's card utilizes a Pear Pizzazz cs that has been crumpled as a mat for the snail image.

Why should you crumple?  Crumpled paper is a method of distressing paper.  The crumpled paper adds texture and dimension to the project.  It also adds a new design element.

If you are aiming for a project with vintage, romantic or masculine style, the crumpled element will exaggerate that style.  As a matter of fact, if you stamp a background stamp in second or third generation before crumpling, you can add another layer of interest and the distressing or aging affect is enhanced.


Other ways to use your crumpled elements:

• Try stamping on the card stock AFTER you crumple and flatten the paper
• Crumple a cs strip and adhere with Stampin' Dimensionals down the edge of a card
• Rub a distressing ink spot on the crinkled paper & you will see those crinkle lines pop!

It's very engaging to play with this technique.  You may even discover additional ways to use this technique on your projects!

NOTES ON TODAY'S CARD:

stamp set:  Easy Events
inks:  Black Stazon; Stampin' Write markers - Marina Mist, Real Red, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede
cs:  Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz
dsp:  Marina Mist Patterns
other paper:  watercolor paper
punches:  Decorative label, scallop trim border
ribbon:  1/4" grosgrain ribbon - Marina Mist, non S U polka dot ribbon
other:  mini library clip, aqua painter


Have a great day!

Linda

Tuesday Tips - Punch Art Mommy and Baby Polar Bear Valentines

I love the snow.  I just cannot relate when people complain about it.  It deserves a tribute with today's valentine card.  There's no love greater than a momma and a baby, right?

Baby polar bears are the cutest things ever.  I made the bears with circle and oval punches!  The face can either be created with black cs and punches or with a black marker.

Here's the recipe:
Snow:  Cut white cs to the size you want & simply tear it to create a snow bank.


mama bear:
head & body =two 1-3/4" circles
snout=large white oval (cut in half & rounded)
ears=two 3/4" white circles  
nose= 1/4" black circle
eyes=marker

baby bear:
body & head=two 1" circles
snout=small white oval (cut in half & rounded)
ears=two 1/2" white circles
nose=the smallest little punched circle you can find or draw it with a marker!
eyes=marker


Have a nice day.


Linda

Tuesday Tips - Dry Embossing over Stamping

You have stamped and you may have dry embossed, but have you stamped & dry embossed on the same piece of card stock?  Here I have stamped snowflakes onto Whisper White cs and then embossed it in a snowflake embossing folder through the Big Shot die cutting system.  You get more snowflakes per square inch that way! :)

I layered a tag with the three colors in the color combination {Pool Party, Riding Hood Red, and Whisper White}, and then I wrapped up the card with a long piece of the beautiful 1 1/4" striped grosgrain Riding Hood Red ribbon.  The style and the color combo of this card are gorgeous!

If you have your Christmas cards mailed already, why not make this card for a holiday thank you note?!

Linda

Tuesday Tips - Got Ruffles?

This photo of a ruffled draped fabric on a home-designing blog inspired me to create a few cards with ruffled ribbon.  There are several ways to create the look of ruffled ribbon on your cards.  Today's card ruffle was created using sticky strip and ribbon.

 

Lay a piece of sticky strip across the card on the place where the ribbon will be and remove the red liner from the tape.  Beginning with the end of the ribbon, smooth down about an inch of it onto the end of the sticky strip.  Gather a loop of the ribbon and press down with your finger onto the ribbon once again on the next sticky area in the row of sticky strip - just press about a half inch worth.  Make a second loop and press the ribbon down again, repeating all the way across the sticky strip.  You will have a looped {ruffled} ribbon across your card.  Trim the edges of the ribbon.  I like to insert a very small piece of sticky strip in between the loops so the loops lay down instead of stand up.

Ruffled ribbon and ribbon flowers can also be created by pulling a thread from the ribbon ends and gathering the ribbon all the way down the length of it.

I'd love to see your ruffled card creations!

Linda

Tuesday Tips - Wreath Petals

I finally just recently purchased the Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up, and I don't know what took me so long!  I am getting creative with using this embossing folder as a background, as embossed paper, and for making wreaths!

