Beautiful Dimensional Roses

Good morning, everyone! You know what Saturday means around here -- a new sketch and challenge from the Operators at Stamping 411!

Selene always does such a great job with our weekly sketches and I knew exactly what I wanted to do with this one ...

I 've been so anxious to try these beautiful dimensional roses that I saw on Julie William's blog. They are created using the new Extra Large Fancy Flower punch. Julie a fabulous tutorial and although these flowers take a little time and patience, her step-by-step directions will lead you through the whole process. Thanks, Julie, for such a great resource!

So, here's my finished card ...

I decided to do yellow roses, with tints of Regal Rose and Pumpkin Pie. I followed Julie's tutorial exactly and I'm pretty pleased with how these first roses turned out. I'm sure that the more of these you make, the better and easier they will get. I used Apricot Appeal cardstock and Regal Rose ink for the pink-toned rose and Barely Banana cardstock and Pumpkin Pie Ink for the two that are more yellow!

I sponged Apricot Appeal and Regal Rose ink onto the Swirly Bride Paper for the gorgeous resist background. The sentiment is from Well Scripted and the ribbon is 5/8" Regal Rose Grosgrain. I used Tombo Adhesive to make the roses and Pop Up glue Dots to adhere them to the card. I created the leaves using the Large Oval Punch. Here's a quick tutorial for that! Click on any photo to view it larger.

Take a scrap of cardstock (I used Old Olive) and fold it in half, creasing it tight with the Bone Folder. Hold the fold closest to you and position your Large Oval Punch as shown, at an angle. The larger "bite" you take out of the folded cardstock, the wider your leaf will be.

 

After punching, unfold the leaf and shape slightly with your Bone Folder. You could ink the edges or cut "notches" in the leaf to make it look even more realistic (I didn't do either of these on the ones I made). Slide and tuck the leaves under your flowers and attach with Pop Up Glue Dots.

Okay, here are the dimensions for today's card ...

1. Layer One -- Cardbase of Apricot Appeal Cardstock cut at 5.5 x 8.5"
2. Layer Two -- Regal Rose Cardstock cut at 4 x 5.25"
3. Layer Three -- Swirly Bride Specialty Paper cut at 3.75 x 5". Using a sponge, swirl on Apricot Appeal and Regal Rose Inks and then wipe off the excess with a tissue.
4. Layer Four -- Regal Rose Cardstock cut at 2.25 x 3.25"
5. Layer Five -- Whisper White Cardstock cut at 2 x 3". I stamped the sentiment in the corner using Black Stazon Ink. The ribbon is stretched across layers four and five. Roses, leaves and bow are applied in the corner, using Pop Up Glue dots to secure everything.
6. Inside of Card -- Whisper White cardstock cut at 4 x 5.25". You could do some additional stamping or sponging on the inside to dress it up a bit!

 

Don't forget to check out the Stamping 411post for this week and check out the beautiful cards that the other Operators have created. And of course, we hope you'll play along with our challenge this weekend. Just be sure to leave your name and the URL location of your creation with the Mister Linky Widget on this week's Stamping 411 Post. We're waiting to see what you create this week. And if you decide to try your hand at these beautiful roses, I definitely want to see what you make!

Have fun and Happy Stamping!

Comments

[Andrea Thompson~]

Wow!!! What an amazingly beautiful card. It's a piece of art.

[Joanne Leddy]

These are gorgeous! I can't wait to try it myself. What a wonderful card.

[Selene Kempton]

This would be awesome for making flowers for a flower girl or other set of flowers for a wedding that never die! Gorgeous work Gretchen!

[Beth]

Gretchen, This card is stunning. Thank you for sharing your creativity.

[Lisa Young]

I am speechless Gretchen. This card and the roses are jaw dropping gorgeous!

[Julie Williams]

Thank you Gretchen
Your card and roses are truly BEAUTIFUL in addition to your other work.

[Betty]

Thanks for sharing, Gretchen. Your work is always so beautiful! Question: How do you put this in an envelope?

[Gretchen Barron]

LOL -- I definitely would not put this card in an envelope. This is one to be hand-delivered or packed carefully inside a box with a gift! HTH -- blessings, Gretchen

[Kerin Sylvester]

This is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my goodness I "need" to try those flowers at once!! Thanks so much for sharing :)

[Lorie]

Oh, my goodness...this is absolutely beautiful!

[Gretchen Barron]



[Cheryl]

Wow, Gretchen, that is a BEAUTIFUL card! Thanks for sharing.

