Hi and hello!
Today's card uses the Alota Stamps Cottage and Magnolia Stamps Tilda With Tinsel Garland to create a spring scene. How can a stamp from the Christmas 2008 Collection be used for Spring? More re-purposing. I simply colored the garland a bright leaf green created added Liquid Pearl "rosettes". A mini tutorial on how to make those follows the card details - it's easy as pre-baked pie.
The cottage was stamped twice with Memento Ink, then cut out with a die cut Nestabilities Square. This way I could pop up the cottage and still have the grass. I added tiny gray and brown dots using the Copic Markers you see above to give the cottage a cobbled look, and added Ranger Glossy Accents to the windows for a shiny, glazed appearance.
The trellis of flowers around the door is made from more Ruby Red and Pastel Raspberry Liquid Pearl rosettes, as is the doorknob (Gold).
The heart on the door was glammed up with Crystal Stickles, as were the pearl accents (Robin's Nest Dew Drops) and tag stamp with the Home Sweet Home sentiment, both by Magnolia as well.
The patterned paper is an old favorite, Cosmo Cricket's Honey Pie with Garden Green textured cardstock and Bazzill warm pink cardstock (not sure of the name).
I went overboard on the Liquid Pearls and added them to Tilda's dress and hair bows as well.
The white Liquid Pearls used here is White Opal. I like how you can get even the tiniest pearl size with the fine tip applicator.
Liquid Pearl Rosettes
Supplies Needed:
- Two colors of Ranger Liquid Pearls(Pastel Raspberry and Ruby Red used here)
- Pin or Paper Piercer
Directions
1. Take the Lighter color of Liquid Pearls and squeeze a small blob onto the paper. Remember to do this as your last step as it takes a long time to dry.
Test the flow on copy paper first. You want a blob that is compact at the base and kind of high - this is because as the LP dries it will flatten and spread, as I learned by making the card above. You can see how they flattened out :(
2. Take a pin or paper piercer and dab the tiniest bit of the darker color onto the point. Swirl the darker color into the lighter carefully and gently - you don't want to mix the colors, just trace a swirl. It is best to work with the least amount of the darker color you can, and add if it's too little. Again, be sure to test one out on copy paper first.
3. Allow to dry 1-2 hours on a flat, level surface. As the blob is so thick, it will be subject to smooshing with nails or pressure, and also to sliding if it's tilted, so you gotta be careful :)
Once dry, I used green marker and a bit of Mint Green Liquid Pearls to create leaves.
Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a fantastic weekend, and be sure to squeeze some creating time in there :)
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Posted by: starcraft 2 cheats | Monday, November 01, 2010 at 05:52 AM
Amazing!!
Posted by: carrie | Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 05:49 PM
Suzy, this is just SO cute! You put so much work into the details -- incredible!
Posted by: Deedee Anderson | Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Thank you so much for the tutorial onhow to make the pearls look like a rose bud. I will immediately be using this idea. Your cards are beautiful.
Posted by: Deborah | Monday, April 20, 2009 at 02:04 AM
Liquid Pearls are one of my favorite accents...love the idea of these rosettes! I'm definately going to be trying that. Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Polly | Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 03:31 PM
Wow! this is gorgeous!! Love the little swirled roses! thanks for the tips!
Posted by: Kerry D-C | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Hi!
Today I posted an entry on my blog with a link to yours.
Would you let me know if that's OK?
Thanks,
Nancy Ward
Posted by: Nancy Ward | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 04:59 PM
The sweetest card ever, love all the detail you put into this, that paper is just perfect for it too!! Wonderful work of art!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Breathtaking is the only word I can think of for this card, Suzy!! I recently picked up some stamps from a garage sale, and two of them are heart shaped, one with vines and tiny roses, and the other is a heart made from twigs that also has tiny flowers among the vines. Well, thanks to your timely tut. I now know what to do, and how to do it. First I have to go shopping for some Liquid Pearls. Hard to believe I have none in my stash. Thanks so much for sharing your talent. Linda S. in NE
Posted by: Linda S. in NE | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 01:52 AM
Spectacular card. Your coloring is always amazing. Love the tutorial!
Posted by: PAT(mspfd) | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 01:03 AM
This is a beautiful card Suzy!!! Love all the details and your Magnolia image is adorable, I just received my first one from a friend and can't wait to ink her up!!! Love the tutorial, how awesome! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 12:40 AM
Wow!! I have now seen the card that has everyone talking!
Absoutley GORGEOUS!! Many thanks for the rose tutorial as well. I must get myself some of this pearlex.....
Posted by: Candy | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 12:36 AM
Very creative with the rosettes!
Posted by: sheena | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Wow, your card is just stunning!!! I love that product. I need to get some. Thanks for the tutorial. Your coloring and design is also out of this world. Love it!!! Suzy, stop by my blog when you can. I left a little something for you.
Posted by: Christine | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 08:48 PM
That is so cool, I can't wait to try this out
Posted by: Sara | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 07:04 PM
This is just the most beautiful card ever! You're very clever with your embellishments and the roses technique. I have to get that cottage stamp.
Posted by: Angela | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 06:53 PM
My Goodness this is GORGEOUS!! thanks for the tutorial on the rosettes, will have to give those a try.
Posted by: Rachel A | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 06:22 PM
Wow! What a beautiful card Suzy! How ingenious of you to think of making those flowers with liquid pearls and swirling the darker on top. Takes alot of patience but you persevere and look at the gorgeous outcome! Talented! Beautiful! Love everything about this card and all the details you put into it. Thanks for the tutorial...gotta try that! Hugs, Cami
Posted by: Camille | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 06:00 PM
Incredible!! I cannot even begin to imagine all the effort you put into this gorgeous creation!
Posted by: Sheri | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 04:58 PM
Wow, this card is stunning. So many details! Love your colouring!!
Posted by: Robin McK | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 04:24 PM
What great flowers and the card is wonderful. I will have to give this technique a try..thanks for sharing.
Karen
Posted by: Karen Arthur | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 03:45 PM
OMGoodness Suzy! You just never cease to amaze me! Your creativity is just astounding. Love, love, love this card!!! The cottage looks AMAZING!!! That is on my "want list", and it just moved up to the top of that list. You work magic with your copics. Thanks for the tut on the LP roses! Too cute! Have a wondeful day!
hugs
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon Caudle | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 03:18 PM
This is so beautiful! Thank you for the great lesson it really helps me tremendously - what a great way to use stamps in a new way
Hugs
Posted by: Laurel | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 03:14 PM
Wow!! What a show stopping card!! Amazing job!
Posted by: Danni | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Thank you for the timely rosette how-to!! These will add the finishing touches to my Mother's Day card.
Your coloring is phenomonal!
Posted by: Kraftyaunt | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 03:07 PM
This is gorgeous! I am so amazed at how versatile Tilda can be. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Donna Rinckel | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 03:01 PM
Very cute, Suzy...and exceptionally clever...Hugs...Jacque
Posted by: Jacque | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 02:58 PM