Another Vase of Timeless Tulips

No, you're not seeing things, 

this is my second vase of timeless tulips today.

Here is the first one

you can read the full details HERE.

My 5 1/2" square card uses the delightful new September release

Timeless Florals digital stamp set from the Beccy's Place Store.  

I combined the Tulips pre-coloured digital stamp from the Timeless Florals digital stamp set and combined it with the Beautiful Day digital sentiment from the retired Build-A-Wreath digital stamp set.  I sized the vase of tulips fit on a 4" square panel and to make it same-but-different from my first card using this image, I mirrored the vase of tulips, so the handle was on the right.

I added the sentiment, printed the image panel on smooth white cardstock, then trimmed the image panel.  I anchored the vase of tulips to my card by adding a shadow using Warm Grey Copic Markers W0-W1-W3-W5.

Next came the matting layers.  I matted the image panel with black cardstock and trimmed to a 1/16" matting layer, with the Perfect Layers Ruler against the edge of the image panel and a sharp knife to trim.  I them matted the image panel again, this time with Jewel cardstock and trimmed to a 3/16" matting layer by putting the Perfect Layers Ruler against the edge of the image panel and a sharp knife to trim.

   

I adhered the matted image panel to a 5 1/2" square top folding

card base made from the same smooth white cardstock.  

   

Looking at the photos, I'm wondering whether my card needs embellishments.

Do you think I should add some pearls, rhinestones or sequins?

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I have made two cards same-but-different using this beautiful Tulips image.

My second card uses the same image panel mirrored before adding the sentiment.

My first card is on the right.

You can read all about my first card HERE.

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INGREDIENTS

Timeless Florals digital set from the Beccy's Place store

Tulips pre-coloured digital stamp

Build A Wreath digital stamp set – now discontinued but you can read more about it and see creations shared using the stamps and sentiments HERE on the Beccy’s Place Blog or by clicking on “wreath” in the labels list on Beccy’s Blog.

Beautiful Day - digital sentiment

Copic Markers - Warm Grey W0-W1-W3-W5

to add a shadow to "anchor" the vase to the card

textured cardstock - American Crafts - white and black

textured cardstock - Kaisercraft - Jewel

300gsm smooth white cardstock - for card base

scoreboard & bone folder - to make card base

sharp craft knife + self healing cutting mat + steel ruler

- for cutting image panel and matting layers

Perfect Layers Rulers - for matting layers

Helmar 450 Quick Dry -

liquid adhesive - to adhere the layers

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I have entered my card in the following challenges:

September Challenge at Beccy's Place Challenges

A Vase of Timeless Tulips

My 5 1/2" square card uses the delightful new September release

Timeless Florals digital stamp set from the Beccy's Place Store.  

I combined the Tulips pre-coloured digital stamp from the Timeless Florals digital stamp set and combined it with the Beautiful Day digital sentiment from the retired Build-A-Wreath digital stamp set.  I sized the vase of tulips fit on a 4" square panel.  I added the sentiment, printed the image panel on smooth white cardstock, then trimmed the image panel.  I anchored the vase of tulips to my card by adding a shadow using Warm Grey Copic Markers W0-W1-W3-W5.

Next came the matting layers.

I love using my Perfect Layers Rulers to create matting layers for my cards.

With the two rulers, I have eight different matting widths at my fingertips

from 1/16" up to 1/2".

   

Next came the matting layers.  I matted the image panel with black cardstock and trimmed to a 1/16" matting layer, with the Perfect Layers Ruler against the edge of the image panel and a sharp knife to trim.  I them matted the image panel again, this time with Jewel cardstock and trimmed to a 3/16" matting layer by putting the Perfect Layers Ruler against the edge of the image panel and a sharp knife to trim.

   

I adhered the matted image panel to a 5 1/2" square top folding

card base made from the same smooth white cardstock.  

   

Looking at the photos, I'm wondering whether my card needs embellishments.

Do you think I should add some pearls, rhinestones or sequins?

~~~*~~~*~~~

I have made two cards same-but-different using this beautiful Tulips image.

My second card uses the same image panel mirrored, then added the sentiment.

My first card is on the left, my second card on the right.

You can read all about my second card HERE.