[MaryR]

wow - gorgeous

[Juliette Chapman]

Gretchen this card is divine. I love the roses, and although we don't have the correct punch here down under I am keen to give them a go.

[Wendie aka Tankergypsie]

Absolutely beautiful. Your talent never ceases to amaze me!

[Linda Callahan]

I can't even believe what I am seeing! Wow - amazing and beautiful! I am going to check out how you did this but I don't know if I ever could - wow - did I say that already?

[Lisa H.]

one word: STUNNING!!!

[Marlene Diefendorf]

Wow Gretchen, your card is georgeous but the roses are beyond belief gorgeous. I love to visit your blog for inspiration and I've got to try this. I wasn't too keen on this punch but the more I see how it can be used the more I want it. Thanks for all you do to keep us inspired.

[Elaine Moore]

These are the most incredible roses!! The coloring is so beautiful! Takes my breath away!

[Karen Bernoe]

Once again I must comment on your samples. Wonderful link to making these flowers. You colour choices are wonderful and fit so well with vintage style, one that is so in these days. I am going to try this tomorrow. Thanks for your email by the way. It's so awesome that one can connect with like minded crafters and not even know them. But it feels like do. I love that. For that I appreciate our craft.

[lisa808]

Beautiful roses, colors, & card!!!

[Sherry Weldy]

Oh, my stars! I LOVE this color combo! Just beautiful! I can't wait to try the roses! Thanks for all of your wonderful inspirations, Gretchen! And you're a doll for giving the cardstock dimensions!

[Cathy Warhank]

Wow! Does that card ever take my breath away!! It is stunning! I love the colors and the use of the bridal specialty paper - it all comes together in incredible fashion. Thanks for the inspiration, as always, Gretchen.

[Carrie Klein]

Impressive, just when I think what else you can come up with, you amaze me, LOVE it. beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.

[Colleen]

WOW! What a Stunning card; just down right gorgeous. A Beautiful way to start my morning. Just love the roses. These would be pretty on gift packages.
Thank you for directing us on how to make them. I Will have to give it a whirl sometime. Have saved the site. Thank you
ColleenB.

[Beverly Gotthardt]

For your first try at these, they are gorgeous. Yellow roses have a special smell,conjures many happy memories with my Grandmother.

[Rhonda]

Gretchen

What a beautiful card. Thanks so much for sharing.

[Jane Trafton-WInch]

As always -- beautiful!

[Adriel]

Your card is just beautiful! The roses are lovely and the sponged background on that paper is a great way to use it in a different way. TFS! =)

[Heather Dean]

Your card is absolutely gorgeous. I copied it exactly as is (well, almost exactly ... had to substitute one pretty in pink rose for a yellow one). I loved the regal rose and apricot appeal combo. Thanks for sharing, Gretchen. My mom will be thrilled with this card...if I can part with it :)

[Michelle VanWiggeren]

This is gorgeous, Gretchen! Love the colors and the roses!!!

[Laura]

This is just stunning. Can't wait to make one!!!

[Serena]

WOW! Absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for showing how to make those flowers. WOW!

[Jayne S.]

Gorgeous! I can't wait to try making some roses of my own. Thanks for sharing and for directing us to Julie's website. Love it!

[Germana Ferrao-Lenn]

Love your card Gretchen, will have to give this one a try, did you use pigment inks or the classic inks for the back ground, love that it is so sweet!! TFS, Hugs always! G

[Cindy Kemna]

Unbelievably beautiful card - LOVE the colors!

[stamperbeth]

This is just out of this world beautiful! WOW!!!

[Robin Merriman]

Well, Gretchen, after seeing all the comments you got, I hardly need to tell you how totally gorgeous this card is! It is just jaw-droppingly beautiful and I love, love everything about it! Fabulous job my dear!

[Whitney Richardson]

This is absolutley gorgeous! I have found my Mother's Day card for my own Mother! Gretchen you have an amazing talent and thank you so much for all the time and energy you put into your blog. I appreciate your inspiration so much. You may not realize what a big inspiration you are in my business but you are! Whenever I am creatively blocked I know your blog is one I can come to for inspiration and strong technique.

Thanks again! Happy Crafting! Spring is in the air here in Daytona Beach its Spring break!!

Blessings to you!
Whitney

[Jini Merck]

how beautiful! I love the colors. Thanks for all you wonderful ideas!

[Karen H]

What a beautiful card!!

[Carrie (ajoyfullife)]

What a beautiful card! Love it and my stamp club girls will too. Thanks for sharing!! I always love your work and follow your blog religiously. Thanks for always providing such wonderful ideas.