Violet Border on White, Then Yellow

In all the excitement of choosing from all the wonderful colors we have at hand, we sometimes forget  about white and the cleanness it brings to a project! So today's feature card is going to go back to basics by using White as our base color. White lets the ink colors pop and I've made a filigree border along the bottom of the card--- well, you'll see! Plus there's a bonus card for your enjoyment...

Stamps -
Violet Border stamp set

Papers -
White card stock - 4-3/8 inches, folded at the 3-7/8 mark
White card stock - 4-3/8 x 3-1/2
White card stock scraps for floral cut-outs

Inks - Versacolor Grape, Neptune, Peony, Green Tea, and Bark

Tools and Other Supplies -

Cuttlebug embossing folder - "Victoria"

Gold Paint pen

Instructions -
Take the pre-folded White paper and run it through the embossing folder. Then edge the top flap with the Gold Paint Pen, using a thin stroke. Using the paint pen, paint a strip on the bottom of the lower flap about one-half-inch thick. Set aside for now.

Take the second White piece of paper and stamp a border using the following stamps and inks:

Stamp the Mini Johnny Jump-up in Neptune ink, making a second impression before re-inking.

Stamp again, this time using Grape ink.

Stamp a third time, this time using Green Tea.

Stamp the Lush Foliage stamp in Green Tea ink.

Stamp the Bunny Tail Grass in Bark ink.

Then trim away the white edges of the stamped area to form a lace-like border. Glue this piece of paper under the flap of the card base you made earlier. You will now see the Gold Paint you painted earlier showing through the lace-like parts of the border you made before.

Floral Cut-outs
On a scrap piece of White card stock, stamp the Johnny Jump-up in Grape, Boysenberry, and Neptune. Then make three pieces of greenery for the flowers by stamping the Lush Foliage stamp in Green Tea, making a second impression before re-inking.
Cut the flowers and greenery out and then arrange the cut-outs on the top flap of the card. Add some ribbon and you're done with this simple but elegant card! It's so fresh and clean!

BONUS PROJECT!
Today we have a bonus project to show the different effects you can get when you change out the colors. This sample uses the following supplies:

Paper - Deep Burgundy card stock, Olive Green card stock, Yellow card stock, White card stock.

Inks - Versacolor Grape, Burgundy, and Green Tea on Yellow Paper for the main panel. The floral cut-out is made of Grape and Burgundy violets with Green Tea leaves on White paper; the butterfly cut-out is Burgundy on White paper; and the "Best Friends" cut-outs are in Burgundy ink on White paper. All cut-outs are edges with the Gold Paint Pen.

Embellishments - Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" embossing folder, Gold Paint pen, Ribbon, and Adhesive Pearls (Chino).

TIME FOR COMMENTS
A couple of people recently asked (in the Floral Frame project) for some tips on getting the gold paint pen edging to come out even. So here are some tips that work for me. I have found that when the tip of the pen gets formed to the paper it is easier to get an even mark. Just place the tip to the paper at the same point each time. But sometimes I have to make a second stoke on a particular length to get it as thick as the first stroke. I even have to go back sometimes and make my first mark a little thicker simply because the second mark came out too thick. And if I simply am having a bad gold-edging day, I'll just relax and make all of it wavy on purpose!

Someone else asked if our use of the embossing folders and dies in our projects leaves people out. We try to use things in our projects that are already in your craft room (if you notice, we use the same embossing folders and dies over and over!) and our goal is to make it easy for people to replicate a project. The projects still hold even without the folders and dies; the embossing step can simply be skipped and the use of dies can be substituted; if you don't have a round die, for instance, you can easily grab a lid to a mayonnaise jar or-- aspirin bottle -- and use it to trace a circle that you can cut out with scissors! OR you can use one of our very inexpensive plastic chalk templates and trace the outline with a pencil as a cut-out guide!

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

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

Comments

[Mary Mc]

The white is very crisp. I love cutting away the border. Thanks for the tip on the gold paint edging. I seeem to have a BAD gold pen day every time I use them.

[tinamarie]

WOW this is a gorgeous peg set!
I LOVE it!!! The card is really pretty!

[Mary Lou]

So much to learn, so many choices from these tutorials....

thanks, thanks, thanks....

Mary Lou

[Judy Bleier]

Love it done in BOTH color schemes. I agree, we forget about the clean look of white sometimes with so much color avail!!

[Carolyn]

I love the filigree effect from cutting-it is just beautiful! Whenever I try the cut out effect it never turns out as pretty as this card is. Any tips or advice would be appreciated.

[Debbie from Missouri]

I like the cut-out edge on this one and the colors are awesome. Thanks for the bonus...and I'm getting hooked on your Time For Comments. It's always fun to get the "inside scoop" from the best! How about that book of Archives...I'm waiting!

[Laurie Long]

Love the simple elegance of this card. The cut-out edge is so soft and pretty. I really like the colors in the first sample.

[Mustavcoffee]

Beautiful cards, Thank you for all the lovely inspiration xx

[chaun]

Violets! My friends who grow violets and belong to violet clubs are going to go nuts over this one!

[Michelle Adams]

I love both of your examples! I love using RST stamps! :-)

[Karen W]

Absolutely gorgeous, both of them.

[sue wisniewski]

I like the card with the white card this time which surprises me because I'm a big fan of olive greens. great job! stamping sue

[Audrey]

Love this card! I often times do no use white as I thinkitis too stark, but I like the clean look of this card and the border is so beautfful! Thank you for another great card!

[Anna Matthews]

Beautiful cards, love your layouts!

[PK]

Yes, I like the crispness of the white, but then the color is quite beautiful also. I also like your comments, very helpful.

[Audrey Joy Rollins]

I like both cards for different reasons. Both are very pretty.

[Pat S]

Beautiful, beautiful. I love violets. Your card is so fresh and clean. Love the cut away border idea!

[Sarah B]

I prefer the blues and violets version in this case. The lacy edge is always pretty. I bet Carolyn is just too critical of her own work and if she saw her card some days/weeks after making it she would like it better! Thanks for more lovely samples and the extra tips.

[Cindy L.]

I love this card!!!!! Actually, both of them, but I really like the white one!!! It's sooo elegant!

[Lynne K]

The violet card is simply beautiful! As you say, so pretty and fresh, and I love the lacy flower border. I must admit to being a patterned paper addict, but this goes to show that cards can be just as lovely with a plain white background, which does show off the details so well. PS. the bonus project is equally gorgeous!

[NWFlamingo]

The white card is breathtaking. I will have to try the "lacy border" technique. I love it!

[Wendy Bekx]

This has to be one of my favorite peg sets, so why don't I own it?!! The butterfly on the first one adds a great touch of life to the card.

[Sue D]

I really like the simple elegance of the white card! Thanks for the bonus card too.

[Phyllis M.]

Beautiful cards and also the tips too. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

[Pamela Wooten-Oram]

2 more beautiful cards! Your tips are the best! I have learned so much from you. Can't wait to try the new ones. Love RS peg stamps - you never can make a mistake with them!