Paper Cuts

Jun 30 2007

For a Friend

Published by Michele Boyer at 1:57 am under My Designs, Stampin' Up!

I just love this Petal Prints image. It might be my most favorite stamp ever!

I used Stampin’ Up’s new Pomegranate cardstock for the card base.

For the background, I stamped (using same ink) the Floral and Linen backgrounds onto another piece of Pomegranate cut slightly smaller than the card front.

As I’ve said before, water misting is one of my favorite techniques, especially on watercolor paper. Here I used Rose Red, Regal Rose and Close to Cocoa markers, coloring directly onto the stamps. I lightly spritzed the stamp with water, then stamped onto watercolor paper three times. (I did not rewet the stamp in between impressions.) After stamping, I spritzed the paper so the ink would blend and spread a bit more. Once that was dry, I used a glitter pen to add just a touch of sparkle to the flowers. The sentiment is stamped in Chocolate Chip ink.

I heavily distressed every edge here except the base card. I particularly love how the watercolor paper distresses. The edges get kind of “fluffy.”

I hope my friend likes this card as much as I do. Thanks for stopping by!

Cardstock: Purely Pomegranate, Close to Cocoa, watercolor paper

Stamps: Petal Prints, Fancy Flexible Phrases, Floral, Linen

Ink: Purely Pomegranate, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Rose Red, Regal Rose, Bravo Burgundy, Close to Cocoa Stampin’ Write markers),

edge distresser, Sakura Stardust glitter pen, Aged Copper Hodge Podge clip, SU wine narrow

organdy, hemp, water spritzer, brads

16 Responses to “For a Friend”

# stampinlauraon 30 Jun 2007 at 4:47 am

This is so pretty. Love the colors.
# Kellieon 30 Jun 2007 at 5:20 am

I love this card. I finally ordered Petal Prints, just in the nick of time!
# Melissaon 30 Jun 2007 at 9:40 am

So pretty!
# Laurie Schmidlinon 30 Jun 2007 at 10:31 am

This is just gorgeous!!! That tone on tone background…and the watercoloring…and those embellishments…wow!
# Danaon 30 Jun 2007 at 2:38 pm

How could your friend not LOVE IT?!! It is simply stunning! But just in case, if she is totally insane and doesn’t love it, please feel free to send it on to me.
# trudeeon 30 Jun 2007 at 4:18 pm

I am sure Julia loved it, M. Its so gorgeous. I love the warm colors and the watercolor effect!
# stampersharonon 30 Jun 2007 at 5:22 pm

Gorgeous, Michele — Pomegranate is my favorite new color and it looks fantastic on this classic stamp!
# leslierichon 30 Jun 2007 at 9:46 pm

This is the kind of incredibly gorgeous card that made me fall in love with your stamping style! I love the tone on tone on tone background and your beautiful misted flowers. So amazing, Michele!
# twinkson 30 Jun 2007 at 11:58 pm

This is so georgeous! I love it!
# Deeon 01 Jul 2007 at 4:15 am

Oh Michele, this is gorgeous!! I love the watercoloring and the tone on tone. I was so craving a “Michele” PP card. I really miss your flower cards, they are always so gorgeous! This one is no exception just stunning!!
# Pattyon 01 Jul 2007 at 5:12 am

Your card is just so elegant! She will love it!
# lacyquilteron 01 Jul 2007 at 5:33 am

Gorgeous. That’s one of my favorite sets, too. I especially love the double layer of pomegranate.
# Cindy Lyleson 02 Jul 2007 at 8:49 pm

OMG this is delish - this color is an absolute must now thanks to your beyond fabulous card…h20 spritz is my top fave tech. too…oh this is to droooool over!!!! love the texture of the hemp with the smoothness of the organdy - totallly yummmmy!!!
# Julia Staintonon 03 Jul 2007 at 6:35 am

Your friend absolutely ADORES her card!!!! It is stunning! Even more beautiful in person. Love the distressing and that gorgeous flower. It is one of my absolute faves too! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’ll treasure it!!!!
# jacksonbelleon 03 Jul 2007 at 8:15 pm

How stunning! The colors are incredible! I love what you did with the clip and hemp too…just beautiful!
# jamion 04 Jul 2007 at 9:39 am

Absolutley beautiful card - so rich looking!