Women of Life {Project 10}
The card I created for today isn't your usual card. I wanted to try something a little different.
First, I cut a strip of Stampers Select to 5 X 2.5" and stamped my stems all the way across in Certainly Celery. Instead of using the flowers for this card I put my focus all on the flower centers. I stamped them across in Toile Pink Palette Ink and Pixie Pink from SU! After stamping those I went over them with embossing ink and then sprinkled holographic embossing powder over them and heat set. Next, I trimmed a piece of green cardstock to 2.75 X 10". I scored and folded it in half and placed my stamped image on the front of it.
I then stamped 'Daughter' in Basic Black and punched it out using my large oval punch from SU! I placed the punched out word onto a scrap piece of green cardstock and trimmed around with my scalloped edge scissors.
When trimming with scalloped scissors I always make a little cut into the side of the image I'm cutting around.
Doing so always allows for an easier starting point and if the scallops don't perfectly align when you make your final way around then you can disguise the 'mess up' with a brad, button, flower etc.
Adhere 'Daughter' to the front of you flowers.
You will next need to trim a piece of white cardstock to 5 X 5" and a piece of patterned paper to 5 X 5". Adhere the patterned paper over the white. Since this is the base of your card it makes it studier by adding the thicker cardstock under the pp.
After I created my base I added a strip of Blush Blossom measuring 3 X 5" and adhered it across the center. I then attached my folded green 'card' in the center of that. I used my black Zig pen to create little black dots around each flower!
That's it! What do you think?!
Have a great day! Thanks for visiting!
Stamps: Women of Life from Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Stampers Select from Papertrey, Certainly Celery from SU!
Patterned Paper: Nana's Nursery from DCWV
Ink: Certainly Celery, Pixie Pink & Basic Black from SU!, Toile Pink Palette Ink
Accessories: Embossing ink & powder from Ranger, Zig pen
Tools: SU! large oval punch, Fiskars 
scalloped scissors
This is a darling card! I just love the layout. You are so talented! I just love this stamp set, too.
Posted by: Kellie | February 13, 2008 at 06:55 AM
very interesting how you made just the middle pannel be the one open up to write in. great way to shake up the usual way to make/view a card.
Posted by: Jenny | February 13, 2008 at 07:20 AM
That is such a super clever way to make a card! LOVE it! You have such adorable ideas and I can't wait to add "you" to my stamping collection on the 15th! Hee, hee!
Posted by: MeShellinSoCal | February 13, 2008 at 07:30 AM
I LOVE this card. I always like things that are out of the ordinary and this card is extraordinary! You have done a wonderful job at making me want your set so your job is complete. Congrats again on a job well done.
Posted by: Stacy | February 13, 2008 at 07:44 AM
That is very cool. I love different shaped cards or ones that work a little different. I'm so excited for the release tomorrow night. -Molly B
Posted by: tylersmum05 | February 13, 2008 at 07:51 AM
Another FABULOUS project! I love this idea! Only 2 more days!!! =)
Posted by: Cresta Woodruff | February 13, 2008 at 07:59 AM
Thank you for sharing this layout; I like the way the center panel opens. Also I like the way the flowers are inked and then embossed. Very pretty!
Posted by: Kathy W | February 13, 2008 at 08:57 AM
Really pretty! Love the different twist on the flowers using the centers:)
http://paperblossoms.blogspot.com
Posted by: Leah | February 13, 2008 at 09:07 AM
Another great card!
Posted by: Shelly Kettell | February 13, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Wow! That's beautiful! Love the unusual design of the card. Makes it look so pretty on the inside.
Posted by: Jen Cozz | February 13, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Another beauty! Love the unique layout. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Anya | February 13, 2008 at 09:26 AM
This is an adorable card! What a great set!!
Posted by: Tricia | February 13, 2008 at 09:27 AM
I LOVE it! So pretty, awesome job!
Posted by: Becky S | February 13, 2008 at 09:47 AM
love your layout. and your stampset. and the tip on using scallop scissors. and the holographic glittery stuff. and everything!
Posted by: mnhyrkas | February 13, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Very creative card! I love the colors too!
Posted by: Geny | February 13, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Love this card! What a great design. So Pretty!!!
Posted by: Gerri K | February 13, 2008 at 10:39 AM
I love those colors. Such a cute idea for a different shaped card. I'm going to have to try this.
Posted by: Tracy | February 13, 2008 at 11:30 AM
That card is absolutely fabulous!!! I love the smaller card front on a larger square base. Thanks For Sharing
Posted by: Julie-Ann Wells | February 13, 2008 at 01:21 PM
What a super card. I love your creative ideas they are so very refreshing. Keep them coming.
Posted by: Glitter Queen | February 13, 2008 at 07:59 PM
WOW - all of your projects with this set have been amazing! I can't wait to order your set. It's at the top of my Papertrey wishlist!!
Posted by: sarah c. (WAstamper on SCS) | February 13, 2008 at 09:11 PM
I love the layout of this card. The papers and stamping are eye-catching- what great colors! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Posted by: peggy lee | February 14, 2008 at 04:07 AM
I love that the central panel is the front of the card. What a clever design!
Posted by: Diane D. | February 14, 2008 at 07:02 AM
i love how the card opens. great idea.
Posted by: veronica | February 14, 2008 at 11:50 AM
You are "just dandy" all right. Adorable set and on my list :) This may be one of the most charming & practical sets available. The sentiments cover about 50% of the cards I send (the women I love)!
I envy your ability to use your scalloped scissors to create a second oval. My attempts have found a home in the "bin." Guess I need to "get back on the horse."
Hugs. Can hardly wait to see what you do next! I have always loved your work . . . even before your rock star status! :)
Mary
Posted by: Mary Fish | February 14, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Melissa, this is WAY cool! I'm going to give the layout a try and send my swappin buddies to your blog. This card is beautiful!
Posted by: tanja | February 14, 2008 at 08:57 PM