the not quite square card
While working on the sketch for this weekend’s challenge, I knew right away I wanted to make a square card with it. I just LOVE square cards.
Well….this card started out as a 5 1/4″ Really Rust Square card. I fiddled with it for over an hour and finally gave up. I tried adding the swirl from Priceless, I tried adding other things….nothing worked.The top right was simply too blank.
So I cut it down to a 4 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ card. Now it has a bit of a weird size, but I like it better. I can’t believe I couldn’t get my square card to work. LOL That’s definitely a first.
I stamped the entire card front with Linen background in Really Rust and sponged the edges. Both patterned paper layers are from the Fall Flower Designer Paper pack.
The vertical piece measures 2 1/2″ x 4″ and is layered on Chocolate chip cardstock. I stamped the Argyle stamp from All in a Row in Chocolate Chip for my Faux Stitching. I added a double photo corner in shimmery white and Linen stamped Blue bayou on the top right and topped it off with five Bashful Blue brads.
My horizontal piece measures 2 1/4″ x 4″ and is layered on Old Olive cardstock. On the top I added a piece of shimmery white scallop, that I made with my corner rounder punch. Blue Bayou double stitched ribbon was wrapped around all layers.
Once I taped both layers on my card base, I added three vintage brads on the bottom right and started on my center image.
Jenn Diercks found a new way to use the All in a Row stamp and I had to try it out right away. I stamped the butterfly from Just Like you in Blue Bayou on Shimmery White cardstock and punched it out with the 1 1/4″ circle punch. That was layered on a 1 3/8″ Old Olive circle. The base is a Shimmery White punchout made with the new scallop circle punch (Thank you Stephanie for letting me borrow it until next week!!!). In each scallop I stamped one little asterix of one of the All in a Row stamps in Soft Sky Classic ink.
Last I outlined the butterfly with my glue pen and added Dazzing Diamond glitter to it.
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OMG! Your creations are so gorgeous! I want to participate in this sketch challenge. Maybe tomorrow! TFS!
Posted by: Malissa (malissa32) | August 11th, 2007 19:21
Hey, whatever works. It may not be square, but it sure looks good. I really like the brads in the photo corner, and of course all of those new colors.
Posted by: Bethany Paull | August 11th, 2007 19:37
Well… it sure doesn’t look like you struggled! It looks great! I love all of the little details and the sparkley butterfly!
Posted by: Julie Campbell | August 11th, 2007 19:58
I knew you would have to try it right away! Isn’t it fun? Now I’m addicted to this set for another reason besides the faux stitching. Tomorrow I’m going to see what other way I can use the All in a Row with the scallops. Not enough time today.
This is a gorgeous card! I love that Fall paper and I have used it a bunch. You are too sweet with your comments.
Hugs,
Jenn
Posted by: Jenn D | August 11th, 2007 20:30
No matter what size it is, it would still be GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Charmaine | August 11th, 2007 20:38
Great card! I always love seeing your creativity!! Amazing!
Thanks Jenn and Beate for the tip on the All in a Row stamp set. Something new to try! Fantastic!
Posted by: Dawn E. | August 11th, 2007 20:54
This is so darling. Love the colors and the added touch to your scalloped circle and the brads in the corner punch.
Posted by: Dottie K | August 11th, 2007 21:37
ooh, so pretty! wow, a new technique with all in a row…i know you’re absolutely thrilled!! it turned out awesome
Posted by: Stephanie | August 11th, 2007 21:39
Just Beautiful as usual Beate!
Posted by: Kristine | August 11th, 2007 21:42
Gorgeous! I will have to try this card sketch.
Posted by: Jamie | August 11th, 2007 23:55
Beautiful card as always…maybe I’ll try to sneak into my stamp room today and make a card with this sketch!! I really love the extra sparkle, and the stamping in the scallops is perfect!!
Posted by: Jana | August 12th, 2007 04:44
It may not be square but one thing is for sure…it’s STUNNING!!!
It is full of so many wonderful ideas. I love the colors and I MUST order some Shimmery White cardstock and the scallop punch. I haven’t ordered ANYTHING from the new catalog yet, isn’t that a shame? My list just keeps growing, lol. TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | August 12th, 2007 10:44
Awesome card, Beate!!! Love the colors and thanks for sharing that little tip!!!
Posted by: Teresa | August 12th, 2007 14:34
Love this! The brads, the colors, the paper–they all work so well together…even if it’s not quite square.
Posted by: Jill | August 13th, 2007 00:10
This is so pretty! I love the papers, scallops, brads, and sparkly butterfly!
Posted by: Rose Ann | August 13th, 2007 10:44