Watercolor Blooms

This week's project uses Watercolor Blooms, a set that I usually think of as a Spring set. I found that by changing out the ink colors and by using papers made in the warmer tones, it brings us right back into Autumn!

Stamps -
Watercolor Blooms stamp set
"Celebrate!" sentiment block stamp

Papers -
Rust half-sheet, folded (for card base)
Gold card stock - 4-1/8 x 4-9/16
Purple card stock - 1-1/8 x 4-1/4
White card stock

Inks -
Versacolor Paprika, Topaz, Grape, Green Tea, Hyacinth, Umber, and Bark; Encore Metallic Gold; Archival Black

Tools and Embellishments -
Cuttlebug embossing folders - "D'Vine Swirl"  and "Textile Texture"
Gold Paint Pen - Fine Point
Adhesive Pearls - Copper and Pearl
Glue -  I used Tombow MonoMulti Glue
PopIt! Shapes (I used Square) double-sided foam mounting tape
Gold Ribbon

Instructions -
Take the Rust card base and run it through the die cut machine using the "Textile Texture" embossing folder. Scuff the edges with Umber ink and then again with Bark ink. Set aside for now.

Take the Gold card stock and run it through the embossing machine using the "D'Vine Swirls" embossing folder. Then scuff the edges with Umber ink and then again with Bark ink. Then edge the top and bottom with the Gold Paint Pen. Garnish each of the four corners with the Copper Adhesive Pearls. Glue this piece to the card base and then set it aside for now.

 Take a White piece of card stock and stamp the following, to make a circular wreath:

 
 

Stamp the Flowers in Paprika ink.

Stamp the Flowers again, this time in Topaz ink.

Stamp the Flowers a third time, in Grape ink.

Stamp the Leaves in Green Tea, stamping a second time before re-inking.

Stamp the Sprig in Gold ink.

Once the ink has dried, cut out the wreath and glue it to the card base. Then make some cut-outs by stamping the following onto a scrap of White paper:

Stamp the Flowers in Paprika and then again, in Grape.
Stamp the Leaves in Green Tea.

Then cut all of the pieces out and edge with the fine-point Gold Paint Pen. Use the mounting tape to attach the cut-outs to the wreath you made earlier.

Next, we'll make the sentiment banner.

Take a White piece of card stock and stamp the sentiment, "Celebrate!" using Archival Black ink.
Then stamp Flowers in Hyacinth ink in and around some of the lettering.

Next stamp the Leaves in Green Tea.
Then cut out the sentiment with the florals, taking care to cut around as many of the letters as you can. Set aside for a moment.

Locate the Purple scrap of paper and, using scissors, trim the top and the bottom in a wavy pattern. Run the piece through the die cut machine using the "Textile Texture" embossing folder. Then use the Fine Point Gold Paint Pen and edge the top and the bottom (the wavy portions). Take the Gold Ribbon and wrap it around the Purple piece of paper and fasten down. Then glue the sentiment you just made to the top of the ribbon. Garnish the sentiment with the tiniest of the Gold Adhesive Pearls (note: I used Pearl-colored Adhesive Pearls and painted them with the Gold Paint Pen). Glue the sentiment strip to the card base and you're almost done.

But wait!

Watercolor Blooms is not complete without the resident butterfly! On a scrap of White paper, stamp the Butterfly in Bark ink. When it dries, color in the wings with the Gold Paint Pen. Then cut the butterfly out and mount it with the double-sided foam tape onto the card base.

NOW it's done!

So what do you think? Just enter your comment in the comment section below for a chance to win the Watercolor Blooms stamp set. Today's winner* is Audrey, who will be receiving the Winter Garland  stamp set from last week's blog. Congratulations, Audrey!

Until next week, Happy Stamping from Susan and rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry!
*Winners, you must contact us with your mailing address within four weeks to claim your prize!

Comments

[Becky]

Love this Susan....I find myself reaching for my RST sets frequently...they are just the best! Thanks for the chance to win this set - I would love it, but then who wouldn't, right?

[Jan Koennecke]

Love your color combinations! I wouldn't think of putting those together but they work great! Hope you never stop giving us these great tutorials.

[Mary Hinton]

The colors really pop. I especially like the embossed background - looks great!

[Juile Villanueva]

Beautiful card! Just when I thought I was tired of card making and then I see a beautiful creation like this! Absolutely breath taking!

[Sarah B]

Love this! The cut outs really set it off. The colors and texture are very appealing as always. Thanks for yet another great tutorial!

[chaun]

Just gorgeous!

[Deb]

The colors are so rich-I love it!

[Mary Lou]

I love the BARK ink for the butterfly
and then color in!!!!!
GREAT!!!!!

Mary Lou

[MaryMac]

These colors make you think of summer and forget the cold outside. Beautiful card. Love the butterfly.

[Suzanne C.]

Beautiful! I wouldn't have thought to put those colors together, I always learn something new! Thank you for always including your great tutorials!

[Michelle Adams]

Beautiful!!!

[BarbaraB]

I am always amazed at your cutting skills - the detail cutting around the 'Celebrate' word is exceptional. Great card.

[Juile Villanueva]

I absolutely love this card. I was getting tired of card making but after seeing this little gem, I am inspired! And thank you for the "how to make" the card.

[Juile Villanueva]

Absolutely love the card! I was getting tired of making cards but after seeing this little beauty, I am inspired. I love all the detail of this gem and thank you for the "how to make it".

[DeniseB]

Gorgeous card! I love your color combos!
DeniseB

[Cindy L]

I'm with Juile on this one. I absolutely love this card! Not tired of making cards yet, but this is inspiring.

[dinkuminkum - Anne]

Hi Susan,
I love the card. The combination of colors is so rich and elegant - it's a very beautiful creation. I really appreciate your full and precise tutorials. Thank you.
Anne.

[Margaret C]

Beautiful!

[sue w.]

Watercolor blooms another great set of stamps. like the way you colored the butterfly. all the detail you put into all your cards is great! stamping sue

[Catharine]

I'm with Jan and Suzanne above, I wouldn't have thought to put these colours together, but they look great. Inspirational as always.

[Judy Rozema]

Totally in awe of the fancy cutting! Wow this is gorgeous!

[Debbie]

The color combo is fabulous!

[Traci Starkweather (Traci S.)]

Hi Susan~

STUNNING! That is the first word that came to mind for me. BREATH-TAKING is the second. I absolutely love this. I would shadow box frame it, so you still get the depth, and give it as a gift!

Thank you so much for your wonderful items, tutorials and generous give-aways.

He IS Able,
Traci S.

[Karen Hodgdon]

What a difference three dimensional components make!