Friends are like flowers; some friendships form as quickly and easily as buttercups appear, while others grow with care, like a rose. Whether they are spontaneous or take more tender loving care, each friendship is a blessing in its own right.
Stamps -
Floral Filigree stamp set
"Your friendship is a blessing" block stamp
Papers - White card stock - 5.5 x 11, folded square
White card stock - 4.5 inches square
Spring Green card stock - 4-5/8 x 4-5/8 inches
White card stock scrap
Dark Green card stock scrap
Inks - Hyacinth, Heliotrope, Boysenberry, Grape, Neptune, Charcoal, Green Tea, Sage, Peony, Evergreen; Archival Black
Tools and Accessories -
Cuttlebug Embossing Folders - "Textile Textures" and "D'Vine Swirls "
Chalk - Lavender
Colored Pencil - Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Medium Green
Embellishments -
Wide transparent ribbon
Green polka dotted ribbon
INSTRUCTIONS -
Run the White paper through the embossing folders, "Textile Textures" at the top and "D'Vine Swirls" at the bottom. Smudge the edges and portions of the embossed areas with Sage ink. Set aside for now.
Take the square White card stock piece and stamp around the border, using the following stamps and inks:
Shasta Daisy in Heliotrope ink
African Daisy in Boysenberry ink
and
Peruvian Lily in Neptune ink
Forget-me-nots in Grape ink
Trailer Solid in Green Tea ink
Opposite Vine Open in Archival Black ink
Stamp the Leaves and Swirl in Sage ink and then use the Chalk to colorize the edges of the paper. The chalk will alter the look of the Sage ink you just put down.
Once you have finished stamping, color some of the Peruvian Lilies with the Yellow and Pink Colored Pencils.
MAKE SENTIMENT MEDALLION
Stamp the sentiment in Archival Black ink on the scrap of White card stock and then stamp some florals around it.
Stamp the Shasta Daisies in Peony ink.
Follow with African Daisies in Evergreen ink.
Stamp the Opposite Vine Open in Green Tea.
Then stamp the Peruvian Lily in Archival Black ink and use the Yellow and Pink colored pencils to color them in.
Cut out the wreath and then back it with Dark Green card stock. Next, attach eyelets and run the Green Ribbon through the eyelets, tying knots at the eyelet ends. Set aside for a moment.
Then attach the wide ribbon across the middle of the stamped square panel of the card. Attach the medallion to the card by wrapping the thin ribbon behind the card.
Glue the ensemble to the White card base and you're almost done.
The last step is to add some pop-up flowers. On a White scrap of card stock, stamp the following:
Shasta Daisies in Peony ink
Peruvian Lilies in Archival Black ink.
Then cut the flowers out and use PopIt! Shapes to fasten them to various places on the card including the medallion.
What do you think? Just enter your comment in the comment section below for a chance to win the Floral Filigree stamp set. Today's winner is Jo, who will be receiving the Rose Trio set from last week's blog. Congratulations Jo!
Until next week, Happy Stamping from Susan and rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry!
This card is beautiful. I just love the floral filigree set!
Posted by: laurie hunt | March 11, 2010 at 12:28 AM
I love your cards. I'm convinced you can hardly go wrong using your stamp sets. Each card turns out so darn pretty!
Posted by: Cindy L. | March 15, 2010 at 09:08 PM
Beautiful card, as always! :D I really like your tutorials. They are so helpful in using my RST peg sets. Thanks.
Posted by: Janet Sisk | March 15, 2010 at 09:48 PM
It's nice to see that some of your images do not stamp perfectly...that way I know I have a chance to make a beutiful card, too! Love 'em, love 'em!
Posted by: Debbie from Missouri | March 15, 2010 at 10:20 PM
I look forward to every Monday to see your beautiful creations. You never disappoint! Thank you for all these projects & tutorials. This week's card is just as lovely as the others.
Posted by: AK Donna M | March 16, 2010 at 01:23 AM
Spring is starting a little bit overhere in the Netherlands and this colourfull card made me smile and wish it will be summer soon when all the flowers in the card can be rally bought.
Posted by: Carla van der Mei | March 16, 2010 at 05:07 AM
This is just lovely, my favourite colours. I use your stamps more than any others, just love them.
Posted by: Karen Jones | March 16, 2010 at 05:41 AM
You're my fave email of the stamp companies. You're cards always bring a smile to my face. I'm a sucker for flowers, any flowers.
Posted by: Bette | March 16, 2010 at 06:11 AM
I wish someone would send a card this beautiful to me:)
Happy almost Spring!
Posted by: Carolyn | March 16, 2010 at 06:58 AM
Lovely spring card. Really like the idea of using color pencils to add a bit of extra color. color pencils are my favorite medium. thanks for sharing stamping sue
Posted by: sue wisniewski | March 16, 2010 at 07:00 AM
Such artistic education each time!
Thanks!
Mary Lou Knapke
Posted by: Mary Lou Knapke | March 16, 2010 at 07:07 AM
What a gorgeous card and great sentiment ! thankyou !
Posted by: Patty W | March 16, 2010 at 07:17 AM
I have always liked the open flowers like the Peruvian Lilly because you can do so much with them. This is a good combination and thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary from Missouri | March 16, 2010 at 07:46 AM
Lovely!
Posted by: Kathy Hering | March 16, 2010 at 07:52 AM
Your talent shows every single week in your tutorial. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Posted by: jo | March 16, 2010 at 08:07 AM
I look forward to monday for your
idels , this one of the best.
thanks so much,
Posted by: Connie Blackburne | March 16, 2010 at 08:11 AM
Beautiful card and great tut. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Phyllis M. | March 16, 2010 at 08:14 AM
Wonderful card with great techniques and colors. Can't wait to get to my supplies and start playing!
Posted by: Sarah B | March 16, 2010 at 09:54 AM
I think it's very Pretty!
Love the techniques.
Posted by: Audrey Joy | March 16, 2010 at 10:04 AM
What a beautiful assortment of spring. Combining the ink, chalk, and colored pencils gives this card such a gorgeous look.
stamp on...
Posted by: Linda w | March 16, 2010 at 10:46 AM
Beautiful! Thanks for the tutorials. I look forward to checking them out. They always give me great ideas for using the sets I already have, plus I get to see some stuff to add to my wish list too!
DeniseB
Posted by: Denise Bryant | March 16, 2010 at 10:52 AM
I don't have many, but I love the stamps of ya'lls that I do have. Thanks for the ideas in the tutorials.
Posted by: Jane T | March 16, 2010 at 11:16 AM
I love how you mounted the wreath portion on dark green. It really made it pop. I'll have to try that!
Posted by: Margaret | March 16, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Gorgeous, gorgeous card! The look is just beautiful! You come up with the best color combinations which really inspires me! I looked through my 25 sets and don't have this one. I think it would love to join my other sets. :0) zThanks again for another great tutorial!
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Posted by: Shirley Lee | March 16, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Another lovely card! I don't know where you get the inspiration from. I love the idea of threading the ribbon through the eyelets.
Posted by: Joanna Mackintosh | March 16, 2010 at 02:51 PM