African Daisy

The daisy, as one of nature's happiest flowers, gives just the right touch of cheeriness to any occasion. It's round, it's symmetrical, and it's playful. The African Daisy, in this project, adds an encouraging touch to the message, "Always believe."

Stamps -
African Daisy stamp set
"always" mini peg stamp
"believe" cursive mini peg stamp

Papers -
Olive Green designer paper half-sheet, folded - I used Basic Grey
Burgundy card stock
White card stock
White card stock scraps

Inks -
Versacolor Peony, Sage, Olive, Bamboo, Evergreen, and Umber

Tools and Other Supplies -
Cuttlebug embossing folder - "Stylized Flowers"
X-acto knife with fine point
Circle die - I used Spellbinders Standard Circles Large S4-114
Gold Paint Pen
Ribbons

Instructions -
Run the Olive Green card base through the embossing folder. Then use the X-acto knife to cut a slit for the round medallion to slip into (note: I used a curving motion to cut the opening, to create a graceful area for some cut-outs...).

Time to Stamp -
Using a large die, cut out a White circle.

Stamp the Mini African Daisy in Peony ink.

Then stamp the Caladium Solid (leaf) in Sage first...

...then again in Olive ink.

Stamp the Nine Buds Branch Solid (sprig) in Bamboo ink.

Last, stamp the Tiny Dotted Leaf Swirl in Evergreen ink.

Use the Gold Paint Pen to edge the Round medallion. Cut a slightly larger circle from the Burgundy paper. Glue the Burgundy circle behind the stamped circle to create your medallion. Slip the medallion into the slit in the card base that you made earlier.

Make Sentiment Medallions -
Stamp the "always" and "believe" stamps in Evergreen ink on White card stock. Then stamp the African Daisy in Sage ink around the sentiments, just to add some texture. Cut out the medallions (small rectangles) and then edge using the Umber ink. Glue to slightly larger pieces of Burgundy paper. Set aside for now.

Make Floral Cut-out -
Make a floral cluster using the following stamps and inks (if you have to make a couple of separate clusters, that works, too):
Stamp the African Daisy in Peony ink.
Stamp the Leaf in Sage ink.
Stamp the Leaf in Olive ink.
Stamp the Sprig in Bamboo ink.
Stamp the Swirl in Evergreen ink.
Cut out and then mount the cut-out, along with the two sentiment cut-outs, to the card base.

Embellish with some ribbons and you're done!

So what do you think? Just enter your comment in the comment section below for a chance to win the African Daisy stamp set. Today's winner is Kathy Rossiter, who will be receiving the Floral Frame stamp set from last week's blog. Congratulations Kathy!

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

Comments

[Michelle Adams]

What a sweet card! Love this set, too...I can't get enough RST peg stamps! heeheeheee

[Sue D]

Beautiful card--I like the little tags saying "always" and "believe."

[sue wisniewski]

I think you did a fabulous job! Your stamping around the inside of the circle is great. how do you get positioned so well. my stamped circes always come out lopsided. stamping sue

[Pam (PeeJay)]

Stunning card and love the idea of the slot to put the medallion in.

[maiju]

This is very lovely card. Beautiful colors on the card

[Mary Mc]

Susan really love this set. I wish you had more petite word stamps. I use them all the time. Beautiful card.

[Cindy L.]

I really like this stamp set! I think this is one of my favorite cards.....very nice!!!

[Mary from Missouri]

Me too Cindy I like this one alot!

[Debra C]

When I saw this set, I knew I'd be getting this stamp set to make a card for my Grandma (who's first name is Daisy). Lovely color combinations! Thanks for sharing.

[Debbie from Missouri]

As usual, this is a masterpiece of design and color! The realism of your stamps keep me coming back for more, and more, and more!

[Linda w]

This is beautiful. I really am going to case this one for sure.

stamp on...

[Mary Lou Knapke]

Always fun to see new techniques...thanks, thanks, thanks.

Mary Lou

[Catharine]

This is just gorgeous. The colours are beautiful. Do you glue the medalion in place once it is in the slit ? If you could use some non permenant glue - you could make the medallion removeable with some 'secret' sentiment on the back.

[jo]

I think this is beautiful!

[Phyllis M.]

Beautiful card and wonderful tut. Love the new stamp set too. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

[Ink-Pattie]

Love the little fussy-cut flower with the sentiments. Beautiful card as always. I always look forward to Tuesdays!

[Laurie Long]

Love the colors. Love the word sentiments. This card is beautiful. I like the way you used a slot to attach the circle medallion.

[Audrey]

Love the card. Daises are my favorite flower. I carried them in my wedding 12 years ago!!

[Jan Koennecke]

My girlfriend's favorite flower is the daisy. This will work great for her birthday card. Love it.

[Bette]

Love the freshness of the circle! It changes the demensions of looking at it. Not the traditional oval or box look but reminds me of a fan image.

[Pat S]

The African Daisy is so awesome!!

[MarylouMoroski]

Very nice and cheery,keep up the creativity and encouraging us to step out of the box. M.L.

[Dixie]

Love this card. You always present such great ideas.

[NWFlamingo]

The floral cut outs make all the difference. Beautiful!

[Freida F]

Oh this is one of my favorites! What an awesome tutorial! :) Love the colors you used and what an amazing design! FABULOUS job! :)