I got the two oval punches in my last order from SU! and I've already used them quite a bit. I've made plates for words and faux hardware by layering the two sizes, but this is my first punched flower card. I've seen a lot of different versions of flowers done this way in the galleries on SCS, but I really liked the way this card was done using the diamond pattered stamp from Looks Like Spring for the center and the added detail of a butterfly, so it was my inspiration for this card. I left room at the bottom to add a sentiment when I know what occasion I will need it for.
To make this card, first I stamped Saffron card stock with the Weathered background and punched out my ovals. I added the darker edges by rubbing them with my chalk ink pads. The center was punched from Rose Red with the 1 3/8" circle and inked in Basic Brown.
The butterfly is from the Touch of Nature set - one of my favorite sets! I water colored this and after it was dry I added a coat of Crystal Effects. It looks so much prettier in real life than it does in this scan. I attached it using pop dots so it really has a nice shiny, 3D effect. The background is Mellow Moss card stock stamped with the Cheesecloth background.
Hope you have a great weekend! I probably won't be getting much stamping done today because it's Mike's day off, so not sure I'll have anything new to share tomorrow or not.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Lovin' my new punches!
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