I love the vintage look, I have a ways to go, but it’s fun trying. For this card, I took my design paper and punched the bottom with a Martha Stewart ribbon punch. I threaded the panel with narrow ribbon distressed with Old Paper Distress Ink then wrapped a 2" strip of green cardstock around panel. The lace is stippled with Old Paper Distressed Ink then spritzed with Sugar Cookie Glimmer Mist before gluing to the panel. The panel is then mounted onto cranberry cardstock and popped up over an ivory card base sponged with Antique Linen. I took white cardstock and stippled on AntIque Linen and Old Paper Distressed Inks before stamping the flowers with Black Brilliance and coloring them with Copic Markers. The image is layered onto green cardstock cut with a Nestability square and then popped up on a panel cut with a Nestability oval. The oval layer was crumpled and Old Paper Distressed Ink taken directly to the paper. The oval was ironed to flatten it and glued directly to the panel. The sentiment was stamped with Coffee Bean Brilliance and embossed with clear embossing powder. The final touch was a pair of Prima flowers secured by a brad bling. The camera doesn’t nearly capture the distressing – it’s subtle, but here’s a closer view:
I was tickled to figure out a way to keep the ribbon on the flower image even though it did not fit into the Nestability. I ended up cutting the end parts of the ribbon manually and tucking them under the nestie while cutting and embossing. That really opens up a whole ‘nuther realm of possibilities!
Supplies:
Stamps: Flowers – Impression-Obsession; Wordsworth – Sentiment
Paper: Bazzill, Making Memories
Inks: Old Paper, Antique Linen, Black Brilliance, Coffee Bean Brilliance
Accessories: Copics, Nestabilities, Embossing Powder, lace, prima flowers, ribbon, Martha Stewart Ribbon Punch
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!! I love your work!!!
OMG–your work is absolutely inspiring! WOW!
I keep going back to the embossed square in the center of the larger square. I just got my square nestabilities and haven’t played with them that much–but this is one thing I have to try.
Your an angel for sharing this!
This is absolutely gorgeous!!!
Oh, this is just exquisite! I’ve been on the fence on buying that stamp, but seeing her done up so beautifully has helped me make up my mind. Thanks so for your inspiration with your beautiful pieces.
Becca, this is gorgeous! I know what you mean about four-hour cards. . . I have my share of those by virtue of how late I get to start stamping at night! Your box is lovely as well. TFS!
I just found your blog when I googled ribbon storage and I am very glad that I did!! Wow – you are incredibly talented! I love your style and your use of textures. Impressive work – thanks for sharing! (And yes, your method of ribbon storage is the one that I’m going with – after seeing many different ones – great idea!)
Wow, talk about showcasing Nestabilites — this card does just that! I love your use of the Nesties here and of course the Lockhart Gardening Angel is a favorite of mine, too! Wonderful gift set!
I found your blog a couple of days ago, I cannot tell you how beautiful your work is. I visit a couple of times a day, inspiration!
Thank you for sharing your talent with everyone!
Since I visit so much and enjoy it, I have something for you on my blog. I just think everyone should stop and look at your creations!!
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