Holiday Stocking - Grandmother's Apron

Inspiration for this week's card comes from a rear-view-mirror look at Christmas past. I wanted to make something that had the flavor of the fabrics my grandmother used to sew her aprons out of. They were faded from use and she often made them from small floral prints that I will forever associate with her. I attempted to reflect some of those soft fabrics in the stamping arrangements for this card, with the hopes that it would bring back special memories of your own grandmother or special cook in the holiday kitchen.

Stamps -
Holiday Stocking stamp set
"Joyeux Noel" mini stamp

Papers -
Split Pea card stock - 4.5 x 5.5-inches
Forest Green card stock - 11 x  5.5-inches, folded in the center
White card stock scraps

Inks -
Versacolor Pigment Bark, Burgundy, Evergreen, Khaki, Pinecone
Medium Punch - Scalloped Circle
Medium Punch - Square .75 .75-inch
Scalloped Punch - Square (Large) - I used a 2 x 2-inch punch
Cuttlebug Embossing folders - Distressed Stripes and Victoria

Chalk - Tan
PopIt! Shapes - (I used Square)

Embellishments -
Thin Nude Ribbon
Burgundy Ribbon with white stitching
Adhesive Pearls - Chocolate

Instructions
Fold the Split Pea card stock at the 1.5-inch mark. Then use the scalloped round punch to make three vertical holes. Run the Split Pea card stock piece through the Distressed Stripes embossing folder.

On a White card stock scrap measuring about  1.25 x 4.5 inches, stamp three different circular patterns to line up in the holes you just put in the Split Pea card stock. For the top and bottom circles, I used Khaki and Bark ink. In the middle circle, I used Burgundy, Khaki, and Bark inks. Glue the stamped piece behind the Split Pea card stock so that the stamping shows through the scalloped holes. Use the Tan chalk to colorize the stamped images and to soften them.

Run the Forest Green card base through the "Victoria" embossing envelope (make sure to emboss the portion with the opening, since this is the part that will show). Slip the Split Pea piece over the Forest Green card base and glue down.

Glue the ribbons down  and now you're ready to make the diamond medallion.

Punch out a White card stock 2 x 2-inch scalloped square. Use the following stamps and colors to make a border:

Tiny Holly Branch in Khaki
Tiny Flower in Burgundy
Tiny Stocking in Burgundy
Tiny Sparkling Star in Bark
Mini Star Tinsel in Evergreen

Edge the scalloped diamond medallion with Pinecone ink and glue to card base.

 

On a White card stock scrap, stamp the "Joyeux Noel" stamp in Burgundy ink.  Center the stamped image in the square punch and punch out. Use PopIt! double-sided tape to attach to the center of the scalloped medallion.

Add the Adhesive Pearls and you're done!

What do you think?  Just enter your comment in the comment section below for a chance to win the Holiday Stocking stamp set. Today's winner is Susan S., who will be receiving the Christmas Love stamp set.  Congratulations Susan! 

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

Comments

[Mary Mac]

Susan this card is beautiful, I love the old world charm about it.

[Elaine Allen]

Hi Susan -

Do you know that this card has a "Tapestry" look to it? The textures you've created on this card really do give it the look of a tapestry. This is just gorgeous. Another beautiful card.

Thanks
Elaine Allen

[Patty W]

SO beautiful !

I love aprons and have several of my grandmothers. MIL just gave me another on Thanksgiving !

[Linda w]

Your grandmother would be so proud of you. Your attention to detail is amazing. Love this card.

thanks much

[Lynda]

I love the way the stamped images peep through the circles.

[Cindy L]

Beautiful card! This one is very elegant. Love it.

[laura]

that is awesome. thanks for all your tutorials I don't say that enough

[Karen W]

This is just beautiful!

[S Zacher]

Very classy--love those little inset circles. Susan Z

[Bevyb]

Susan, what a beautiful card and yes it did bring back memories. I remember my grandmom with apron prints similar to this. Thanks for sharing.

[Christine Nixon]

Well, you succeeded admirably! This little medallion certainly reminds me of my grandmother's aprons. And Victoria Cuttlebug folder? Is that new? Love it. Thank you for the little trip down memory lane.

[Margaret McGlaun]

Love my aprons -- love this card!

[Janet Sisk]

I love how you break each step down so that it is easy to follow here at home. I use my punches/Cuddlebug folders/Nesties alot and you give me so many ideas for using RST stamps with them. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Sarah Briddell]

You definitely achieved the nostalgic look and it is one I want to recreate. thanks for the detailed instructions. I just got myself a cuttlebug and can't wait to try these ideas.

[Debbie G]

Beautiful card!

[Ink-Pattie]

gorgeous!

[Susan Kesselman]

Susan, gorgeous as always! TFS for sharing your wonderful ideas!

[Michelle Adams]

This is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your designs!

[Audrey Joy]

I love the deep rich colors of the Beautiful Card!

[Audrey Joy]

I love the rich colors on this Beautiful Card. Brings back a lot of good memories.

[jo]

Beautiful!

[Audrey]

Another beautiful card. You never disappoint with your beautiful creations.

[sue wisniewski]

Very lovely. What beautiful memories this must bring back.
thanks for sharing
stamping sue

[Debbie from Missouri]

The rich colors of this card are quite appealing to me. And the double embossing and punched holes are a terrific combo to use with many variations. How about publishing all of your posted cards for the year in a cute little book--I have the slowest computer/internet service in the world. It would be great to take to our traveling workshops for inspiration. Besides, I like cozying up with a good book once in a while!

[Margaret]

This would make a great cover for a mini album too!
Love it!