Give it a try!  Use a sponge dauber and Stampin' Pastels to dab green chalk directly onto white cs that has been pre-embossed through the Big Shot in the Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder.  Dab the chalk into a donut shape, but it doesn't need to be exact.  Once you have a wreath shape the way you like it, blow off the stray chalk powder and/or tap the card stock to remove the powder.  Sometimes a very gentle rub of a tissue can help - just be careful not to smear.

I wanted berries on my wreath, so I added small flecks of Real Red Stampin' Write marker around the wreath.  Dress up the wreath in a pretty ribbon or whatever embellishments you have on hand.  I had some of last year's Polka Dot red brads left, so I added one with the bow.

Thanks for visiting my blog today!  Are you registered for Thursday evening's Christmas card Stamp-a-Stack event?  If not, get in touch with me asap!  Why not send out your own handmade holiday cards this year?  You can make 25 of them on Thursday evening (if you need more than 25, you can let me know in advance & make additional card sets in bundles of 10).  I have such pretty cards lined up to make!

Linda

Whatever Wednesday - Lattice Leaves {yes Lattice, not Lettuce}

An Autumn card is a must today since I looked out the window and was amazed by the beautiful and breathtaking red leaves on a tree in my front yard.  If only I could somehow stamp leaves exactly like the real ones!

I've colored the leaf stamp with Stampin' Write markers and applied Dazzling Details glitter glue for a bit of sparkle.  The lattice diecut is not just a background for the leaves.......the leaves are inserted into the lattice slots.

Another element on today's card that I want to point out is the Hodgepodge Hardware.  The ribbon slide hardware is colored with Tangerine Tango, which is the same color ink that I used for the message, the sponging, and on the leaves.  How did I color it?  I squeezed a dime sized puddle of Crystal Effects into a plastic brad container, then added a drop of Tangerine Tango reinker to the puddle, mixed it with a paint brush, and applied the "tangerine crystal glue" to the tops of the hardware.  Make sure to let the hardware dry on a surface that it won't stick to.

We will be stamping this card at tomorrow evening's stamp camp!  If you haven't registered, let me know if you still want to attend!

linda

Whatever Wednesday - Boxer Shorts

At this evening's stamp camp, this boxer shorts card was one of the great cards we stamped!  Isn't it cute?

The Valentine Defined stamp set's clothesline of hearts stamp is the perfect width for the waistband! To soften the brightness of the waistband strip, I sponged the edges.

The "fly" is made by punching  a large oval and  then cutting it in half lengthwise.  I also sponged the edges of the "fly".  Faux stitching is done with a Stampin' Write marker.

I showed the gals at stamp camp the secret to drawing a straight "faux stitching" line.......rest the pinky side of your hand on the table while you draw short dashes down the paper, as far as is comfortable, which should be only a few inches at most.  At that time, slide the side of your hand downward on the paper & draw another inch or two of dashes.  Pretty soon, you've drawn a long row of stitches!

If you are wondering how the card itself is made, I drew a pattern for the boxers, traced it onto the wrong side of dsp, cut it out & adhered the dsp boxers onto a standard A2 card.  I then used a scissors to cut along the boxer sides & between the legs so the card itself was shaped like boxers!

Linda

Tuesday Tips - Pocket Trilogy Card

3 pockets made from A2 envelopes!

Have you begun to think about your Christmas gift list?  If you have college aged or adult children, or even teenagers, it can be a struggle to figure out exactly what the perfect gift would be.  There have been times when there is no "wish list".  Pocket Trilogy Card to the rescue!  A card with three slots for gift cards (or cash and gift cards) might be a fantastic Christmas gift for a college student or teen or "adult child"!  I know my college students absolutely love getting restaurant gift cards!  You can even pick up gift cards while at the grocery store & accumulate the benefits of your frequent shopper cards!  Have fun stamping your card, then stuff three gift cards inside!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO MAKE THIS CARD:

stamp set:  Pines & Poinsettias (current 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog!) 

