I am posting very (very) late in the week, and I can tell you, there is much inspiration to be had by both the DT and participants in The Shabby Tea Room challenge this week. We were to use this photo as a sketch/inspiration. There are so many beautiful projects that have been made as a result. Check them out at http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com. I've had a hard time finding time to get my card done this week, and I've been frettin' and fussin' over it just a bit. I wanted to stick with the "tea" theme and had only ONE very OLD stamp that was appropriate...my chunky little tea cup from DOTS (told you it was OLD!). I could picture the cup as a little vase with some pretty little blossoms spilling out. I also wanted to try making the flowers out of my vintage seem binding, but I hated the thought of making flowers, only to find I didn't like the look of the whole thing, and the binding...the TREASURED (and, in my case, very LIMITED) seam binding would be wasted!! Yikes!!
I finally took the plunge and began assembling the flowers. I really liked the look of them, and they only take 3 1/2" to 5" (max.) of binding each (and, they're pretty quick!) Here's a close up...
I punched out a few other tiny little daisies (Fiskars) and added some pearls. I used a Sizzix die for the leaves. (What a pretty little stem that is!) I embossed the tea cup and distressed it, and arranged all the little blossoms and leaves. I also cut out the large circular die cut from Spellbinders Lattice pendant, and cut off the bottom edge to resemble a doillie/table top. Finished the whole thing off with a little trim, stitching, a glittered "Hello" at the top, and a little binding bow in the corner. Overall, I'm pleased...the binding blossoms weren't a waste after all!!
Thanks so much for visiting me on this fine Sunday! Hope you're enjoying your day!
Geri
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Supplies:
Cardstock: Vintage Creme, Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Spring Moss (Papertrey Ink)
Paper: Paper Studio, My Minds Eye
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Summer Sunrise, Hibiscus Burst, Fresh Snow, Vintage Olive (Papertrey Ink)
Dies/Punches: Spellbinders Lattice Pendant die, Fiskars Daisy, Cuttlebug Olivia font, Sizzix Branch with Leaves
Other: MemrieMare (Etsy) seam binding, Studio His&Hers pearls, Papertrey Ink button (SB), DOTS Tea Cup stamp, JoAnn Fabrics trim, Personal Stamp Exchange gold embossing powder
I'd say your 'fretting' paid off! Your card is beautiful! I love the flowers arranged in the teacup. And the lace down either side is perfect!
ReplyDeleteGeri ... how do you do it week after week? This is simply {stunning}! Please, oh please, share with me how you made those scrumptious seam binding flowers -- I 'have to' make some a/s/a/p!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your lovely talents with us all in the Tea Room again this week. I so look forward to your weekly submissions - so glad to have you as a 'regular'!!!!!!!
So lovely! I love the cup full of flowers...very cute idea. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, those flowers are gorgeous! Love your take on the sketch this week. Thanks for playing along with us at the Tea Room.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you have the time to tell us how to make the seam binding flowers. They are wonderful! Thanks in advance for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love those flowers! Thanks for playing along with us at The Shabby Tea Room!:)
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful card............
ReplyDeleteEverything about this card knocks me out ! That lace is delicious, and so are the flowers, but the over all picture you have created is one of a kind.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely darling! I love the shabby seam binding flowers - how clever of you! Congratulations - well deserved! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome piece of artwork! Congrats on your number one spot this week. I too would like to know how you made those flowers. I tried to make some fabric flowers this week with less than stellar (much less) results. Yours are wonderful!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is truly beautiful and congrats on winning the TSTR#6 challenge. WTG!
ReplyDeleteHow Gorgeous, Geri!!! Congrats on the win! Just a gorgeous card! The flowers look "alive."
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your winner status for TSTR! I knew this was a winner when I saw it! Gorgeous. Please share how you made those seam binding flowers.
ReplyDeleteHello Geri - I just finished watching your two new video's and I can't wait to try the seam binding rose! Your tutorial is soooo wonderful. I have another method of making ribbon roses but yours is by far easier with much less stitching. I hope I am successful as you are in creating such beautiful blooms. Thanks so much for sharing your talents and congratulations on your award!
ReplyDeleteWow, your card is stunning. I can't wait to try some of your flowers myself. Where do you find vintage seam ribbon???
ReplyDeleteWow, your card is stunning! I can't wait to try come of your flowers myself. Where do you find vintage seam ribbon???
Hi Geri! Your card is so beautiful. You deserved to win last weeks challenge. Thank you so much for doing the tutorials on the flowers. I watched them both and they were very helpful. Looking forward to seeing more of your creations. TFS!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your win. Just checking in at TSTR this week. I took a minute to view your tutorial on the flowers and it was so helpful. Thank you for inspiring and sharing.
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