With so many stamps and now more Designer Papers to use (thanks to the Buy 3/Get 1 Free Sale!), we have some really beautiful cards to make this month! And judging from the card layouts, I'm on a gatefold/extra wraps trend this month, so much fun and a little bit different.
When the catalog first came out, I fell in love with the whole Noble Peacock Suite - the gorgeous colors, patterned foils, and dies, it's just so beautiful! I managed to use just about all of the items possible in this card: double-sided ribbon, 5 of the 6 Designer Foils, embossing folder, dies, and even a jewel! Coloring the bird may look hard, but I'll show you a trick and I think you'll find it fairly easy with the results well worth your effort.
The interlocking oval frame card (upper right) is done quite simply with the Heirlooms Frames die and coordinating embossing folder set. A perfect accent is the flower made from the Pressed Petals washi tape that is not only life-like but matches the wildflowers in the Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Paper so well. This can also be a beautiful birthday, wedding, or anniversary card if you prefer.
The diagonally wrapped card pocket (lower left) is also done in deep wildflower colors, but this time in Blueberry Bushel tones. Using some of the Designer Foils from the Peacock Suite and gold dots for the flower center really gives the card just the right amount of subtle glitz. When you pull up the inner card, it would be a perfect place for a gift card or paper currency if you wanted to include that in there as well.
The last card with the hummingbird belly band features many of the pattern sheets from the Mosaic Mood Designer Paper set. Except for fussy cutting out the bird, this card goes together rather easily and is quite impressive as it is opened up to its 3 layers. The paper has its own glossy accents already printed on, so only a little stamping is needed to create this unique and dramatic card.
We'll be stamping on
Saturdays for the next few months, hope you can join us!
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These are such special cards, hope you can come to make them with us!
