Love always seems easier in the spring! Nature begins to unfurl her little green flags that will eventually become new leaves and the air is full of hope and promise. Today's card has a bit of that promise, with the use of Split Pea ink and card stock trim in the midst of roses and browns. Here's to love in the springtime!
Stamps -
"Heart Buttons" stamp set
"XOXO" mini stamp
"always" mini stamp
Rose card stock - 5.5 x 4.25 inches, folded
Split Pea card stock
Brown card stock
White card stock
Burgundy card stock
Inks - Versacolor Burgundy, Pinecone, Peony, and Split Pea
Supplies -
Cuttlebug embossing envelopes - "Floral Screen" and "Distressed Stripes"
Spellbinders Nestabilities - "Labels Four"
Gold Paint Pen
Brown ribbon
Brown Embroidery Thread
Instructions -
Run the Rose card stock through the Floral Screen embossing envelope. Use the Pinecone ink pad to highlight the texture of the embossed areas.
Take the Rose card stock and tear away the bottom portion (about 1.5 inches from the bottom). Take a strip of the Split Pea card stock tear the bottom of the Split Pea card stock to form a ragged edge. Then glue behind the Rose card base. Glue the Brown embroidery thread along the edge that connects the Rose paper to the Split Pea paper. Run the Brown card stock piece through the Distressed Stripes embossing envelope so that the stripes are vertical. Size and glue behind the Split Pea card stock so that the Brown card stock finishes out the card, giving it the proper size. Set aside.
Run the Labels dies through the machine. The largest label I used is 3.5 inches long. The inside die is roughly 3 inches long.
Take the larger White card stock cut-out and use the Mini Floral Cluster stamp and Peony ink to create a background. Edge the label with the Gold Paint Pen and set aside.
Then stamp the following on the smaller White card stock label:
(For those not familiar with the Rubber Stamp Tapestry stamping techniques, please visit our Animated Demos page for basic step-by-step instructions).Tiny Heart button - Peony ink
Tiny Leaves - Split Pea
Itsy Flower in Burgundy
Tiny Decorative Embellishment in Pinecone around the outer edge of the label.
Use the Gold Paint Pen to edge the stamped label and then glue it to a piece of Brown card stock. Trim away the excess, leaving a pinstripe of brown. Then glue to the larger label, stamped earlier. Glue a strip of Brown ribbon on top of both labels and trim away the excess, following the curve of the label as a pattern. Glue the resulting medallion to the card base.
On a small rectangular piece of White card stock, stamp the XOXO and always stamps in Pinecone ink. Then stamp the Tiny Leaves stamp in Split Pea, to embellish. Then use the Peony and Pinecone to edge the rectangle. Glue to a piece of Brown card stock and trim away the excess. Repeat with Burgundy card stock. Glue the resulting medallion on top of the Brown ribbon you put down earlier and you're done!
What do you think? Just enter your comment in the comment section below for a chance to win the Heart Buttons stamp set. Today's winner is Linda W., who will be receiving the "Heart Deco" stamp set. Congratulations Linda!
Until next week, Happy Stamping from Susan and rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry!
Really very pretty -- good work
Posted by: Dicki Kennedy | December 14, 2009 at 04:19 PM
Oh I love this set... the heart buttons are so cute, and I really like how you incorporate the cuttlebug folders it adds so much texture to the card.
Posted by: Claire Byrne | December 14, 2009 at 04:51 PM
Lots of rich colour and texture. It really does have the promise of something new beginning.
Posted by: Lynda | December 14, 2009 at 06:34 PM
Your cards really do look like tapestry. The buttons alone make me think country, but in this setting I think victorian. Very pretty. Thanks!
Posted by: Cindy L | December 14, 2009 at 07:39 PM
Beautiful card Susan. Love the colors and also how you used the cuttlebug folders and the spellbinders labels too. Wonderful tut like always. Thanks for sharing and for a chance to win. Phyllis M.
Posted by: Phyllis M. | December 14, 2009 at 08:10 PM
The card feels so warm. Knowing which colors to use to highlight the embossed areas will help me recreate the look you achieve. I have to start thinking January birthdays and Valentine's day so who knows how I might use the colors and techniques here.
Posted by: Sarah B | December 14, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Wow I love the colors!!!
Posted by: Kathy Hering | December 15, 2009 at 12:12 AM
This is a beautiful card. I especially like the color scheme: delicate yet not overwhelmingly Valentine-ish.
Posted by: Colleen | December 15, 2009 at 02:29 AM
Lovely card, and the color scheme is unique and beautiful.
Posted by: Maria K | December 15, 2009 at 03:23 AM
Beautiful, as usual. You always make it look so easy to produce such a gorgeous card!
Posted by: jo | December 15, 2009 at 06:27 AM
Once again, Susan, your use of folders amaze me. I never would have thought to put distressed stripes on a card about love but it surely does work wonderfully! Love the colors, too. Thank you for sharing you talent and perspective.
Posted by: Christine Nixon | December 15, 2009 at 07:38 AM
Beautiful card! I wish I could be this creative. Seems easy to do, but the product is so elegant the recipient will be amazed.
Posted by: Kristine | December 15, 2009 at 07:43 AM
I know this has been said before but it bears repeating....your card looks just like a tapestry. Wonderful!
stamping sue
Posted by: sue wisniewski | December 15, 2009 at 08:25 AM
Beautiful--I like the little swirly thing in pinecone around the edges of the button panel.
Posted by: Ink-Pattie | December 15, 2009 at 09:08 AM
I love it... looks like more than just a card.. it is a work of art. Thanks for having such a great giveaway.. count me in!
Posted by: Lauren C | December 15, 2009 at 09:22 AM
The colors are great and I love the little swirls.
Posted by: Jessica Clay | December 15, 2009 at 09:46 AM
The stamp set would be a great addition to my card making. Your card is beautiful!
Posted by: Megan | December 15, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Beautiful!!!
Posted by: Michelle Adams | December 15, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Hi Susan -
What a lovely card. With all the images, colors and textures you used, this card resembles a tapestry. Very lovely. Thank you again for your great tutorials.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | December 15, 2009 at 09:54 AM
My grandmother( now in heaven) and my mom always sign(ed) their cards xoxo, hugs and kisses. It is a great tradition and sentiment to pass on to those we love.
Posted by: Carolyn | December 15, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Love the card! Like the gold edging, duh I would not have thought of that. You always give such great tips.
Posted by: Audrey | December 15, 2009 at 10:49 AM
I love the card. It reminds me of the warmth of home. The details are elegant. A great card for any occassion.
Posted by: Susan Crites | December 15, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Beautiful card! My sis-in-law would love this stamp set.
Posted by: Jenn O. | December 15, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Very pretty. I like how you edged with gold.
Posted by: Sue D | December 15, 2009 at 11:23 AM
What a lovely card you made. I really like your technique of using the Nestabilities with the Tapestry stamps. I always learn something from each one of your explanations. Happy Holidays, too!
Posted by: Shirley Lee | December 15, 2009 at 11:25 AM