All stamp images, patterned paper, pre-fab papaya note card, solid lime paper, by A Muse Art Stamps; Palette Hybrid Ink in Noir; Versamark; Detail White Embossing Powder; 1", 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle Punches; Sakura Quickie Glue Pen; Prisma Glitter; Gingham Ribbon by May Arts; Prismacolor Markers
When is a spiral daisy not a spiral daisy? When you punch it out with a circle punch that is slightly smaller in diameter. In this case, a 1" punch. Then, layer it onto a 1 1/4" circle punched out of darker green paper (in this case, palm--a lovely cross between lime and olive). Aaaaaaaah, yes. Citrus SLICE. And, if you cut that in half, you'll have a citrus WEDGE. At this point, I was giddy (!). And, it was something I'd figured out a year, ago, but, getting on in years as I am, I'd completely forgotten about it. *snort*! Until now. The ellipse along the polka dotted piece was done with the 1 3/8" circle punch, so you would see a border of yellow surrounding the lime slice, which is elevated with foam mounting tape.
Note the salted rim! (thanks to everybody that cleared up for me whether it was sugar or salt, when it comes to margaritas! LOL!)
I think this makes for a great any-time friendship card . . . I think it would happy up anybody that received it--at least I hope so, as that is the intended effect!
For those of you who may not be aware, "margarita" in Spanish, translates to "daisy" in English. Cool, huh?! Do you get it??? I used a daisy to make a slice of lime for my margarita??? (arms wrapped around self, chortling!)
Date: Friday, April 27, 2007 GMT Views: 3172
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Registered: March 1, 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1567
Fri, Apr 27, 2007 @ 5:18 PM
Don't you just love these stamps from A Muse Art Stamps. I just bought a bunch at a convention in Allentown, PA. The first time I've seen them and I fell in love with all the sweet little designs. Your card is adorable. The lime idea is sooooo creative. The whole card is just great!!
Registered: June 7, 2005 Location: MA/NH border Posts: 13409
Fri, Apr 27, 2007 @ 6:01 PM
I saw this on your blog Julie but didn't have time to comment then so I'm happy to see it here (as I sip my Sangria); I wonder if that means anything fun??!! This card is SOOOO adorable; I just love the 'daisy' limes! You're a genius!
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Registered: April 29, 2006 Location: South central Michigan boondocks! Posts: 7514
Fri, Apr 27, 2007 @ 7:17 PM
I'm so glad that I kept on browsing the gallery. This is so me..and my sisters. I'm gonna make a bunch as similiar to this as I can. Thanks for the inspi I've been trying out that margarita stamp and haven't been to thrilled with my own stuff:(
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Sat, Apr 28, 2007 @ 3:17 AM
i love your commentary as much as i love your cards! what a creativeand fabulous idea! love the limes!! beautiful, colorful and great tutorial to boot! thanks!
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