OK! I have gone a little crazy about applying water and reinker to flowers. I seem to get on kicks and can’t stop until something else comes along that grabs my attention. For my project today I have used the color wash technique on the two smallest layers of rose petals and I lightly sponged the two larger layers. Here is what I came up with.
I stamped the Rubbernecker Victorian Damask Panel on white cardstock using Pink Pirouette ink. I punched the corners and created a frame with the same corner design. The frame was attached to the card front using mounting tape.
I punched out six sets of the four rose petals. I color washed the two smaller sets and heat set to dry. I sponged ink on the two out layers and then formed the petals with a stylus. I followed the rose assembly instructions share on the McGill web site. I was happy that I was able to accomplish making the rose have deeper color in the center of the flower and less color on the out petals.
I paired the rose with flourish style foliage and butterflies. I really love the Victorian feel to this project.
I have people write every day asking how I manage to pack and ship these dimensional floral cards. I posted a tutorial on my home page last weekend but decided I would publish it on my regular post as well. Scroll down past the photo and supply list if you would like to see my suggestions. So far I have had no one say their package arrived in poor condition.
Stamps: Rubbernecker Victorian Damask Panel 498 Paper: Pink Pirouette, White Ink: Pink Pirouette Accessories: McGill Alpine and Floral Petals Punches, Nestabilities Large and Small Label Sets and Floral Flourishes, SU Corner Punch, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Stylus, Mat, Glossy Accents, Pearls, Mounting Tape
Packaging and Mailing Card Tutorial
I thought it would be helpful to show a few step by step photos of what I do to protect the dimension of the flower.
1. Cut a strip of cardstock about 1/4” to 1/2” wide and long enough to wrap around your flower.
2. Attach the ends together with adhesive or staple to create a circle. You may need to create various shapes for different sizes or styles of cards and flowers.
3. Lay the circle over your flower. The strip only needs to be as wide as the height of your flower.
4. Lay a piece of cardstock over the barrier and hold in place while tucking it into a padded envelope.
5. The padded envelope does a good job holding the cardstock in place but if you wish you can wrap the whole thing in a little bit of tissue paper before tucking into the envelope.
I adore this look. I haven’t tried it yet but… last weekend I placed an order after seeing your lovely designs. I’d have a difficult choosing my favorite because their all so beautiful.
Gorgeous card. I love the rubbernecker
stamp. Beautiful job on the rose.
Beautiful card. Almost makes me want to lean a little closer to the monitor and take a sniff! So real looking.
Beautiful card! I love the color of the rose.
I can understand why you can’t stop with this
technique. The results are gorgeous.
Gorgeous!!
This is so precious Kittie, pale pink is my favorite color. Just love this one!
absolutley beautiful, great tip for mailing too!
Oh, so that’s how you do it!
Smart way to package your beautiful cards. Your Victorian card looks beautiful! I actually made three roses, and I always go back to your cards for details. Now to order those Nestie flourishes!!!
Beautiful rose and card-thanks for all the info.
Beautiful card Kitti, love the background and the rose is stunning.
What an awesome tutorial on how to mail these kind of cards. Thanks. 🙂
I love the Victorian look (especially since I am almost that old). Thanks for the tutorial on mailing dimensional cards. I never would have thought of doing it the way you described.
Thanks so much for the mailing tutorial. Your cards are always an inspiration.
WOW!
WOW!
WOW! I figure if I say it three times you might get the power of how splendid your cards are.
It`s wonderful how you`ve created such texture and depth with just the paper and inkers. And now I have another punch (rose petals) added to my list of *Must Haves*.
And of course, I have a Snoop question for you – how do you store and organize all your paper punches? Inquiring Minds want to know :o)
Beautiful pink floral, Kitty. This is a great idea to mail the dimensional cards. I’ve also found clear plastic boxes do the trick as well. The mail people can see them so they don’t have to guess whether or not it’s crushable.
Kittie
WOW OH WOW Thank you sooo much for taking the extra time to show us just what you use.. It is WONDERFUL!!! Also coast me money!!!
Thanks Kittie you are the BEST!!!
Cindy & Missie
Kittie ‘ I love all the extra photos! you are so kind to help us all case you!!!
It has cost me money too! Cindy
Kittie, your card is gorgeour! The timing is perfect because I cased your “Soft & Creamy Floral” card last night and was trying to figure out how to mail it. Thank you so much for your explicit instructions.
Kittie, Your card is gorgeous! Perfect timing too because I just cased your “soft & Creamy Floral” card and didn’t know how I was going to mail it. Thank you for your explicit instructions.
Kittie: Pls forgive me if I sound redundant, but I love the way you present your works of art to all of us. You ALWAYS include a lesson/tutorial. Thanks for the tip about mailing!
Wow-what a great idea for sending bulky cards with flowers in the mail! Am definitely going to use that idea. I was just needing to send a card, and was wondering how-not to squish the flowers.
Thank you so much!
Now I know! Thanks so much!!
Great idea!