Wonderful challenge, Joan! This started out to be just a regular card until I checked out the challenge and thought trimming around the embossed edge might look interesting.
The verse was stamped w/ peony pigment ink (from the Enchantment PP) and die cut w/ a Spellbinder's oval. The merlot layer was cut w/ an exclusive ODBD die made by Spellbinders, called ODBD Labels One. I traced around the same die onto the moss and hand cut it.
The white panel was done w/ a Cuttlebug ef, hand trimmed around the right side then attached to the moss c/s and trimmed again. I cut the white card front in a semi circle so it doesn't show. The inside edge of the card was sponged thru a little stencil using the peony ink.
The rose was made using a lg pansy punch. I punched a bunch of them, sponged on the color, cut them apart and attached them individually to a paper circle in layers. The center was made w/ the scalloped circle die and I cut it in a ring and rolled it. I cut leaf shapes using a mini pinking shears scissors and added the scoring w/ a stylus. Both are lightly spritzed w/ a shimmer spray. The finished card measures 4.25 x 5.5.
Thanks so much for looking! My blog:The Write Stuff. Sorry! I had to delete a bunch of really old posts from my blog & this is one of them.
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Ink: Colorbox Enchantment pigment petal point & evergreen pigment inks
Accessories: Spellbinders petite ovals, ODBD labels 1 die, Cuttlebug ef (from Love is in the Air set), McGill large pansy punch, stamen punch (Punch a Bunch), mini pinking shears, ribbon, Quickutz scallop circle die. Tsukineko Shimmer spray
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Tue, Mar 29, 2011 @ 12:47 PM
Everything on this is EXEMPLARY!!! Is that a strange choice of words?!! If I wanted an example of a paper rose, beautiful embossing, pure elegance, and creative edge trimming, this card is the perfect example of all these things. A gorgeous, stunning creation Julie.
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Wed, Mar 30, 2011 @ 12:59 AM
Julie this is spectacular. Love how you did the technique around the embossing folder and did I mention that flower....WOW it is gorgeous. This is beautiful beyond words!
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Fri, Apr 01, 2011 @ 5:23 PM
This is soooo gorgeous Julie!! wow in all respects, I love how you cut it out!! and your colours are just perfect...you can send it to me........lol hugs Jan
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Sat, Apr 02, 2011 @ 5:50 AM
Julie~ so much loveliness pours from this work! Your framing and background are amazing, and that bloom just takes it over the top. I love everything you put to paper! Hugs...
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