Crumb Cake card: 7 3/4" x  5 1/2", scored along the long edge at 3 1/2"

other cs:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

dsp:  Holly Berry Bouquet

punches:  Scallop Circle, Eyelet Border, 1" circle

Stampin' Write markers:  Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Real Red

other:  Stampin' Dimensionals, paper snips or trimming scissors, paper trimmer and scoring blade (or Stampin' Up's new Simply Scored platform!), two A2 envelopes (sealed shut), pencil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.   Mark the halfway point across the top edge of the envelopes with a pencil.

2.   Cut both envelopes in half, cutting where your pencil mark is.  You will have four little pockets.  Set one aside for another project - you will only need 3 of pockets for this project.

3.   Now, you want to trim one-quarter inch from the cut edge of one of the pockets and one-half inch from the cut edge of another pocket.  Your pockets now will each be a different height.

4.   Punch a partial 1" circle in the front along the top edge of each pocket to act as a finger pull area.

5.   Adhere all 3 pockets together with the shortest one on top & the tallest pocket at the bottom (like little stairsteps).

6.   I put adhesive onto the seamed side of each pocket & then the top does not have a seam.

7.   Cut dsp: 1" x 5" and 3 1/4" x 5".

8.   Cut from a coordinating dsp pattern: 1" x 5".

9.   Make a "finger pull" area in the 3 1/4" x 5" dsp - the easiest way to do this is to slide the dsp into the top pocket, lining up the top edges of the dsp & the pocket, then slide the 1" circle punch in & punch.  Both punched finger pull half circle areas will be aligned!

10. Adhere the dsp pieces onto the card.

11. Adhere the back of the pocket trio piece to the card interior, making sure the bottom edge of the pocket is about 1/8" higher than the bottom edge of the card front when the card is shut. Doing that will ensure the white pockets are hanging out from underneath.

12.Now decorate the card front.  I used Pines & Poinsettias, which is a lovely vintage Christmas stamp set from the current Holiday Mini Catalog 2011!

So, when the kids say they don't know what they want for a Christmas or birthday gift, make a Pocket Trilogy Card and fill it with a few gift cards!  Marvelous!

Linda

Whatever Wednesday - Rustic Birthday Girl

Remember that wood grained patterned paper in the recently retired Woodland Walk designer series paper?  It serves today as a fence element!  I love how the marvelous Pennant Parade stamp set pink flags give a feminine touch to the woodsy, natural paper.


I saw this sweet picture below on the Love of Family and Home blogspot and knew I had to replicate the rustic yet feminine expression in a greeting card.

NOTES
Stamp sets: Jumble Alphabet, Pennant Parade, Bring On the Cake
cs: Whisper White, textured and smooth
inks:  Classic Stampin' Pads - Melon Mambo & Old Olive; Stampin' Write Markers - Old Olive & Melon Mambo
Designer Series Paper:  Woodland Walk (recently retired from the 2010-11 IB&C, but you can substitute the wood grained designer series paper in the "Well Worn" dsp from Stampin' Up's current 2011-12 IB&C!)
punches:  Petite Pennants Builder, 3/4" circle, Crop-o-dile
other:  Stampin' Dimensionals, eyelets, paper snips
How did I construct the fence?  Just lined up the strips, taped one strip across & then punched holes across with the Crop-o-dile.  Eyelets were set with the Crop-o-dile.
And the message?  I colored on the rubber stamp with Stampin' Write markers, alternating colors on each word.  Then, I stamped the message onto Whisper White cs & used paper snips to rough cut each word.
Where are Stampin' Dimensionals used?  Under the fence, under each circle punched letter.

Happy Wednesday!  Are you registered for my stamp camp this evening?  Can't wait!


Linda

Map It Monday - A Famous Mouse

I recently created a fun birthday card for a four year old.  Who doesn't love Mickey Mouse?!



I'm using some more sweet pastel retired designer series paper.  It might be several years old, but I still can coordinate it to other Stampin' Up products!   I love that!


