Paper Cuts

Jun 10 2007

Little Things…Lots of Scraps

Published by Shel9999 at 4:43 pm under My Designs, Stampin' Up!

I’m still so sad that Petal Prints is retiring (lol).

I paired it up this time with some scraps of Tres Jolie that I just couldn’t throw away. I used one of my favorite techniques, water spritzing. I especially like this technique on watercolor paper, but since I was determined to use mostly scraps on this card, I just used a block of vanilla cardstock. (You get the same effect using watercolor paper, but I sometimes spritz the watercolor paper after stamping to get even more blending of the colors.)

I colored the stamp with markers then misted the stamp with water. I stamped the first flower, then the second without rewetting the stamp. I mounted this piece twice, using the back sides of the two prints (more scraps).

I used Rose Red ink to stamp the background (Penny Black, Silken Knots) on the top part of the Rose Red card, adhered and stitched the two patterned pieces, added the ribbon and adhered the assembled flower panel using dimensionals.

I wish more “scrap” cards went together this quickly!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Cardstock: SU Rose Red, Very Vanilla

Patterned Paper: My Mind’s Eye Tres Jolie, ooh la la, Just Perfect (Clover/Rose

Papier, Flowers/Rose Chaud Papier)

Stamps: SU Petal Prints, Happy Harmony; Penny Black Silken Knots

Ink: SU Basic Black, Rose Red

Accessories: SU Stampin’ Write Markers (Rose Red, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive),

sewing machine, thread, May Arts ribbon

15 Responses to “Little Things…Lots of Scraps”

# jacksonbelleon 10 Jun 2007 at 5:37 pm

WOW Michele, this is just beautiful! I LOVE that paper, colors, I love it! While cleaning today I “found” my bag of Tres Jolie too! WAHOO! lol. Love the new watermark and banner too!
# Marie - mariemcon 10 Jun 2007 at 6:05 pm

This is one of my favorite floral stamp sets, I will miss it so much. Your card is gorgeous!!! I love all of the details and the colors are beautiful. TFS
# trudeeon 10 Jun 2007 at 6:06 pm

Awesome “scrap” card, M!! Love the colors you chose and of course the sewing!!
That’s it. I am ordering that Tres Jolie RIGHT NOW!!!!!!! LOL!!
# Pam Clayon 10 Jun 2007 at 6:52 pm

Ooh, I love all the red and the mix of patterns. TFS!
# Adelinaon 10 Jun 2007 at 9:35 pm

very pretty! I like all the shades of red.
# Sue - stampinsusie on SCSon 11 Jun 2007 at 12:19 am

Love everything you put into this - gorgeous! I so love Petal Prints. It’s a keeper.
# Pinky Rothon 11 Jun 2007 at 5:07 am

Michelle, this is so pretty…very peppy and makes you feel good to look at your card!

Pinky
# christina (cmf1216)on 11 Jun 2007 at 6:23 am

This is a gorgeous card! My *scrap cards* should be that beautiful! Love the colors, dp, layout and stitching. I don’t think I can bring myself to stop using Petal Prints — your card is one reason why!
# Bethon 11 Jun 2007 at 8:06 am

Gorgeous job on the watercolour. Lovely card!
# Pattyon 11 Jun 2007 at 8:37 am

Wow!!!! That card is so beautiful! I will have to save that one!
# Diane (cookiestamper)on 11 Jun 2007 at 10:19 am

so pretty! I need to get that set out and play….I’ve seen so many pretty cards with it lately!
# leslierichon 11 Jun 2007 at 7:21 pm

Yes, SU! will have to go a long way to replace this set. I’m really hoping for some pretty flower sets in the new catalog. Your card is exquisite! The beautiful Rose Red is a perfect blend with that gorgeous paper. The spritzing gives the stamp such a soft look, like you brushed it on there from scratch. So pretty!
# Jen del Muro (genie1314)on 12 Jun 2007 at 4:22 pm

love love love this!! it is absolutely stunning!
# Linda (LSN on SCS)on 12 Jun 2007 at 5:55 pm

Super pretty Michelle! I will so miss this set too! Love you mix of soft colors and the pretty soft look to your stamped images.

Linda
# Deeon 14 Jun 2007 at 5:14 am

This just tugs at my heart! I really love this set and all the gorgeous cards you have made with it:)