Women of Life {Project 4}
Are you all ready for another project? I am SO loving this set the more and more I use it. It seems like the minute I finish one card I have another great idea for the next. I'm just so excited about the whole thing! And I hope you all will be too!
For todays project I wanted to highlight one of the BEST things about this set. The flower centers!! Usually when you think of a floral set you think of making the flower itself stand out but we can't forget about the centers. I'm always thinking of new ways to bring those to life as well. You'll see what I mean as we get towards the end!
Here we go...
1. You will need a piece of 4 X 2" cardstock. Stamp your greeting and flower... centering it as best you can.
2. For the center of the large flower I used a Page Pebble by Making Memories. They both measure 3/4" so it's a perfect fit. They are self-adhesive so I just attached it to a piece of mellow moss cardstock and trimmed around it. You could also stamp the center of your flower and then attach the pebble directly over it. The choice is yours.
And this is what the result will be after attaching your pebble! Fun, aren't they!?
3. Next you'll need to mat your stamped image onto another piece of cardstock measuring 4 X 2.25".
4. I trimmed a piece of white cardstock to 3.5 X 8.25" and my patterned paper to 3.25 X 8". I matted those together and then used dimensional adhesive and adhered it to the front of my mellow moss card. The card itself measures 4 X 9". Then place your stamped image across the front.
5. I stamped two additional smaller flowers onto white cardstock and punched two mellow moss circles out using my 1/2" punch. I adhered those and then applied Crystal Effects over those to give them that same glossy dimensional look that the larger flower has.
This is the final result! I adhered the two smaller flowers using dimensional adhesive and added a couple of swirls to the top of the larger flower. I added a length of sheer ribbon around the little votive candle holder and then created another large flower like the one on the card and attached it to the front!
And there you have it! There is just one of the ways you can embellish that flower center!
Thanks so much for visiting! I hope to see you back tomorrow!
Stamps: Women of Life from Papertrey Ink
Ink: Boudoir Blush Pallette Ink, Mellow Moss from SU!
Cardstock: Stampers Select from Papertrey Ink, Mellow Moss from SU!, coral from Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Nana's Nursery from DCWV
Accessories: Page Pebbles & brads from Making Memories, Crystal Effects from SU!, ribbon from Offray
Tools: 1/2" circle punch from EK Success
Love all your projects you have been sharing this week. Can't wait to get this set on the 15th.
Posted by: Melissa Flieg | February 07, 2008 at 05:21 AM
It will be so great to finally have a mother in law and sister in law stamp! And another use for the page pebbles I have too! :)
have a great day!
Posted by: Kelsey Forester | February 07, 2008 at 06:37 AM
Oh my, your samples are great. I want this set so badly! Hey I live in Maine too. Suppose I just come borrow your set for a few hours :) You are doing a fantastic job showing off your first set. I can't wait o see what you have coming up next. Maybe you want to come over and just give me a little sneak peak. I won't tell Nichole I promise! :)
-Molly B
Posted by: tylersmum05 | February 07, 2008 at 06:53 AM
Absolutely lovely!!!! Can't wait until the 15th so I can be one of the first to own your gorgeous stamp set!!!
Posted by: deb | February 07, 2008 at 07:21 AM
Just beautiful - I can't wait to have that set!
Posted by: Jackie | February 07, 2008 at 07:23 AM
Melissa - Just beautiful! I am looking forward to seeing this set in it's entirity. You've done a fabulous job. TFS
Ruth A.
Posted by: RUTH ALLMART | February 07, 2008 at 08:13 AM
Another beautiful project. Love it!
Posted by: Anya | February 07, 2008 at 08:17 AM
So Fabulous! I CANNOT WAIT to be able to purchase this set!! Is it the 15th yet?? =)
Posted by: Cresta Woodruff | February 07, 2008 at 08:25 AM
Beautiful! Can't wait to see/purchase the entire set!!
Posted by: Beverly | February 07, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Very pretty, I love the candle band! Such a wonderful set.
Posted by: sara Paschal | February 07, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Melissa, this is so beautiful. I can't wait to see what you come up with next.
Posted by: Michelle Battistini | February 07, 2008 at 09:53 AM
This is gorgeous! I love your new set and am really looking forward to getting my hands on it. Congrats on teaming up with Nicole. I see much success in your future.
Posted by: Angi | February 07, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Wow, gorgeous card! I'm another one who's excited about the "in-law" stamp! You're doing a great job showcasing your new stamps!!
Posted by: peggy lee | February 07, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Beautiful card! I can't wait to purchase this set. It looks so versatile and fun and yet classy. Something that is hard to achieve but I believe you managed to capture all three. Bravo!
Posted by: Lolita | February 07, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Melissa
I am loving this set more and more everytime I see your projects. I cannot wait until the 15th.
Kelly
Posted by: KellyK | February 07, 2008 at 01:00 PM
What gorgeous projects! I just LOVE your set! Can't wait until it's available!
Posted by: Charmaine | February 07, 2008 at 04:06 PM
This card is stunning! I have all of these materials except the stone to case this beautiful card. You amaze me evertime you create a card. God has given you a GREAT talent.
Posted by: Alice | February 07, 2008 at 05:06 PM
This is gorgeous!!!! Can't wait to get my own set!
Posted by: Jen | February 07, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Love the flowers. What a great use for the page pebbles. Can't wait to see more of the set, just love flowers.
Marla
Posted by: Marla | February 07, 2008 at 08:12 PM
That is beautiful! I cannot wait to see the entire set. And I LOVE the name of it, too! Congrats!!
Posted by: kimberlee | February 08, 2008 at 01:11 AM
another great card/set!! love the color combo too!!
Posted by: Karen (stampin3) | February 15, 2008 at 10:26 PM