Good Saturday afternoon. I have another Taylored Expressions Quatrefoil Cutting Plate project to share with you today. This time I wanted to show off the lovely design by framing it in a see thru window. I created the flowers from the shapes left from the cut and paired them with leaves and flowers from the Impression Obsession Hydrangea Set.
I cut an opening in the front of the card base using the 3rd largest die in from the Matting Basics B set.
I cut a frame 5.25” x 4” using the 3rd largest die from the Matting Basics A set. This frame is one size larger the opening and will be used to attach the quatrefoil on the inside of the opening to create a clean finish.
I applied ATG adhesive to the back side of the frame and attached the quatrefoil to it.
I applied another layer of adhesive on around the edges of the frame and quatrefoil, turned it over and attached it to the inside of the opening. Make note of how nice and finished the inside looks.
I formed the left over pieces with my large stylus and molding pad. I started with the back side of the flower face down and worked around the edges to turn them up. I rolled the stylus around the center also to lightly soften the paper.
I used the small stylus on the opposite end of the leaf tool to go around the edges again and curl them up a little more.
I turned the flower face up on the pad and pushed down in the center to form the flower. Notice that the edges retained the backward curl.
I used the same technique to form the smaller hydrangea blossoms.
I applied glossy accents in the center of the first flower and placed the second flower off center inside it. I had to work the flower around with my fingers to hold off center and then pushed down and held in place with my leaf tool.
I didn’t want to use glossy accents to attach the two smaller flowers because I knew they would set a little too low. I grabbed a micro glue dot with the tip of my leaf tool and lightly rolled it with my fingers to create a mount for the small flower. I was very careful not to touch the glue dot too much as the oil in my fingers can ruin it’s stickiness.
I gently attached the rolled glue dot to the tip of the leaf tool and placed in the opening of the flower.
I placed the small flower over top of the glue dot and pushed gently down until it was secure. I didn’t push so hard that the glue dot would be squished down because I wanted it to hold the flower up. I repeated this step again to attach the smallest flower.
Although the hydrangea die leaves scored vein lines on the leaf I still turned it over and applied deeper scoring with my leaf tool. I gently formed them with my fingers rolling the tips and edges.
I attached the three leaves together from the front with glossy accents. The back of the leaves are perfectly clean so they will look nice and finished from the inside. I applied glossy accents directly on the front of the card base and attached the leaves in place.
I applied glossy accents to the back of each flower and attached to the leaves. I pushed down on the bottom petals with my leaf tool to hold in place for a few seconds to make sure it is secure.
This is taken from the inside of the framed opening.
The inside of the frame is as nicely finished as the outside.
I enjoy creating simple open see thru cards. To me the opening with the quatrefoil is lovely on it’s own. I chose to design the leaves and flowers on the corner so they wouldn’t cover up much of the design.
I hope you have enjoyed my project and tutorial. Thank you for stopping by and I hope you are having a wonderful Saturday.
Card size: 5.5” x 4.25”
Kittie, this is just gorgeous….. And your tutorial is wonderful. With the tutorial, I might even be able to do this card…..lol. Thank you for sharing your creativity and the tutorial…..
beautiful – thank you for the walk through… I love visiting because I can feel the love you put into your work.
Sandra ltb
Good Afternoon, Kittie. this Quatrefoil is a super die. You have done such wonderful creations with it, and this design is simply beautiful.I love the bright deep blue, color, and so thankful for your tutorial.
Question” on the inside for a message? would you write one, or place a photo, or stamp? Me I think I would stamp a bouquet of flowers to match the ones creative in the middle of massage page, an then write around it. Suggestions? thank you sooo much. …have a good day, and a good week-end
What a gorgeous color blue. The Quatrefoil is such a pretty die and I love how you used the pieces cut out to start your flowers, very frugal but very useful and pretty.
Pattie, a stamped floral image would be beautiful to finish off the inside. I write on the backside of the card so it doesn’t ruin the view from the front. I hope this helps.
Gorgeous card Kittie….you are a genius to make the frame to attach the quatrefoil to. I just made 6 cards for a swap using this die and had quite a time getting the glue to hold…would have been soooooooo much easier had I taken your approach with the frame…will remember this for the next time I use this lovely die!!! TFS your expertise – I really enjoy your blog!
Hugs,
Jan in Salem, OR
So pretty, love the way you layered it all, great detail on the flowers and leaves!
just stunning in that blue color – thanks for the tutorial!
yes, it does, Kittie, thank you very much. appreciate your suggestion, didn’t think of message on backside. good idea.
Fabulous tutorial. I love the framed quatrefoil and what a fantastic color. The flowers are gorgeous, as usual.
Wow Kittie, this is really gorgeous and so elegant!!
I love the color…..I love this card!
I am very happy with your Tutorial.
I also want to make such a card and your good instructions will help me.
Thank you very much!
Greetings and Hugs from Eva.
wow, this is fabulous Kittie. Thanks for the great tutorial.
What a totally magic card. So Stunning and so love the colour chosen
Thanks for the great tutorial. This card is just gorgeous and your instructions are perfect!!! Love the color.
OMgosh I love this! Fabulous.
Okay okay…I am ordering that Quatrefoil today….this is gorgeous and gorgeous. Have had the Hydrangea forever…now I will finally use it.
Love how you make use of the cut outs…also love it all in one color…thanks for showing us every step in applying the Quatrefoil…will be making this one soon. Now bring on the puppies….:-)
Smiles
A very beautiful card ! Thank you for the tutorial !
WoW!!! Kittie, this card is magnificent! I love the see thru front and the flower from the leftovers, in the corner. The tutorial is excellent. Love the colour you have used. So many possibilities for a pretty inside that will show through on the front. I like the suggestion you gave of the greeting on the back of the card.
Thank you for sharing this creatively inspiring, beautiful card. I hope you are having a lovely weekend. It snowed again last night, sigh, praying for spring.
Jacquelene L
Canada
I was trying to resist buying the Quatrefoil die but I can clearly see that I will be able to make so many cards for the markets that will pay for itself. Keep those designs coming kittie, they are brightening my day here with more snow falling.
You always come up with simple, clean, yet so gorgeous cards like this one. Your brilliant creative ideas always inspire me. This is such a great-looking card that entices me to buy the quarterfoil and the hydrangea dies. Thanks for the tutorial, Kittie.
Exquisite details! Your are so correct in stating that the quatrefoil can stand alone. The color is magnificent. TFS.
I super duper LOVE this!