Tuesday, June 2, 2009

vintage birthday and flower tutorial

I created this card for the last Papertrey Ink release, but I haven't shared it yet because I wanted to type up a quick tutorial with how to create the flower embellishments.  They are really simple to create, but I will get to that in a minute.


For my card, I wanted to create a vintage inspired card.  The Green Tea Leaves patterned paper is one of my favorite patterned paper lines from Papertrey Ink.  I love how it can be modern and also easily vintage with just a little distressing.  I cut my patterned pieces to fit my card.  Then, I sponged dark chocolate ink along the edges and lightly sponged the top of the patterned paper.  I made it darker in some spots than others.  I think this helped it look like old, dirty wallpaper or fabric.  Then, I distressed the edges with an edge distressor.  I stitched my patterned papers and twill (which I had also dirtied up by sponging it with dark chocolate ink) directly to my card base and stamped my sentiment in the lower corner with true black ink.  Last, I created my flower embellishments.



Here's a close up of my custom flowers.  I love the look of text printed papers and embellishments!  I attached my flower embellishments to my card using foam adhesive.  I thought I would share a quick tutorial so you can easily create your own text style flowers.  They are so easy to create and I love how they look!

Flower Tutorial



All the supplies are pictured here except the dark chocolate ink and sponge.  Start by stamping a sheet of vintage cream cardstock with the Background Basics: Text Style stamp set and dark chocolate ink.  (I used part of my stamped paper on this card.)  You can click on any of the photos to see a larger version.



Use a flower punch to cut your text patterned flower.  (I used the Marvy Extra Jumbo flower punch.)



Use a 3/4" circle punch to punch a pure poppy circle.



Sponge the edges of the flower with dark chocolate ink.



To help the sponged ink look more gradual, I lightly sponge the entire flower with dark chocolate ink.  Remember to dab your sponge on scrap paper first to get rid of some of the ink.  You can always add more ink, but you can't take it away.



Sponge the edge of the pure poppy circle with dark chocolate ink.



Layer your flower, pure poppy circle, and aqua mist button and punch holes through the button holes with a paper piercer.  This will make it easy to stitch the layers together with embroidery floss.



Stitch the layers together and tie a knot in the embroidery floss on the back of the flower to hold it all together.



And here is your completed, custom flower embellishment.  They are so easy to create and definitely cheaper than buying a similar product at a scrapbook store.  We all know times are tight right now for many people (my family included) so it's always great to have another way to use your stamps to save a little money.  I attach them to my card with foam adhesive for extra dimension.

Hope you enjoyed this little tutorial.  Have a great day!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Background Basics: Text Style, Damask Designs (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: vintage cream, kraft, pure poppy (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Green Tea Leaves (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: dark chocolate, true black (Papertrey Ink)
Accents: aqua mist vintage buttons (Papertrey Ink), twill
Tools: sewing machine, edge distressor, sponge, extra jumbo flower punch (Marvy Uchida)

31 comments:

Elizabeth S. said...

Nikki, I love your card and the way you did your flowers. Thanks for the tutorial!

Debbie Olson said...

Niki, this is fabulous! I love the colors, the textures, and the layout. I was just thinking about these papers last night--need to pull them out and give them some lovin'. You've inspired me!

Lori McAree said...

Hugs Niki, our house too!!! Love the flower idea, thanks so much for sharing!! Your card is beautiful!! I need to get some of the paper!!!

BethieJ said...

Niki your flowers are FANTASTIC.. and the card is LOVELY!!!
THANKS for stopping by my blog.. Your so sweet to take time to comment there!
I agree need a few more hours in the day to get it all done!
have a GREAT day!!!
p.s. I tried those crochet flowers.. um lets say for the moment I am sticking to PAPER flowers.. hoping my mom can help me more with the crocheted ones!

Kelly Jo said...

this is absolutely beautiful, and pretty simple!

C Burke said...

I really do like the vintage look! Thanks for sharing your technique on sponging.

Tracey said...

A gorgeous card Niki! Love it!

karen q said...

Thanks so much for the great tutorial. The flowers are very cute. That patterned paper is my favorite too.

Katy said...

Niki,
Love the flowers! Great idea,thanks for sharing.

Lacey Stephens said...

Oh, Niki!! I just LOVE this card!! I love the distressing...so perfect and vintage! And those embellishments are awesome!! I may have to case this card ;-)
~Lacey

Bev J. (Maxell on SCS) said...

Gorgeous card. Love the dp you used and the text punched flowers. tfs

Heather P. said...

What a beautiful card! I have the hardest time using the Tea Leaves paper, but you make it look so easy! :)

Laurie Schmidlin said...

Niki, this is FANTASTIC!! The colors are soooo yummy, and I adore your flowers!! I love it!

Ann said...

Niki, this is so beautifully vintage!

Kelley said...

I love this card! I didn't have that 'must have feeling' about that patterned paper but after seeing your card... I am adding it to my must have list! Great flowers! I just got the text set and I LOVE IT!!

moni said...

Waw fab card, and thanks for the tutorial! Hugs, Moni

Judi Merryman said...

Thanks so much for this tutorial! I have the Tea Leaves DP from PTI, but I have had a hard time getting them out of the stack and onto my cards - your tutorial (and your technique for sponging your distressing ink on the edges) is PERFECT! I can't wait to get creating!!! Thanks for sharing!

snarflemarfle said...

Beautiful! I love those little flowers and the Text background is perfect!

Amy Sheffer said...

Beautiful, Niki! Love the distressing and your awesome flower embellishments. TFS your tutorial!

Jeannie said...

Thank you for doing this and making it so easy!!! You rock!

Deanna said...

Wow gorgeous Niki!

Crissy said...

This is gorgeous, and your tutorial is excellent! Thanks for doing this up for us to learn from! I SO love that vintage look card!!!

Mary said...

The vintage look adds another beautiful look to you repertoire. Wonderful!

Sharon Harnist said...

LOVE all the vintage goodness of this card, Niki! This paper is one of my favs, too!

Silke Ledlow said...

G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!!! Oh I love this vintage look!!!! Fab card and thank you for the tutorial I'm gonna have to get inky too :)!!! Hugs ~S~

Kellie B said...

Thanks for the tutorial! This card is beautiful! I really appreciate the time you took to teach us about the flowers. You are very talented!!!

Carolina Buchting said...

What a beautiful card and such a great tutorial!!!

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