Vintage Wallpaper

When I saw THIS card by Debby on her blog lime doodle, I just had to try to replicate it.  (I love this blog, by the way.)  She used a die for cutting out felt for the ribbon, but I didn't have that so I improvised with 5/8" grosgrain ribbon instead.  I also love how the embossed card stock is the focal image of the card.  Need to do that more.

To make the bow:  


Cut a strip of ribbon about 4" in length and cut a "v" in each end.  

I cut another strip of ribbon about  5" in length and made a loop.  I used a glue dot to make sure the loop stayed attached.


Place loop on top of the flat strip and tie a piece of linen thread around the two pieces of ribbon.  


Add the button and tie the thread into a bow.  Use a glue dot to make sure the button is secure and does not wobble.



Supplies:


Stamps:  Apothecary Art (sentiment)
Paper:  Whisper White, Crumb Cake
Ink:  Early Espresso
Accessories:  Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, 5/8" White Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread, Glue Dots, Large Early Espresso Button (retired) 

Sorry the picture has such a blue-ish tinge to it.  Not sure what happened.

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Cameo Coral Butterfly

The Stamp Club workshop was a small group this month.  As a result,  we definitely had time to make three cards.  Yay!  This is a quick card we made at the end of the evening.  As you can see, it uses the Postage Stamp Punch and the Fresh Vintage SAB set.  One last chance to use this set before Sale-a-bration is done for the year.  :(

Take a look at the fancy ribbon at the center of the butterfly.  I was browsing around YouTube looking for ribbon bow tie ideas and came across THIS TUTORIAL.  Try it out! It is actually fairly simple.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Fresh Vintage (SAB 2012), Friendly Phrases

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB 2012),

Ink: Pool Party, Calypso Coral

Accessories:  Calypso Coral Everyday Enchantment Organdy Ribbon (SAB 2012), Glue Dot, Dimensionals, Everyday Enchantment Brad (SAB 2012), Postage Punch

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Elegant Soiree Beveled Window Panes

Stamp Club:  Part 2

Rather than just tying your ribbon into a knot or bow, another way to attach ribbon to a card is by using the Beveled Window Panes.  Using them is a great way to use ribbon differently.  But more importantly, it definitely shows off the stamped image as the focal point with a bang!

That being said, I found that they are a bit tricky to attach but well worth the trouble.  I found that the way I attach the windows is with the ribbon itself.  To help keep the window  in place, I added glue dots behind the ribbon near where the linen thread is tied.  Just adds a bit more stability.

To make a Square Border using the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, I used this VIDEO TUTORIAL.  This link shows how you can make a rectangle border as well.

Here is another view.  You can see the flower image better in this photo.

Dimensions:

Baja Breeze:  4-1/4 x 4-1/4

Very Vanilla:  4-1/8 x 4-1/8;  3/4 x 3/4;  3-1/8 x 3-1/8

Crumb Cake:  4 x 4;  1 x 1

Elegant Soiree DSP:  3 x 3 (cut at 1")

Supplies:

Stamps:  Tiny Tags

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Elegant Soiree DSP

Ink:  Baja Breeze, Soft Suede,

Accessories:  Beveled Window Panes, Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon, Linen Thread, Dimensionals,  Glue Dots, Framed Tulip Embossing Folder, Big Shot

4-1/4 x 4-1/4 card

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Artistic Faux Tile

Just a few things to note about the making of the card.....

I made this card a while ago using the Faux Tile Technique.  Click HERE for a tutorial on how to use this technique. You do have to put quite a bit of Crystal Effects on each square to cover the area.  Plus I let it dry overnight.  I found that Tombo Liquid Glue worked best to adhere the tiles to the Chocolate Chip card stock background.

The ribbon is just pleated with a glue dot stuck behind each pleat.  I have also seen the ribbon without a glue dot but then each pleat sticks up a bit.  A different look, but looks good too.  

Also, to attach the brad, I used my crop-o-dile to punch through all the layers.

Supplies:  

Stamps:  French Foliage, Artistic Etchings, Notably Ornate

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:  Distressing Tool, Crystal Effects, Dimensionals, Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon, Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim, Very Vanilla 5/8" Jumbo Brad, Glue Dots, Crop-o-dile, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Tombo Liquid Glue

4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card

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