I am constantly amazed at the talent of other stampers. I see so many great techniques, layouts, and designs that I want to try someday. Well, I decided that "someday" was today.
The inspiration for this card came from several different places. First, the layout came from this card by Laurie. I have never made a square card before and wanted to give it a try. My card base is 5 1/4" so it will fit in Stampin' Up!'s medium square envelopes. With her great layout, this card came together quickly.
I have also seen some wonderful cards using the Dahlia fold. I used my coluzzle to cut out a 2 7/8" black circle to layer the flower petals on. The fold was really easy to do and it made a beautiful flower.
I had one more technique that I wanted to try and work into this card. At my last downline group meeting, I was the lucky recipient of one of these swap cards from Mary. The photo does not do the card justice. The texture from the linen stamp is gorgeous and it's so difficult to capture in a photo. Of course I had to try that too.
I took the Purely Pomegranate layer that the flower is on and sponged the edges with Purely Pomegranate ink. Then I stamped it with the Linen stamp in versamark ink and embossed it with clear embossing powder.
I think it all came together nicely and I was able to cross a few things off my "to-do" list.
Stamps: Linen
Paper: Basic Black, Purely Pomegranate, Holiday Harmony Designer Series Paper
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: 1 3/8" Circle punch, Clear Embossing Powder, Black Grosgrain, Rhinestone Brad
This is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing the links on how it was made.
Posted by: sandie c | November 09, 2007 at 02:57 PM
This is beautiful!!!
Posted by: Christi | November 09, 2007 at 04:40 PM
Dannie, this card is stunning! Your layout is perfect for the Dahlia folding! -Mary B.
Posted by: Mary Brautigam | November 11, 2007 at 10:24 PM
Dannie, I love the dahlia fold. Your card here is so inspiring! I've made one, and I'm on my way upstairs to make another!! Thanks for the easy to follow tutorial!
Posted by: Ruthie | November 12, 2007 at 07:20 AM
Beautiful Card
Posted by: JazzyH - Amy | November 13, 2007 at 05:11 AM
How beautiful! Love all your projects.
Adding you to my SBS list!
Posted by: Rosella | November 13, 2007 at 09:56 AM
That is gorgeous! Terrific layout and the color balance is perfect.
Posted by: Phyllis Strickland | November 14, 2007 at 11:01 AM
just fabulous! thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: AJ | January 28, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Fantastic card. Great colors. Am anxious to try making the dahlia fold myself.
Posted by: penny hull | February 01, 2008 at 02:59 PM
This is GORGEOUS! I wish I would have seen this sooner, as I could have sold a TON of that paper! Well, I still have my unused pack. Now, I can just make them for fun! (Oooh, maybe even send some out. What a concept!) Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jenn Brown | March 07, 2008 at 09:01 PM
Thanks for the inspiration! I made one of these Dahlia fold flowers with the SU scallop circle and it is really beautiful (a wee bit more work folding the scalloped edges).
Your blog is amazing!
Jackie
Posted by: Jackie H | November 20, 2008 at 09:46 PM
This is a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing it.
Linda D.
Posted by: Linda D. | May 15, 2009 at 01:53 PM
Looks so innovative this is a quite collection. Good work!
zaijan
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