A "Rose Trio" by Any Other Name...

To many of us, the fragrance of roses evokes instant memories of the women in our childhood, especially grandmothers. Captured in her special hand creme or l'eau de toilet, a grandmother is supposed to smell like roses when she hugs you. With its muted, vintage tones, this card brings back yesteryear.      

STAMPS -

Rose Trio stamp set
"Thinking of you today" block stamp
"you're in my prayers" block stamp
Checker peg stamp (Tiny)

PAPERS -
Green half-sheet, folded
White card stock - 2.5 x 3.5 inches (official size of an Artist Trading Card*)
White card stock scraps
Dark Brown card stock

INKS -
Orchid, Old Rose, Bark, Umber, Burgundy, Green Tea; Memories Soft Wheat

CHALKS - Light Mauve, Yellow-Orange

TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES -
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - "Stylized Flowers"
Medium Punch - Square
VersaMarker
Ribbon
Embroidery Thread
Adhesive Pearls - Chino

INSTRUCTIONS -
Run the Green half-sheet through the embossing folder. Scuff the edges with Umber ink and set aside for now.

Use the VersaMarker to make random marks on the pre-measured White card stock piece. Colorize with the Yellow-Orange and Pink Chalks.

Then use the Checkered stamp and Soft Wheat ink to make a border around the outer edge. Use the Chalks again around the border.

In the center of the artist trading card, stamp the Rose Cluster in Old Rose ink three times.

Stamp the Leaf Sprig in Green Tea.

Then stamp the Berry in Burgundy.

Stamp the Squiggly Sprig in Bark.

Around the edges of the artist trading card, stamp the Squiggly Sprig in Burgundy.

Edge the outer borders with Umber ink first, then with Bark. Glue the artist trading card to the card base.

Then attach the ribbons and embroidery thread to the card base. Set aside for now.

On a separate White card stock scrap, stamp the Rose Cluster again in Bark, Orchid, and Old Rose. 

Cut them out and edge each cut-out with the Umber ink. Then use a PopIt! to attach each of the flowers on top of the flowers you stamped earlier, in the center of the Artist Trading Card.

Make Medallions -

On the White card stock scrap, stamp the sentiment stamps. Then stamp several Flowers in Memories Soft Wheat ink.

Then line up the sentiments in the square punch and punch out.

Then glue each medallion to a slightly larger piece of Dark Brown paper. Finally, edge the squares with the Gold Paint Pen and attach them to the card, among the ribbons. Add an Adhesive Pearl to each medallion.

Add a touch of tiny-tipped glitter glue for some added sparkle and voila!- you're finished!

What do you think? Just enter your comment in the comment section below for a chance to win the Rose Trio stamp set. Today's winner is Cheryl O., who will be receiving the Azalea Terrace set from last week's blog. Congratulations Cheryl! 

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

*Modern ARTIST TRADING CARDS are by definition 2.5 x 3.5 inches and can be made of anything. The concept has links to 14th-century portrait miniatures, which the nobility used to advertise their marriageable daughters. Impressionist artists used ATCs to exchange ideas and techniques. They would paint on one side and write a brief resume on the other side. They were the first to use ATCs as more than a trade item; they sometimes paid for their room and board with these small samples of artwork. M. Vänçi Stirnemann, who held trading sessions in Zurich, Switzerland in 1996, gets the credit for popularizing modern Artist Trading Cards.

Comments

[sue wisniewski]

Roses are the flower for my birthday month. Good choice for flowers. stamping sue

[Michelle Adams]

Stunning! I have this set, and really love it!

[Kathy Hering]

Oh I love this set!

[Mary]

The rose trio peg stamp is beautiful. I love the antique look.

[Denise Bryant]

Beautiful card! I especially love the checkerboard border and that cute squiggly sprig stamp!
Thanks for a chance to win!
DeniseB

[Debbie]

Love the card!

[Linda w]

Love the vintage feel you gave this card.

stamp on...

[Mary Lou Knapke]

So many good ideas....love the shades!
Mary Lou

[Mary in NC]

Looks like this is a "have to have" set! Love it!! When I go to a convention, the first place I always go is to find Renee and I can stand and watch her and be happy! She is awesome!

[Bette]

The stamped roses on the sayings are the cat's meow. Gives me another idea to chew on.

[Judy Mills]

I just love this card. I am new to rubber stamping and bought my first set of peg stamps [yours] at a store in Salado, Tx. These stamps were flying out the door. I have made 2 cards, so fast and easy. Can't believe I did it myself. I think your tutorials are some of the best on line. Keep up the good work

[Nancy Huntley]

I have this set but yet to use it. Thanks for the inspiration! Think I will get it out and use it now!

[Phyllis M.]

Love the card and also the stamp set too. Thanks for the great tut and for sharing too.

[Susan Kesselman]

Another vintage card - love it! Your stamps are perfect for ATCs, which are another great way to show off your art.

[chaun]

Loved the inked edges of the roses, an the subtle background!

[judy]

On the 1st pic posted --I wasn't wild about the colors. But that last picture when you paired it with that dark green embossed card --wow how one color can make the rest shine through. It looked like something that may have been made in the early 1900's Very romantic card. JudyB

[Wendy Bekx]

I like the vintage look you achieved with the cuttlebugged background-great shade of green, too.

[Debbie from Missouri]

I always like your color combinations. The antique look on the edges is another favorite technique that I use a lot. I do like this rose stamp set... and just when I think I have enough stamps.....!

[Margaret]

Everything is definitely coming up roses!

[Audrey]

I love how the colors flow and of course it is a beautiful card. Who could expect anything less from Susan? Beautiful work

[Claire]

Oh I love it... cutting out the roses to emboss gives the card so much character, here's hoping I win the set :-)

[Sue D]

Very pretty card and an interesting way to do the versamark and chalk background.

[Cindy L.]

Very pretty card. I enjoy logging on each week to see what you do next. Thanks for all the inspiration!

[Sarah B]

Cutting out the rose trios really makes this card a standout, pardon the pun! It is a simple card but those extra touches make all the difference. Thanks again for a wonderful lesson and more new ideas!

[Mike Bizup]

Grandmothers and roses, what a beautiful warm memory for anyone. Your card shows that warmth!! Beautiful.