The card size is 6.25” in width by 5” in height. I’m making cards to fit envelopes and use up those odd sizes. The card base is cut to allow the overhang of the flower when fitting in the envelope.
I was inspired by the winter scene in the upper left corner of one of the photos Stephanie has attached to the challenge and also by the large flowers on many of the art work pieces.
What a mix of art Stephanie found for us to play from, LOL, I just couldnÂ’t think of a way to work the human digestive system into my card but it was a fun site with lots of ideas to choose from!
-The flower is a retired Sizzix die cut that comes with one large, one small petal/leaf and the flower center. The creator builds the flower and I re-shaped the round center to fit my more side view flower. Each petal/leaf was hand scored and slightly sculptured for interest and then ink distressed around the edges. My center to emulate the berries is done with flower soft, itÂ’s the only thing I could think of and I think it worked out okay.
-Spellbinder Frameabilities was used for the window frame, minus the embossing. I had a precut panel that was in the shape of four window panes so I punched two more panes and built my window.
-Lovely as a tree was stamped directly on the card front, sponging was done with my hand cut cloud template and glitter added to the ground snow.
-The grid scoring was done with the Scor Pal and I kept it off the scene area.
-After the card was finished I used the Pearl-Ex Spray Shimmer technique to add a glittery shine and the photo sure picked up every little dropÂ…I guess I had the lighting at just the right angle.
-For the inside I attached the Frameabilities left over and stamped with sentiment in the center. Just another way to use it all and not let anything go to waste, I often do this with the top note die too.
Tools Used: Sizzix: Flower Petal and Center, Spellbinder: Frameabilities – Polka Dot Frame, Scor-Pal, metal ball stylus, square punch for panes, cloud template, sponge
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009 GMT Views: 2420
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Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55667
Sat, Dec 12, 2009 @ 4:15 PM
Oh my gosh is this beautiful!!! It looks real. The glitter on the red leaves, and the little bit of red on the green leaves looks fantastic. Great job Roxie!!
Registered: July 17, 2005 Location: Staying inky in eastern Connecticut Posts: 79205
Sat, Dec 12, 2009 @ 4:21 PM
absolutely stunning...that poinsettia makes me want to reach out and touch it to make sure it's not real.....love how you place it in front of the 'window' looking outward......ingenius and beautiful
Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Sat, Dec 12, 2009 @ 4:58 PM
All I can say is WOW! WOW! WOW! this is amazing.. this flower is stunning! Roxie, truely wonderful!
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Registered: December 26, 2007 Location: Posts: 1308
Sun, Dec 13, 2009 @ 3:02 AM
A real eye catcher. I just love this. This one goes right into my fav"s. I even have the die WOW! I can make something without buying sonething else i may or may not use, but (NEEDED). Thanks for sharing. Diana