NOTES:
cs:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Blushing Bride
dsp:  Spring Fling dsp (very retired, so I think that's the name!)
inks:  Classic Stampin' Pad - Basic Black; Stampin' Write Markers - Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Peach Parfait
stamps:  Bring on the Cake
punches:  Circle - 1 3/4", 1", 1/2", 1/4"
other:  Pink Pirouette striped ribbon (retired)
How Did I make Mickey?   I punched two 1 3/4" circles, one from Basic Black cs and one from Blushing Bride cs.  I penciled the Mickey's "hairline".  It is easy to hand draw this - they are just like little mountains!  Then cut on the pencil lines with trimming scissors or paper snips.  Adhere the Blushing Bride face atop the 1 3/4" black circle.  Then, simply trim the white eyes into ovals and adhere the other punched pieces!  I drew on the mouth with the thin end of a Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write marker.


This was a fun card to make!  And, it was so easy!


Linda

Whatever Wednesday - Lattice Quilting

A handmade quilt is a thing of beauty.  So is a handmade quilt card.  Tonight at stamp camp the ladies made six cards, one of which was today's card post.

NOTES:

stamp set:  2011/2012 IB&C Faith in Nature Hostess Set (on page 15 of the new big catalog!)
cs:  So Saffron, Always Artichoke, Whisper White
dsp:  retired Le Jardin dsp (retired 2008 IB&C)
other:  Big Shot diecutting machine, Lattice Bigz Die, Textured Impressions Square Lattice Embossing Folder, 2-way glue pen, Stampin' Dimensionals
How did she do that?  First, I die cut a lattice with the Stampin' Up Big Shot Lattice Bigz Die from both So Saffron card stock and Le Jardin double sided designer series paper.  The So Saffron lattice is adhered onto an Always Artichoke cs square.  Then, it's time to insert the tiny quilt pieces of dsp into the So saffron "puzzle base", just as I would put a jigsaw together.  The 2-way glue pen works well for this task - just a dab under each puzzle piece is all it needed.  The last step is to crank the completed quilt "puzzle" through the Big Shot machine inside the Square Lattice embossing folder.  That last step is called "embedded embossing", because the process actually embeds the little pieces into the base.


Wouldn't this card be a fantastic choice to give to a quilter or seamstress, or to a quilt collector?!


Thanks for visiting my blog!


Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Peach Parfait and Very Vanilla

One of my dear customers is getting married very soon!  Recently I attended a bridal shower and designed today's card for her.  I've seen and stamped his/her towel cards before, but this one is so beautiful that I wanted to share it with you!

NOTES:

The Card - I cranked theVery Vanilla card front only through the Big Shot Machine with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.
Towel Bar - The towel bar is simply a strip of dark cs cut to the desired size.  Pearl brads are also adhered on the ends to add even more bridal elegance.
Towels - Peach Parfait cs is embossed using the Big Shot Machine and Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder.  I thought the Chantilly Lace Trim Ribbon woven through the towels would look elegant.  I cut slits in the "towels" in a paper cutter/trimmer and simply weaved the lace ribbon through the slits, adhering on the back of the cs towels.  The bottom lace hemline is simply the lace adhered onto the edge of the cs "towel".  The towels are adhered using Stampin' Dimensionals.


I would love to see your card if you create one like this for your next bridal shower!


Linda

Whatever Wednesday - Fishy Ornament Punch

My Stampin' Up "wish list" for quite a long time has included the ornament punch.  Finally, I have purchased it and have found that it is fun to use this punch for other projects besides Christmas ornaments!  These little fishes are actually punched with the ornament punch!


Polka dotted patterns dsp in both the new "in color" of "Wisteria Wonder" and "Island Indigo" are the main attraction on today's Wild Wasabi card.  Stampin' Up's new polka dot brad (also in Wisteria Wonder!) coordinates beautifully! 


Once I punched the ornament with the ornament punch, I cut off the top rim of the ornament and turned the ornament sideways.  The Five Petal punch is used for the back fin.  The side fins can be punched and cut from your choice of several different punches, including the Scallop Edge Border Punch, the Scallop Square Punch, the Scallop Circle Punch, the Scallop Oval Punch, or the Petite Pennants Builder Punch.  You can certainly use your creativity with your fish!


Check out the new 3/8" Wisteria Wonder ruffled ribbon!  The ruffled ribbon is also available in the other new "in colors"!


Can you think of anything else to make with the Stampin' Up ornament punch?!


Linda

Tuesday Tips - Heat & Stick Powder

Today I welcome two new Stampin' Up "In Colors", Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade.    Aren't they both bright and pretty?!

