Garden of Blue Tutorial

Today's I am using the Garden of Blue peg stamp set along with the Flourished Fern Border.


Inside of the package you will find three mini and two tiny peg stamps.  Notice the placement line at the base of the stamps, close to the rubber.  These lines indicate the position of the image.

I am also using a border stamp which is one of my favorites.  It is called Flourished Fern.  I had a lot of fun drawing this image.


Stamp the Flourished Fern all the way around the edge of 3 x 4 inch white card stock in Versacolor Sage.


Lightly rub Wedgewood Blue chalk around the edges with a chalk puff.


Stamp Mini Striped Flower in Versacolor Neptune.  Stamp twice before reinking for a lighter shade of color with the second impression.


Stamp Mini Cross Vine in Versacolor Olive.  Turn the placement line towards the flowers.


Stamp Tiny Striped Flower in Versacolor Heliotrope.


Stamp Tiny Oak Fern in Bamboo.


Stamp Mini Fairy Butterfly in Neptune.

I love to add additional colors to complement the rest of the card components.  In this case, I added Versacolor Split Pea and Atlantic in the Tiny Striped Flower as shown above.

Add "You are Special" or another sentiment, ribbon and pearl colored adhesive pearls (my favorite since they go with most everything) 

What do you think?  Just enter your comment in the comment section below for a chance to win the Garden of Blue peg stamp set.  Today's winner is Dani C. and she will be receiving the Aster Wreath set!  Congratulations Dani! 

Until next week, Happy Stamping from Susan and rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry !

Comments

[Patty W]

Gorgeous !! You always make it look so easy ! I just love how these cards always have so much depth and texture to them! Would be beautiful in a little frame too !

[Chrissy Bower]

That is so beautiful!!

[Margaret McGlaun]

Love it! I should have your artistic talent!

[Kathleen]

It is so "cool" looking on these hot summer days.

[Ink-Pattie]

It's the little touches that make each of these cards so special--the ferns around the edge of the card AND around the edges of the scalloped circle, the pearls, and the wonderful mix of colors. Of course, your gorgeous stamps are pretty important, too! Thanks for sharing your card ideas--I am always inspired.

[jo]

Love your tutorials. They make it seem like I can do it, too! Love the butterfly.

[Christine Bell]

I love the colors you used for this tutorial. I am always amazed how different colors make each sample look unique, no matter how many times you use the same set. Love this tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[Susan]

Lovely card and thansk for the great layering and color ideas. I especially love the sets with a little extra element in there like the butterfly!

[Wendy Bekx]

I have that blue flower peg stamp and I think it is the prettiest one you make. It just has such a lush look to it. It can double as a poinsettia, too!! It looks nice with the fern stamp around the edges-great idea.

[Pat Schwartz]

I love the way you used the florished ferns. Beautiful!!!!

[sue wisniewski]

What a blue-tiful card. Sorry couldn't resist that little pun. The butterfly is very elegant looking. You did a great job. stamping sue

[Audrey Joy]

This set is so versatile. I could use it with the blues or colors of the Seasons, Like reds and gold. Love it.

[Elaine Allen]

Good Morning Susan -

What a lovely card. And I really love the fern border.

Elaine Allen

[Pat Henshaw]

I've been thinking about using the chalk, but it seems a little counterintutitve to me with the stamps. I keep thinking that by putting the chalk on first, the stamps won't come out looking very good.

However, looking at the tutorial has given me confidence that chalking and stamping will work.

Thanks! I can't wait to try them together!

Pat

[Miranda L]

Lovely! The little butterfly is such a cute little addition to the set.

[Kathy Rossiter]

Everytime I see one of these demos on the blog, I have to run and see if I have the set, because I WANT IT! lol
KathyR

[Connie Nellesen]

oh how I love the colors on this one. The fern border stamp is to die for. I can see making Christmas cards with this set also. Very nice...has my head spinning

[Sandra Shelton]

Another beautiful creation! I love the border around the you are special sentiment. I think that gives that a totally different look. I always forget to try that.

[Linda w]

Susan you always create such beautiful cards. I love the fern border.

thanks much

[Cheryl Outhier]

The fern border is just lovely on this card; in fact the entire card is just beautiful!!! You never cease to amaze me with your creations...they inspire me!!

[Karen]

Oh, I like... now I want to get my rubber stamp tapestry out and do some cards... thanks for the great ideas...

[Phyllis M]

Wonderful tutorial again Susan. Love the stamp set and the blue colors too. Really like how you used the fern border stamp too. Love those pearls they add lots to the card too. Thanks for sharing. Phyllis M.

[DENISE jONES]

The garden of blus is a fantastic new set, I love the striped flowers and the cute butterfly. I love how you stamped the sentiments on the paper flower and the adhesive pearls. But my fav is the beautiful fern scrolls stamp. How delicate and detailed! I have to add this to my wish list! Another beautiful piece of work Susan and what a great use of the peg stamps. I love your cards and the fact we can refer to the tutorials so easily.

[Maureen W.]

Very pretty! I love the fern border and that sweet little butterfly!

[Mary Esther]

The BLUE color family has to be among my top favorites. :-) Thanks for sharing your beautiful samples!