A Special Card

I needed to make a card for someone special and I decided to use the sketch at Just Add Ink.

I used Whisper White card for my base and embossed it in the Big Shot using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder.  I added a strip of Newsprint Designer Paper and a small accent of Basic Black card which I have embossed using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.  I wrapped  Whisper White 5/8″ satin ribbon around this piece and tied a bow before attaching to the card front. 

I used my new Birds & Blooms Sizzlits 4 Pack Dies to make the flowers.  To make the large flower I used Poppy Parade cardstock to cut two of the largest flowers and two of the medium sized flowers.  I also cut one of the smallest flowers using Basic Black card.  I used my bone folder to curl the Poppy Parade  flowers until they separated into two layers, scrunched them and then open them out.  I then stacked the flowers, firstly the small black one, then the medium Poppy Parade flowers and then the large Poppy Parade flowers, staggering the petals onto a Whisper White brad.  The smaller flower is two  medium Poppy Parade flowers  and one small Basic Black flower, made in exactly the same way.  I cut the flower stem by hand from Pear Pizzazz card and then attached the flowers over the ends.  The leaf is cut from Pear Pizzazz card using the Birds & Blooms Sizzlits 4 Pack Dies.

I love the way this card has turned out and hope that the recipient does too.

Bye for now, Kris.