Have you used Heat & Stick Powder?  The large white flowers on today's card have been blinged with Heat & Stick Powder and Dazzling Diamonds glitter!  It turned out beautiful!  The glitter really jazzes up this card and the bright colors are fantastic next to the white glittery flowers! 

To use this technique, stamp the flower with Versamark or craft ink.  Sprinkle Heat & Stick powder, tap off excess & heat with a heat tool.  While the Heat & Stick Powder is still tacky, sprinkle Dazzling Diamonds glitter onto it.  Tap off excess glitter & heat set once again only briefly.  You will have shiny, glittery stamped images!

My inspiration for this card came from the Miss Mustard Seed blog. 

inspiration from Miss Mustard Seed blog

Linda

Whatever Wednesday - Candyland Quilt Card

I saw this sweet bedroom ensemble at Pottery Barn Teen that reminds me of the childhood game Candyland.  Remember how the spaces are comprised of a curvy path?  So, today's card has a Candyland-style path too!

candyland card inspiration

NOTES:
stamp set:  Bring On The Cake (Occasions Mini Catalog 2011, retired)
ink:  Classic Stampin' Pad, Certainly Celery
cs:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink
dsp:  Designer Series Paper Patterns Stacks
punch:  Wide Oval
ribbon:  Certainly Celery Satin Ribbon
other:  Top Note Big Shot  Die, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals, glue dot (for the ribbon)
How I Created the "Candyland" Top Note:  I cut 1" squares from the dsp and adhered them in a curvy path design onto a separate piece of Whisper White cs.  Next, I dry embossed it in the Square Lattice embossing folder.  Lastly, I die cut a Top Note from the Square Latticed paper with the Top Note Die.
Now I Created the Message Element:  I adhered more of the 1" dsp squares onto white cs and cut around the dsp to make a patchwork-style piece of cs.  That patchwork piece is then adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals onto the card.  An oval punched message is adhered to the patchwork rectangle element.

Linda

Whatever Wednesday - Jot Spot

Take a look at this cute project we will make at tonight's "May It In May" class.  I call it a "Jot Spot".  What a sweet and purposeful decoration to set on a kitchen counter or desk!  Or, a nice, simple, useful gift to bring to a friend!

Check out the little flower decoration!  I used my new Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch!  This is one of two new Stampin' Up punches that are truly unique.  There are 3 different punch settings that allow you to choose three different sizes & styles of flowers!  So cool!

How To Make A "Jot Spot":

PREPARE BASE:

1.      Score a 4 ¼” x 11” cs @ 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"

2.      Crease on score lines with a bone folder.

3.      Adhere a strip of dsp across the small end panel.

4.      Punch a flower with the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch.

5.      Use mat pack and paper piercer to pierce a hole through the center of the flower and base.

6.      Insert corduroy brad through all layers, including base.

ASSEMBLE  PEN HOLDER TUBE:

1.      Using a scoring blade, score a 2” x 2.5” cs along the longest side @ 1/2", 1", 1 1/2", 2".

2.      Use bone folder to crease on fold lines to create pen holder tube.

3.      Add adhesive to an end panel & fold up, pressing the two end panels together to form a long square tube.

ASSEMBLE JOT SPOT:

1.      Fold base so longest panel lays on a table, as shown.

2.      Apply adhesive to two adjacent panels on the tube.

3.      Nest tube onto base to hold it in place, pressing adhesive on both the bottom panel and the upright panel.

4.      Insert pen.

5.      Apply adhesive to the bottom of a sticky memo pad & adhere to base.

Such an easy, quick project!

Linda

Tuesday Tips - Inlaid Embossing

I have another very cool technique for you this week - Inlaid Embossing.  It is soooo easy that I don't need to lay out steps for you.  Take a look at the scallops across the card.  All three sets of scallops are actually designer series paper strips that have been punched with the Scallop Edge Border Punch and then "inlaid" onto card stock!

The technique itself consists of only three steps!  First, punch shapes that you want to be inlaid (circles, squares, in this case scallop strips).  Second, adhere the shapes onto your cs in whatever pattern you choose.  Third, roll the cs through your Big Shot Diecutting Machine inside the Square Lattice Embossing Folder!  Viola!  Done!  Now use your inlaid paper for a project!

