This week the new Impression Obsession Challenge is to create a card that is shaped. The challenges are fun and the prize is a 25.00 gift certificate to IO. I already was selected once before and it was so much fun shopping for my stamps!
This is how it looked when I was finished...
The laying flat view:
I wanted to create a flower. This sent me searching through my punches and dies to see which one might make a good petal. I decided to use my trusty Spellbinders Nestabilities Label 4 die.
This is how it looked when I was finished...
The laying flat view:
Recipe:
- Cut 6 petals from white card stock of each size. The sizes started from the second to smallest die and up two more sizes.
- Spray all the pieces with a lovely shimmery coat of Lemon Zest Glimmer Mist.
- Lay the medium petals in the center of the largest petals and spray them with Tuscany Sun Glimmer Mist.
- Spray the smallest petals with Tuscany Sun Glimmer Mist.
- Stamp the largest and smallest petals with red pigment ink.
- Stamp the middle petals with orange pigment ink.
- Sponge the edges of the large petals with brown dye ink.
- Spritz the white card stock for the bees with the Lemon Zest glimmer mist.
- Stamp the bees using a black pigment ink.
- Apply orange stickles to the bees and the button for the center of the flower.
- Each petal was rolled onto a pencil first the long way and then in half.
- Die Cut two circles for card base. 3 1/2".
- Attach the largest petals on the bottom of the petal to the circle. Push the petal up in the middle and flat again at the end.
- Repeat for all petals.
- Attach button in the middle.
- Cut out bees and pop dot onto card.
Products:
- Impression Obsession - 8129, A8128 Left & Right Bee Side
- Impression Obsession - F2051 Small Swirl Background
- Versafine - Crimson Red, Habenero
- Memento - Rich Cocoa
- Spellbinders Nestabilities - Labels 4, Large Circles
- Button
- Embroidery Thread
- Ranger Stickles - Orange
- Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist - Lemon Zest, Tuscany Sun
The next project I am working on is a few cards for Jennifer McGuire's Cards for Kids Drive.
As always thank you for stopping by... It is greatly appreciated!
Suzz
I always exclaim "AAAHH! WOW!" when I stop by your blog! This shaped card is perfection- love the colors, patterns, dimension, distressing....love it ALL!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! This turned out really nice, Sue! I never would have thought to use that shape for a flower petal, but once again, your intuition was perfect! Love your little bees here and there - the perfect touch! Good luck on this challenge!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I read how you created this, but I am not sure if I could ever do it that beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! OH WOW!!! Stunning and so creative...LOVE it Suzz!!!
ReplyDeletewow!!!! i am speechless... your creativity always amazes me every time I visit!! LOVE THIS!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! And thank you for the instructions too so we can try this out ourselves :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative! Love this, Sue!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Vanessa
what an amazing card.... that's taking a shaped card to the next level.... stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother amazing project from you - you made a gorgeous flower and so unique!
ReplyDeleteStunning flower project, love the colours and all the texture!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing!! Thanks for your tutorial!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding Sue - love it!
ReplyDeleteSuzz, this is outrageous - LOVE IT! You are amazing, love those little bees! Jo x
ReplyDeleteUnique and amazing...love it!
ReplyDeleteWow! You are so stinkin clever! I just got that die last week, can't wait to do it! Thanks
ReplyDeleteDuh Me!! I didn't even see the resemblance with that die set. What a gorgeous card too!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool, Sue!! You are amazingly creative!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh wow Sue, your flower is stunning!! Love the addition of the little bees too.
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