~~~*~~~*~~~

INGREDIENTS

Timeless Florals digital set from the Beccy's Place store

Tulips pre-coloured digital stamp

Build A Wreath digital stamp set – now discontinued but you can read more about it and see creations shared using the stamps and sentiments HERE on the Beccy’s Place Blog or by clicking on “wreath” in the labels list on Beccy’s Blog.

Beautiful Day - digital sentiment

Copic Markers - Warm Grey W0-W1-W3-W5

to add a shadow to "anchor" the vase to the card

textured cardstock - American Crafts - white and black

textured cardstock - Kaisercraft - Jewel

300gsm smooth white cardstock - for card base

scoreboard & bone folder - to make card base

sharp craft knife + self healing cutting mat + steel ruler

- for cutting image panel and matting layers

Perfect Layers Rulers - for matting layers

Helmar 450 Quick Dry -

liquid adhesive - to adhere the layers

~~~*~~~*~~~

I have entered my card in the following challenges:

September Challenge at Beccy's Place Challenges

Another Kaleidoscope of Butterflies

No, you're not seeing things,

this is my second kaleidoscope of butterflies today.

Here is the first one,

you can read the full details HERE.

My 5 1/2" square card uses the delightful new Butterfly House 

digital stamp set from the Beccy's Place Store.  

I took the Ulysses pre-coloured digital stamp image panel I created earlier, flipped it horizontally, then added the same happy hello sentiment.  THEN I took it up a level and tried my hand using the technique Beccy shared HERE and used Copic C0 and C1 Cool Grey markers to add shadows around each butterfly, giving the illusion of dimension.

The shading is subtle, it might be easier to see the shadows

by clicking on the photo to view it in full screen.

I might have to take a brave pill and try this again with darker markers.

   

  I trimmed the image panel, matted with a 1/16" black panel, matted with a 3/16" Mermaid panel (much darker than the Capri used on the first card, both colours work perfectly with the colours in the butterfly wings) then added the panel to a 5 1/2" square top folding card base made from the same smooth white cardstock.

   

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I have made two cards same-but-different using this Ulysses Butterfly image.

Here they are, side by side, 2nd card on the left, 1st card on the right.

You can read all about my first card HERE.

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INGREDIENTS

Butterfly House digital set from the Beccy's Place store

Ulysses pre-coloured digital stamp

happy hello - digital sentiment - from the same set

Copic Markers - Cool Grey C0-C1 - to add shading for dimension

textured cardstock - American Crafts - white & black

textured cardstock - Kaisercraft - Mermaid

300gsm smooth white cardstock - for card base

scoreboard & bone folder - to make card base

sharp craft knife + self healing cutting mat + steel ruler

- for cutting image panel and matting layers

Perfect Layers Rulers - for matting layers

Helmar 450 Quick Dry -

liquid adhesive - to adhere the layers

~~~*~~~*~~~

I have entered my card in the following challenges:

September Challenge at Beccy's Place Challenges

A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies

 I was inspired by Beccy's stunning cards HERE

and made my very own kaleidoscope of butterflies.

I confess, I was delighted when Beccy released the delightful Butterfly House stamp set in August this year, it reminded me of our first trip to Cairns and Far North Queensland.

Our trips to the rainforest were filled with flashes of vibrant colours from the fluttering wings of Ulysses Butterflies, Cairns Birdwing Butterflies and many, many more.  It was a combination of joy and frustration, as it was near impossible to get good photos,

making the memories even more precious and colourful.

My 5 1/2" square card uses the delightful new Butterfly House 

digital stamp set from the Beccy's Place Store.  

I combined the Ulysses pre-coloured digital stamp from the Butterfly House digital stamp set and combined it with the happy hello digital sentiment from the same set.  I sized the butterfly to 2" wide and added a "kaleidoscope" to fill a 4" square panel, with one full butterfly and four partial butterflies fluttering around it.  I added the sentiment then printed the image panel on smooth white cardstock.  I trimmed the image panel, matted with a 1/16" black panel, matted with a 3/16" Capri panel then added the panel to a 5 1/2" square top folding card base made from the same smooth white cardstock.

     

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I have made two cards same-but-different using this Ulysses Butterfly image.

My second card uses the same image panel mirrored, the same sentiment, with

shadowy dimension added using Copic markers and a darker matting layer.

