Monday, March 21, 2011

Trying Something New

Okay, I'm pretty excited about this one.  I'll admit it. :)

Today I'll be showing you the card I made for my sister-in-law.
She's such a sweetheart, a gem of a gal and I'm so glad she married my brother (over 6 years ago).  It was her birthday this weekend and I was determined to make her card using her favorite color, green. :)

It came together nicely, and I had fun doing something I hadn't done before:

I'm actually not sure exactly what to call it, since I've heard it a few different ways. lol
Tissue flower? Puffy flower? Fluffy flower? 
I like tissue flower. Sounds a little less made-up. lol!
Ready to see the whole card?

To make the tissue flower, I layered the tissue (for giftwrapping) several layers thick, punched out with my scallop circle punch. Scrunched it up, then poked a brad through to hold it all together. I then attached a faux button (NEW Sweet Buttons Embosslit - Occasions Mini) on top of the brad with glue dot! Fluff up the flower, and you're good to go! :)

That's about all! Easy-peasy...don't know why I waited so long to try! I'll definitely be doing more of these!! :)

Well, what do you think?

The Small Print (All Stampin' Up)
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Early Espresso
Paper/Cardstock: Jolly Holiday DSP, Early Espresso, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Whisper White
Accessories: 5/8" Early Espresso satin ribbon, Scallop circle punch, Decorative Label punch, Word Window punch, Little Leaves sizzlit, Sweet Buttons embosslit, Big Shot, Brad
Other: Tissue paper

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal
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13 comments:

  1. RuthMarch 21, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Love it! Green is my favorite color too! :-)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Such a pretty soft flower. And it doesn't look impossible to mail. TFS

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  3. MaríaMarch 21, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    OH WOW! It is stunning the combination of colors give it such elegant look. Great JOB.

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  4. AlishaMarch 21, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I. Love. That. Card. :) It is so elegant and lovely. Great job!!

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  5. PattiMarch 21, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    My favorite color too. I really like the card, the layout and the flower. Great job.

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  6. MicheyMarch 21, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    I think this flower is BEAUTIFUL! I'm positive that you Sister-in-Law will be head over heels for it cuz, like, I am! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Rose CastilloMarch 21, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    So pretty! I will have to try the tissue paper flower. TFS!

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  8. Dale MorinMarch 21, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Beautiful card. You did a great job on the flower. I like this layout. TFS

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  9. Shari WintersteinMarch 21, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Very nice flower and pretty card. Thanks for blessing my day. :)

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  10. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I think you're very clever! and Happy Birthday to Tessa!
    Aunt Donna

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  11. Holly/Rubber RedneckMarch 22, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I love this awesome! Green is my favorite color too!

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  12. www.AvenueofArt.comMarch 22, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Love it! (I wonder what it would look like with lightly sponged edges...in a soft pink color? I'll have to try it!) TFS -Micki 'Avenue of Art'
    www.AvenueofArt.com

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  13. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    WOW!!! I'll have to remember this. You're so creative.

    Amy S.

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Go ahead...make my day! :)

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