This week's challenge was all about Element of Style: using ribbon or fabric in a card design.
I used this opportunity to reach back into the archives for a retired stamp set that I just loved. Bella Blossoms. The card designed was cased from one I saw a very long time ago from Mary Fish at
Stampin' Pretty. I used my element very differently for this challenge in that it is more of an accent than the star of my card, but I think it works perfectly with this card design, which is for a co-worker who suddenly lost her father. For these cards that will be signed my whole department, I always go bigger with 5x7 design.
- 5x7 Card base in Whisper White
- Two layers in Chocolate Chip and Nursery Suite DSP with corners punched with Scallop Trim corner punch
- Using Big Shot and Scallop Oval die cut to create the base for the image
- Image from Bella Blossoms is stamped two times in Baja Breeze, Marina Mist and Early Espresso
- Using paper snipers, cut elements of the flower out and add to base image with Stampin' dimensionals
- Sentiment from Because I Care, Hostess set is stamped in Baja Breeze on Whisper White
- Using the small and big tag punch to create a layered label
- Paper clip and Bashful blue taffeta ribbon make the final touches.
GOT RIBBON!!!! If you do, then you can't miss this chance to participate in this week's challenge!! Just got to
PALS PAPER ARTS and submit you card. You could be the next Artist Pick.
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Beautiful! Perfect colors for a sympathy card.
Ann Schach said... November 18, 2010 at 7:39 AM
stunning . . . one of my favorite stamp set. loved how you popped up the center of the flower. hugs, m
Mary Fish said... November 18, 2010 at 7:41 AM
Love your colors and espcially how you layered your flower. Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Pam~ said... November 18, 2010 at 9:46 AM
Definitely fabulous, K!
Patti MacLeith said... November 18, 2010 at 10:58 AM
The flower is so pretty the way you used various coordinated papers to do it. Great idea and great card!
Heartwarmers from Vicki said... November 18, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Gorgeous flower - makes me sad that it is retired.
Ginger said... November 18, 2010 at 11:26 AM
Great card and the 5 x 7 is perfect for office signing. I really like the colors together too.
Diane - Rubber 'n Rafters said... November 18, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Oh, your card is so beautiful. I love how you did the flower. Hugs,
Carla Bazhenow said... November 18, 2010 at 1:49 PM
Very pretty!
Linda Callahan said... November 18, 2010 at 8:45 PM
ohh I love your flower! Gorgeous card!
Joanna M said... November 18, 2010 at 9:25 PM
This is a really beautiful card. The soft colors and the layered flower are quite lovely. I would imagine your co-worker will be very touched by it.
Stephanie said... November 19, 2010 at 1:01 AM
Amazing job on the flower! It is gorgeous!! Wonderful creation!
Martha said... November 19, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Wow!
Dawn said... November 21, 2010 at 8:38 PM
What a lovely card! The flower really pops! Thank you for sharing!
Toots said... November 28, 2010 at 11:05 AM
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