Saturday, November 9, 2013

Inspired By Stamping November Sneak Peeks - Garden Seed Packets

This is one of two posts today.  For the Moxie Fab Thanks! Blog Hop, click HERE.

Hello there!  It's our last day of sneak peeks for the November release at Inspired By Stamping.  Today, we bring to you Garden Seed Packets.  (links for new items will work beginning on November 10th)

I created an ornament/decoration for a special friend.  She is so dear to me, and our friendship has indeed bloomed over the few years I've known her.


Using a couple of flower images from the stamp set, I created my own patterned paper.  Look how bright that red was before I toned it down!


A wooden heart from the craft store is the base of the project.  I simply traced its shape onto the patterned paper, trimmed and glued onto the heart.


To subdue that red, I used the dry-brushing technique with white paint, then coated it with high-gloss sealer when it was dry.


I glued pleated ribbon behind the heart....looked a bit too plain without it.  There are dots of liquid pearls along the border, too.  The banner and sentiment are from Garden Seed Packets, too.  A Red Flower and some punched greenery (and pearls; always, the pearls) topped it off.  Ta da!


The rest of our team has goodness to share with you:

JoannaIrit - Leah - Shea - Grace - Rebecca - Vicki - Tina - Rose - Calypso   

Stuff To Know Before You Go:  
Save on the November release bundle!  10% discount until Dec 1st. -- Special Shipping prices!  Check Joanna's blog for more info.  -- PRIZE ALERT!! Joanna is giving away prizes every day during the sneak peeks.  Head over to her blog for your chance to win!

Tomorrow we can show you the November release in its entirety.  See you then!

17 comments:

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Wow wow wow!! This is gorgeous! LOVING the heart shape and the pearls!!!!

Benzi said...

Ooh, la, la...this is gorgeous, Colleen. I love how you made that wooden heart so beautiful and you really did tone down that red. Love it bunches!!!

Unknown said...

Oh wow! Whoever that friend is will be thrilled with this stunning heart! I love everything about this!
Hugs
Ellen

Rose said...

over the top awesomeness girl :)

Nazeema Calypso Thompson said...

Absolutely stunning!!! Love this creation!! Beautiful colors!!

Marisa said...

Gorgeous heart!! Love the trim adn the fabulous flower/foliage cluster.

Lisa Elton said...

So romantic Colleen! Your little red bloom just pops off the page!

Shirley said...

How gorgeous and elegant too, Colleen! Beautiful embellishments!

Unknown said...

WOW!! What a gorgeous card. I love the background paper you made. Well done my friend.

Hugs~

Maria said...

Oh, so very pretty! Thank you for walking us through the process of this wonderful creation! Love how you toned it down for softness. Great touch with the flower and pearls, too!

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

Absolutely gorgeous !!!! I love the pleated ribbon! That looks so difficult! I know your friend is going to be so touched!

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, she'll love this very beautiful ornament! Amazing how you transformed the red flowers into that lovely vintage pattern. Inspiring!

Emily Keaton said...

That's so beautiful, Colleen! I love how you toned down the red. I never would have guessed! And you did a super job applying that pretty pleated ribbon around the edge. Gorgeous!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

OH, Col! That homemade patterned paper is GOOOOOOOORGEOUS! I absolutely love the colors of the ink and the images that you picked! LOOOOOOVE that little flower with the greenery! WOWZA! This is amazing:) YOU ROCK!

ps...thanks for leaving so many comments on my blog while I was away for the past..... FOREVER.... ok just week:) You've made my day! You are the BESTEST!! THANK YOU x100000000 <3

ps2.... MISS YOU:) I hope you are doing well <3

Vicki Dutcher said...

Awesome end result!!

lisa808 said...

Gorgeous!

Carol Hurlock said...

This is beautiful Colleen. I am positive your friend is going to love it.
Bear Hugs,
Carol

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