Well, this is the last time I will post the weekly deals...this is the final week they will have this promotion. Although I am sad to see them go, I look forward to seeing what’s next!! There is always something new and exciting just around the corner.
I want to draw your attention to one item in particular that is on here…the Rose Garden Thinlits. I am featuring these thinlits and the coordinating stamp set in my card clubs this month. Some of the members missed out last week because their class didn’t fall within the ordering period…but guess what?! It’s back on this week! A bit surprised, but oh so happy!!
So I thought I’d post a few of the projects they will be making.
This first design came from my friend Donna and features a couple of techniques: paper piecing and the pleated skirt technique.
Paper Piecing: I die-cut the rose twice…first in gold foil and second in basic black. I glued the gold rose down first and then filled it in with the black pieces. A little tedious…but stunning. Looks harder than it is.
Pleated Skirt: I started with a piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) that measures 7-3/4″ x 3″. Cut it at an angle and score on long side at 3″, 3-1/2″, 5″, and 6-1/8″. (There is a great tutorial by Becky Roberts on splitcoaststampers.com. )
I think this one is my favorite. It is a wedding card made by my friend Sherry. We are heading into the popular wedding season, so I can see myself making a few of these. I’ll show you a few different pictures of this so you can see how it fits together.
The belly band (2″ x 8-1/2″) was punched on both ends using the Scalloped Tag Topper punch. I wrapped it around the card and tied it together with the beautiful Pool Party Glitter Ribbon. It just slides off.
A very small portion of the black rose outlines are glued behind the white quarter sheet of cardstock (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″). They fold back to reveal the vellum piece with greeting behind.
How beautiful is that?!
The final one I want to share with you is this one.
The rose and leaves were embossed in white (rose onto Blushing Bride cardstock and the leaves onto Old Olive cardstock). Then I sponged blushing bride ink over top of the rose and pear pizzazz onto the leaves. It really made this image pop! I then hand-cut the image out and finished the card.
When I made this card, I had no idea I’d be needing it this week. A dear friend’s husband passed away and the funeral is tomorrow. He lost his very short and intense battle with cancer. We will celebrate his life… and he will be missed.
Just a reminder, that this is the last time for the weekly deals. I encourage you to check them out and then when you’re ready to place an order, click HERE.
On Monday, the Retiring List comes out! Eeek!
Have a great weekend everyone,
