Green Birthday

     Hello!  Today's card was inspired by Monica Gale's "Birthday Girl" card.  I loved the colors and layout so I decided to only change the sentiment (if I had the striped ribbon I would have used it!).

  To make the flower, I used the faux suede technique (click here for my picture tutorial) and then crumpled it up.



Stamps: Well Scripted (retired)
Ink: Basic Brown
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Marina Mist, Whisper White, Patterns DSP (subtles)

Tools & Accessories: Fancy Flower Extra-Large and Scallop Trim Border punches, Circle Ice brad, 5/8" grosgrain

ribbon

 

Faux Suede Flowers

     Hello!  Today's card is 100% CASE'd but I can't remember who the original artist is!  If this is your creation or it looks familiar to you please let me know so I can give credit where credit is due. 
     I used a technique called Faux Suede for the flowers.  It's very simple but gives your projects such a unique look.  For this card, I punched out two flowers in coordinating colors (Rose Red and Regal Rose).

  Next, I rubbed the entire flower between my fingers and a bone folder, exactly as you would if you were curling ribbon.  By doing this, you are breaking the fibers in the card stock.

     After a few moments you'll notice the paper start to split into two pieces.  Gently peel these pieces apart.

 If at any point it's difficult to peel, go back over that area with a bone folder.

When you're finished you'll have two flowers.  Repeat the process with the second color of card stock.



Stamps:  Vintage Labels (retired)
Ink: StazOn Black
Paper: Regal Rose, Rose Red (retired), Going Gray, Whisper White, Certainly Celery
Tools & Accessories: Bone folder, Fancy Flower & Two-Step Bird extra large punches, Scallop Edge Border punch, pearl accent