I haven’t been able to participate in any of Splitcoast’s challenges for weeks and weeks until today–I have really missed them! The Color Challenge today called for us to use Barely Banana, Creamy Caramel and Real Red. I purchased this set, Blossoms Abound, several weeks ago because of this stunning card created by Splitcoast user flowerbugnd1. If you’re not a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, you will not be able to view her original card, but you can still view her gallery if you click on her name in this post. I love all of the artwork she creates–she is extremely talented and creative!
The lilacs on this card were created using the Melted Pearls Technique. First, stamp the Weathered background in Creamy Caramel ink on Very Vanilla cardstock. Next, stamp the more solid-looking lilac in Real Red ink. Rub an Embossing Buddy on the panel to remove static and moisture, then stamp the second lilac image in VersaMark ink over the Real Red lilacs. Emboss with Clear Embossing Powder and then apply Flamingo Pink Pearl Ex Powder with a Q-tip. Tap the excess powder off and then heat set again. Wipe off any remaining powder gently with a cottonball.
The “cracks” in the lilac panel were created by cutting a “v” with a pair of Paper Snips. The edges of this panel were darkened by using the direct-to-paper method–simply slide your ink pad on the edges of your cardstock to create a weathered look. To create the Print Pattern background, apply Barely Banana ink to the stamp. Highlight the edges of each diamond with a Creamy Caramel Marker. Lightly mist the stamp with a water bottle and stamp off once on scrap paper. Mist the stamp again and stamp on Barely Banana cardstock. I think the rest of the card is pretty straightforward to create. Thanks so much for visiting today!
All materials by Stampin’ Up!
Stamps: Blossoms Abound, Weathered, Print Pattern, Happy Everything. Paper: Very Vanilla, Real Red, Barely Banana, Creamy Caramel. Ink: Real Red, Creamy Caramel, VersaMark, Old Olive, Basic Black. Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Flamingo Pink Pearl Ex Powder, Embossing Buddy, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Sewing Machine & Thread, Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware, Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Caramel Gingham Ribbon, Real Red Brads. Technique: Melted Pearls
Utterly amazing!
This is stunning, Yvette! Those blossoms look gorgeous using the melted pearls technique! You rock!
What a cool card. Love the details
Yvette, those flowers are so pretty. And I love the weathered, antiqued bg.
What a stunning card – just love all those little details.TFS
This is a stunning card! I especially like the idea of cutting out those little notches out, it really adds to the distress look. I’ll have to try that out. Also I like how the melted pearls adds that touch of shimmer. Lovely, lovely, lovely!!
absolutely stunning, Yvette!! LOVE that “cracked” panel!!
Absolutely stunning! I love your use of colour on this card. So wonderfully done!
Gorgeous! Beautiful use of these colors and the melted pearls technique! Love this beauty, Yvette!
What a great card. I’ve just bought this set as well and can’t wait to have a play. Thanks for inspiring me.
Gorgeous! I love everything about it!
So pretty, Yvette! I love the embossing and the snips along the edges!
OMG!! My jaw just hit the floor! GORGEOUS!
Wow! This is so beautiful, Yvette!! I love the embossing, and different backgrounds (gives so much texture to your card). Stunningly beautiful!!
This is absolutely gorgeous! Love how the melted pearls looks, I’ll have to try that – thanks for giving the step by step instructions!
This is a beautiful card! I have tagged you. Check my blog for details!
This is truly splendid! I was so overjoyed when SU came out with this lilac set!
~Angie
This card is so striking, and your instructions were understandable – thanks
maggie
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! Here’s your blog! And just as I had expected, it’s topped off with a luscious Yvette creation, designed to cause repeated savoring!
Yvette, I was absolutely tickled to have met you last week at convention! You’re smile just radiates sweet beauty, just like your talent!
(((Hugs)))
Bev
I love the look of this card. It is so cool how you cut out cracks to give it that look with the background.
HOLY COW! I love this card! You do some of the most beautiful work!! Keep up the awesome work! Hugs! Ash~
http://ashleyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/
I love your card and thankyou for taking the time to explain how you made it. I can’t wait to experiment with my own supplies here in UK.
What a beautiful Card. I love those Blossoms, so pretty…. I really enjoyed visiting your blog, you are such a talented crafter
Angie
ww.scrapnmomsmoments.blogspot.com
Wow! Wow! Wow! What an amazing card – the textures and dimensions are just outstanding. TFS