You can read all about my second card HERE.

~~~*~~~*~~~

INGREDIENTS

Butterfly House digital set from the Beccy's Place store

Ulysses pre-coloured digital stamp

happy hello - digital sentiment - from the same set

textured cardstock - American Crafts - white & black

textured cardstock - Kaisercraft - Capri

300gsm smooth white cardstock - for card base

scoreboard & bone folder - to make card base

sharp craft knife + self healing cutting mat + steel ruler

- for cutting image panel and matting layers

Perfect Layers Rulers - for matting layers

Helmar 450 Quick Dry -

liquid adhesive - to adhere the layers

~~~*~~~*~~~

I have entered my card in the following challenges:

September Challenge at Beccy's Place Challenges

A Flamboyance of Flamingos - 5

 September and October are filled with female birthdays, so what better time than now

for me to revisit the Flockstar digital stamp set from the Beccy's Place Store and

make a FLAMBOYANCE of FLAMINGOS.

I just love the vibrant pinks, quirky expression and fun sentiment.

Five more new "same-but-different" Kenneth the Flamingo cards are now filled with

birthday wishes, neatly tucked into their envelopes, along with a bundle of love.

A Flamboyance of Flamingos - 5

My 6" square card uses the fun Flockstar digital stamp set from the Beccy's Place Store.  I combined the "Kenneth" pre-coloured digital stamp with the "Love Cake" digital sentiment from the same digital stamp set on a 5" square panel, printed, matted with a 1/16" black panel, matted with a 1/16" bright pink panel, matted with another 1/16" black panel, added the panel to a 6" square top folding card base.  I finished off the card with a trio of layered flowers created using assorted punches and a pop of black bling rhinestones.

   

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I mentioned earlier about my FLAMBOYANCE of FLAMINGOS, well,

you can see them all here, just click on the photos to read all about each one.

   

   

   

~~~*~~~*~~~

INGREDIENTS

Flockstar digital set from the Beccy's Place store

textured cardstock - American Crafts

sharp craft knife + self healing cutting mat + steel ruler

- for cutting image panel and matting layers

Helmar 450 Quick Dry -

liquid adhesive - to adhere the layers

Perfect Layers Rulers - for matting layers

assorted flower punches - for the layered flowers

black rhinestones - for the flowers

~~~*~~~*~~~

I have entered my card in the following challenges:

September Challenge at Beccy's Place Challenges

 

A Flamboyance of Flamingos - 4

September and October are filled with female birthdays, so what better time than now

for me to revisit the Flockstar digital stamp set from the Beccy's Place Store and

make a FLAMBOYANCE of FLAMINGOS.

I just love the vibrant pinks, quirky expression and fun sentiment.

Five more new "same-but-different" Kenneth the Flamingo cards are now filled with

birthday wishes, neatly tucked into their envelopes, along with a bundle of love.

A Flamboyance of Flamingos - 4

My 6" square card uses the fun Flockstar digital stamp set from the Beccy's Place Store.  I combined the mirrored "Kenneth" pre-coloured digital stamp with the "Love Cake" digital sentiment from the same digital stamp set on a 5" square panel, printed, matted with a 1/16" black panel, matted with a 1/16" bright pink panel, matted with another 1/16" black panel, added the panel to a 6" square top folding card base.  I printed, trimmed and matted the sentiment panel to match the card front then adhered in place.  I finished off the card with a trio of layered flowers created using assorted punches and a pop of black bling rhinestones.

   

~~~*~~~*~~~

I mentioned earlier about my FLAMBOYANCE of FLAMINGOS, well,

you can see them all here, just click on the photos to read all about each one.

   

   

   

~~~*~~~*~~~

INGREDIENTS

Flockstar digital set from the Beccy's Place store

textured cardstock - American Crafts

sharp craft knife + self healing cutting mat + steel ruler

- for cutting image panel and matting layers

Helmar 450 Quick Dry -

liquid adhesive - to adhere the layers

Perfect Layers Rulers - for matting layers

assorted flower punches - for the layered flowers

black rhinestones - for the flowers

~~~*~~~*~~~

I have entered my card in the following challenges:

September Challenge at Beccy's Place Challenges