Hello everyone and welcome to a new stamping challenge from the Stamping 411 Operators!
This week's sketch features a large background area (think pattern and texture) with a smaller focal image, tied off with a bow!
For my card, I've used Twitterpated Designer Series Paper, Pleated Satin Ribbon in Baja Breeze, Baja Breeze Seam Tape Ribbon (for that luscious double tow), Bordering on Romance and Loving Thoughts stamp sets (both from the Occasions Mini Catalog), the Scallop Border Punch and Basic Pearls. I did the watercoloring with Stampin' Write Markers and a Blender Pen.
Are you ready for some measurements? Here you go ...
- Layer One -- Blushing Bride Cardstock cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded in the middle to make the Card Base.
- Layer Two -- Baja Breeze Cardstock cut at 4 x 5.25"
Layer Three -- DSP cut at 3 7/8 x 5 1/8". Add ribbon across on the halfway mark- Layer Four -- Baja Breeze Cardstock cut at 3 x 3.25". Use the Border Punch on the left side and add Pearls in each Scallop.
- Layer Five - Lucky Limeade Cardstock cut at 2 7/8" square.
- Layer Six -- Whisper White cut at 2.75" square. Stamp image with Black Stazon Ink and watercolor. Add pearls and bow.
That's it for tonight! I hope you enjoyed this card. For more inspiration, be sure and check out the other Stamping 411 Operator Cards! Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you'll be back soon for more ideas and inspiration!
Beautiful, Gretchen!! Love all the pearls!
Posted by: Tammy Fite | January 13, 2012 at 08:34 PM
Another beautiful card Gretchen. I like your use of the pearls and your colouring is just awesome. TFS!
Posted by: Penny Hanuszak | January 14, 2012 at 12:19 AM
A beautiful, beautiful card, Gretchen.
Chris
PS Hope you're feeling tons better and are able to walk without pain.
Posted by: Chris in CO | January 14, 2012 at 11:31 AM
What a BEAUTY! I love it.
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | January 14, 2012 at 06:13 PM
This is stunning! I love your watercoloring and how you've used all those pearls as accents. Love it!
Posted by: Patti Chesky | January 14, 2012 at 07:41 PM
What a beautiful design and love the colors you chose!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | January 14, 2012 at 07:48 PM
Wow I love your card. It is very pretty!
Posted by: Holly Pedersen | January 14, 2012 at 08:42 PM
The card is sooo beautiful. Thank you so much for including the measurements. Sometimes I spend more time trying to figure the measurements than it should take to make the whole card. This is a great time saver and encourages me to do more stamping if it doesn't take so much time. I often CASE a card only to be disappointed b/c my measurement are just enough off to make the card look wonky!
Posted by: Gail S. | January 14, 2012 at 10:12 PM
How lovely, Gretchen! Beautiful watercoloring. I so appreciate your sharing your work and then your extra effort in sharing the dimensions. You are so dear!
Posted by: Cathy Warhank | January 17, 2012 at 12:04 AM
Beautiful! Love your realistic shading on the flowers.
Posted by: Doris | January 18, 2012 at 04:34 PM
Lovely water coloring!
Posted by: Rhonda L | January 19, 2012 at 12:47 AM