Thursday, July 15, 2010

Flower Card

This pocket card is a past favorite card style - bring it back!!!! NOW fill it with flowers. I love how this turned out. Simple layering of the flower shapes makes this easy to make. Leave the flowers flat or they can be shaped with a bone folder. Flip up the pocket for an additional area to leave a message. Card size is 5-1/2" x 4-1/4".

With note card removed: message to be stamped later.

Card front template:

Note Card measurements:

Cut pieces:
(1) 5-1/2" x 8-1/4" Rose Red CS, score as shown in above template
(1) 4" x 5-1/4" Rose Red DSP
(3) sets of flowers in Whisper White CS
(1) 3-3/4" x 3-3/4" note card in Whisper White CS (not shown in photo)
(5) leaves in a mixture of sizes for variety (not shown in photo)
(3) 3/3" Punched circles in Rose Red CS for flower centers. (not shown in photo)

Using a sponge dauber and Rose Red ink, ink the centers of each flower.
Assembly: follow the green arrows
Use the wide oval punch as well as the large oval punch for punch out the leaves. Fold them in half, then put them through the crimper.
Here are the finished flowers and leaves:
Using the Big Shot, position the 4-1/2" x 5-1/4" paper into the Vintage Wallpaper in the folder for this great impression

Attach the Rose Red DSP 1/8" away from the edge, then fold the Rose Red DSP back (underneath). You may not wish to attach the DSP while the paper is flat. The fold lines will cause the paper to "buckle". Insert the white note card. Using the back of the card, cut off the excess. Your card should now look like this:

Supplies:
  • Stamps: none
  • CS: Rose Red, Whisper White, Old Olive, Rose Red DSP (retired)
  • Ink: Rose Red
  • Accys: SU Exclusive Vintage Wallpaper Impression Folder, SU Exclusive Big Shot Blossom Party Die, Large Oval Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Sponging Daubers, Dimensionals, Crimper.

Thank you for stopping by today.....................

25 comments:

Christa said...

Wow, that's gorgeous!! I especially love the flowers and how you layered them!

Kathy Yip said...

Patti, I absolutely love, love this! Thanks for sharing.

Whimcees said...

Hi Patti!

I love the card and the flowers are beautiful! I love how you made them and thank you for the tutorial!

Wishing you a happy day!

Hugs,

Barbara Diane

- - Sheryl - - said...

love it - going to try it and link back to you TY

Esther Asbury said...

I love following your blog -- so many creative ideas! What a beautiful pocket card -- love it!

eva said...

How do I like it

Jen Mitchell said...

This is just stunning.

cricaholic said...

WOW!! Its absolutely GORGEOUS!! TFS!

Smiles, Laurie said...

Another sensational card idea!Beautiful!

Karli said...

I learned how to make this card at a class, but your finished version is 100 times lovelier :) beautiful job!

Maria Williams :) said...

LOVE This!!!!

Anonymous said...

I loved it. Great job. TFS

Anonymous said...

marvelous, amazing, absolutely beautiful

Diana Ball said...

okay, now I HAVE to use that Die...it has been sitting out on my table for two days...thanks for the inspiration as ALWAYS. Di

Kimberly S. said...

Oh my goodness...this is GORGEOUS!!! I have to get that die! I've been wanting it for awhile, but now...GOTTA HAVE IT!!! :o)

Helen said...

Hi Patti,
Love this unique fold card. I am going to try it. The flowers are soooo pretty!

Liam said...

These flowers are super gorgeous. The photo makes them look so real. I love the embossing too. Just fantastic. Another fantastic project to do.

Liam

leslie said...

Oh, great. Now I NEED this blossom die. Sigh ....

Renkata said...

wow that is so pretty card Patti. Great tutorial too.

Renee Ondrajka said...

Thanks for the great tutorial. I made one and posted it on my blog here:

http://stampinwithrenee.blogspot.com/2010/07/cherry-cobbler-please.html

Giving you full credit of course. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Renee

eunice said...

Pretty!!! Folding reminds me of origami! You did an awesome job with these flowers, Patti. Never thought I needed these punches...now I'm beginning to change my mind!

Dr Sonia S V said...

This is so creative . Have pinned it here:Card tutorials

patricia p said...

What a beautiful card!!!

Eileen Fields said...

So Spectacular!

Jennifer Hovermale said...

I love this card and all of your cards!! I have bookmarked your site to visit it many more times for ideas. This card I am making now for my aunt and uncle's anniversary. This is the perfect card for that!! Thank you for including the tutorial!!