NOTES

stamp set - Bring on the Cake (Occasions Mini Catalog, exp. 4/30/11 - order it soon!)
dsp - In Color dsp Patterns Stack You NEED this paper to match your In Color inkpads! :)
colors - Poppy Parade and Daffodil Delight
ribbon - 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Daffodil Delight
inks - Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker


I hope you give this technique a try!  I would love to see your inlaid card creations!

Linda

Tuesday Tips - Owl Punch Flower

Isn't the flower on this card a stunner?!  Perhaps you read my blog post on 4/6/2011 and remember that I promised to explain this flower technique.

Here's a second flower I made using different patterns from the same designer series paper.  Isn't this Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper exquisite?   You can purchase it as a sneak peek dsp at $9.95 during the month of April only, with a $20 product purchase!  This paper will then be available again in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog beginning in July.

Stampin' Up's Owl Punch is the tool you need to make this flower.  How fun!  You only punch out the owl body (you won't need the little circle parts and other doo-dads that this punch also punches out).  On the 4/6 card, I punched out and used 6 owl bodies.  For today's card, I used 7 owl bodies, and I think the 7 owls is an improvement.

NOTES

1.  Fold the owls in half lengthwise.  If you are using double sided paper, the pattern that you cannot see when the owl is folded will become the smallest inner petals.  I folded my owls inside out, so I had to flip the pattern that I preferred later before assembling the flower......

    

2.  Cut off their little toes (ouch - poor little owls).

 3.  Make a cut along the curve of the ear, continuing that cut so it goes all the way through the fold - discard the scrap & you have created the long petals.

   

4.  Fold back the rounded sides of each owl, like little flaps, beginning at the center fold, and ending approximately where the curve begins to go inward.  Those two flaps are the small inner petals.  Depending on what size your flaps are, you will need to prepare either 6 or 7 owls.

SIDE VIEW OF A PETAL

TOP VIEW OF PETAL

5.  Punch a circle from cs with the 1 3/4" circle punch, then cover it with adhesive.

6.  Begin laying the folded petals around the cs circle, with pointed edges meeting in the center.  You may have to reposition the "wedges" until they fit together well and look symmetrical.

CLOSEUP OF FINISHED FLOWER BEFORE

7.   Curl the long petal tips and sponge edges if desired.  To curl a petal, slide a petal between a bone folder and your fingers to curl the tips of each long petal.  Holding the base of the petal with your other thumb & forefinger while VERY GENTLY curling will prevent ripping.  The process is similar to using a scissors to curve the ends of curling ribbon on a gift package.

FLOWER AFTER CURLING & SPONGING PETALS WITH PEAR PIZZAZZ INK

You can create this flower on an extra special card on Wednesday at 7pm for my April Stamp Camp.  There are a few spots left, so email or phone me quick to register!

Hope you enjoyed the tutorial and have fun with this technique!  Feel free to comment or email if there are questions.

Linda

Think About Color Thursday - Crumbcake, Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White

The color combination this week is Crumbcake, Melon Mambo, Basic Black, and Whisper White!

The card is inspired by this living room at the House Beautiful website.  The subdued patterned print furniture and the  "Melon Mambo" pop of color looks so nice in this room - so I knew it would look even better on a greeting card!


NOTES: 

• Technique:  Spotlighting
• Do You Want to Make this Card?  Register for my April 13 Stamp Camp!  If you are on my newsletter mailing list, you may recall seeing a sneak peek of this card in my newsletter.  Did you catch it?  We will make this card, along with an Easter card, a "Happy Easter" mini treat, and a few other cards!
• Cs:  Melon Mambo, Crumbcake, Basic Black, Whisper White
• Stamp Set:  Elements of Style (don't you LOVE-LOVE-LOVE this set?!)
• inks:  Stazon Black inkpad; Classic Stampin' Pads - Crumbcake & Melon Mambo; Stampin' Write Markers - Melon Mambo & Pear Pizzazz
• Punches:  Circle Punches - 1 3/8" and 1 1/2", Modern Label

 Linda