Saturday 4 August 2012

Thanks


Hello! I am back with a card that I have been working on all week for the Shabby Tea Room Sweet Summertime challenge. For the challenge you are required to create a card or project inspired by the COLORS in the photo AND INCLUDE FLOWER(S) PLUS A STAMPED ELEMENT!


For my card I wanted to use a Heartfelt Creation die that I had recently purchased. I had found a tutorial on Kittie Caracciolo's blog. She has some wonderful cards and kindly has tutorials on how to create dimensional elements including flowers. I followed her hydrangea tutorial to create a dimensional hydrangea on my card.

I don't own the Martha Stewart punch she used in her tutorial. I used a small daisy punch to create the individual flowers in the hydrangea. Very time intensive but worth it!

I used a flourish stamp on the outside of my card. I repeated the stamp on the inside as well.

After reading some blog sites regarding intricate dies, the recommendation is to use wax paper to assist in removing the die from the cardstock. I thought I owned some and in fact it wasn't the right kind of paper. For any Australian readers, greaseproof paper is not the same. I had such difficulty in releasing the die from the cardstock as it would really become stuck and I did have some tears. As things would happen, I did find some wax paper today when I did my groceries AFTER I had finished the card and yes it really does work! (Again for any Australian readers Coles sells it in the freezer bag section).



Now that I have the tools (wax paper), I am willing to give intricate dies another go!

Supplies:

Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps Large Doily, Autumn Leaves flourishes

Ink: Stampin' Up! Old Olive and Bashful Blue

Other: Heartfelt Creations Layered Elelgant Swirl, Spellbinders nestabilities circles small, Hooked on Craft flowers, EK Success small daisy punch, Kaisercraft paper bloom, Fiskars Tag punch, seam binding, foam tape.

Thanks for stopping by!








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10 comments:

  1. Wow Cathy, this looks so beautiful.. and the hydrangea looks stunning.. all the little flowers.. and I have not tried wax paper with my dies.. but I shall try and remember to get some when I go shopping next!!

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    1. Lizzy, it is like magic! Once you see how it makes it so easy you'll be stunned!

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  2. WoW! look at all the intricate detail! Your hydrangea bloom is fab! So fab:) Great card, perfect for our challenge at TSTR.
    Thanks for playing along:)

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  3. Wow! Your card is gorgeous! Hugs, Ani
    I have a candy over at http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.com/ if you're interested...

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  4. Cathy!!
    You are so gifted---this is such a lovely creation---the recipient will certainly be blessed clear down to her socks:) thank you so very much for allowing me to glean from you:) be blessed
    ~Beyond Measure
    Tammy
    www.urbeyondmeasure.com

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  5. Stunning card, the hydrangea is amazing! Thanks for sharing with The Sahbby Tearoom this week.

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  6. Beautiful card.......Your Hydrangea is fabulous! Thankyou for the info on wax paper...I'll be checking out coles!

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  7. Cathy, soooo gorgeous! I love your card, it is so elegant. The flower is amazing and I'm so glad that you've shared it with us at TSTR!

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  8. Absolutely gorgeous!!! Big congrats on your win this past week at The Shabby Tea Room! I'm now a new follower! Take care and have a wonderful weekend!

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  9. Я в восторге..просто не пойму..откуда такие красивые ножи?

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