Irresistibly Floral

My Irresistibly Floral DSP Card Creation

The theme today is CASEing ...

In am sure most of you understand what CASEing is...For those that don't here is a rough outline

You can either Copy And Selective Edit OR Copy And Share Everything.

I have chose to Copy & Selective Edit. 

This is my favourite way to CASE. As it gives you a base to work with and lets you create a card all of your own.

Today's CASE inspirations came from Jessie Holton's new CHALLENGE site and her very first challenge is this gorgeous creation! #CTC001

#CTC001

The other inspiration came from this sketch challenge from CasethisSketch & their sketch this week is this lovely design.

#CTS188

I don't actually own the Falling Flowers stamp set which is what has been used in Jessie Holton's Card BUT I had purchased the thoroughly divine 'Irresistible Floral DSP' collection. 

I knew I could work with that & Jessie had used the same DSP on her card too. I also chose to use the same colour scheme as Jessie.

Here is my card

IRRESISTIBLY FLORAL

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• I started with Flirty Flamingo as my card base cut to 10.5 cm x 15 cm. 
• I then cut a piece of Acetate Window Sheet to 10.5 x 18 cm. I folded that at 15 cm this will leave a 3 cm piece to attach to the card base. 
• I  cut the front of the card base in half at 7.5 cm 
• The loose 7.5 cm piece  I then cut in half again making 2 thinner strips.
• I joined the window sheet to the front of the card using 'Tear & Tape' and a small amount of glue to the outside of the 3 cm Acetate window flap and pressing that to the top inside of the card base.
• I added Tear & Tape to the inside on front 7.5 cm 'Flirty Flamingo' card base to secure this to the Acetate window.
• I took 1 of the 2 thin strips of 'Flirty Flamingo' and adhered that to the bottom of the Acetate Window Sheet in the same manner as previously mentioned.

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• For the front and the inside section I cut 1 strip off the 'Falling Flowers' sheet from the 'Irresistibly Floral DSP' collection to 10 cm x 16 cm
• I cut this strip into 3 sections

1 x 7 cm 

  1 x 5.5 cm

  1 x 3.5 cm

• I coloured these blending the 'Pool Party' & 'So Saffron' ink pads using 'Stamping Sponges'.
• Once blended the way I desired, I used my Paper-Piercing tool and a ruler to make a false stitch line placing a mark every 2 mm. 
• I then used my 'Pool Party' Stampin' Write marker to add extra colour for the stitches.
• I fussy cut some of the flowers from the same sheet of  DSP and coloured those with the sponges & ink then arranged them accordingly.
• I cut a small piece of 'Bermuda Bay' Sequin Trim and added that to my flower arrangement. 
• I added enamel shapes in Peekaboo Peach to the fussy cut flower centres.

Enamel Shapes are part of this weeks 'Promotion' at top of the page.

• Using thick bakers twine in 'Whisper White' to edge the window sheet and the inside sponged DSP.
• Using A piece of 'Bermuda Bay' card stock I stamped in 'Whisper White' the sentiment from the Gift of Love stamp set. 
• I cut this in half to create two thin strips and then trimmed one end to a point.

The 'GIFT OF LOVE' stamp set is only available as a hostess gift to those who host a party or work shop either online or in home. If you are interested in hosting your own feel free to contact me.

Blending Correctly

• To get a smooth blend using Stampin' Sponges & ink pads, I cut my round Stampin' Sponges down into 8 small wedges! 
• I first press the chosen colour ink onto the stamp lid then holding the piece of sponge & pinching the sponge just above the widest end, wipe the ink in the lid all around it. Vigorously! 
• I then dab the ink back onto the lid once or twice even three times, this helps to remove & spread evenly any large splotches that may have gathered. 
• Always practice on a scrap piece first before starting on your project!
• Always use a scratch paper under your work, so you can work from the outside of your paper in a circling motion, moving inwards.
• DO NOT rub backwards & forwards! 
• ALWAYS apply your ink from the sponge to paper in a circular motion, moving from the off the paper, onto the outside of your work, slowly reaching the centre.
• Reapply in this manner until the depth of colour that you require is achieved!

Happy Blending!

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I hope you enjoyed my card project today & my tips have been helpful.

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