Have you ever gotten a gift for someone and just couldn't wait for them to open it? That's how I feel every month when I get my Papertrey Ink Stamps and create my DT samples...and now that the PTI team has added Cardstock, Ink, Ribbon and Pattern paper... I usually feel like I'm going to burst from the excitement waiting to share! This is why I'm SO excited to share a sneak peek with you today!
I thought it would be fun to share with you how easy and pretty it is to stamp on Paper trey's Topnotch Twill!
I usually create by starting with a focal image... then let that determine what embellishments I use. I wanted to create a Wedding day style card (that can be used for any type of love occasion.) using Alli Miles awesome new wedding set! I'm really loving her sets! I wanted to keep this card simple but give it an elegant flare... something I could create in a snap. I started with this fun little frame image that I was able to perfectly line up on my grid acrylic block. I then stamped 4 images side by side making sure they were evenly placed in the middle of the white cardstock strip. I trimmed the strip to meet the width of the card. You will notice that I didn't take the image off the sides. I wanted to add the the framed feel...and you will see how that turned out in the final photo.
I love how perfectly square this image is... It was beyond easy to square it in the middle of the grid on the dot in the center.... then fill in the frame with this crest image...not sure if that's what it is... but that's what I'm callin' it! :) It's always a fun experiment to see what images can fit together...and now that I'm designing my own stamps it makes me wonder if its planned or sheer chance. I know that I have planned some... but some seem to fit together by chance....after the fact. Oooops... sorry... back to the card at hand!
I wanted to add an additional elegant element by stamping the lovely petite flourish images on the Sweet Blush Twill using Berry Sorbet ink. This is a snap because I placed the images side by side and stamped both at once! total time saver.
I layered the finished white strip and the stamped twill onto a strip of Berry Sorbet cardstock, then trimmed the twill to size. this allowed the twill to keep straight while I trimmed it. I added brads to the panel next. I'm not a huge gold person... but brushed gold is extremely hot for weddings right now.
Here is the finished card!(click on it to see a larger view) I used the "Love" and "Forever and always" sentiments from Alli's wedding set and added stickles in the center square of each image on the panel to give it a simple glistening jewel effect. The focal panel is mounted with thin foam mount tape to add dimension. I LOVE what the stamped twill does for this card. It's elegance is the perfect touch to make this card feel refined to me!
Supplies
- Stamps- Wedding Day (Papertrey Ink)
- Ink- Spring Moss, Berry Sorbet, Sweet Blush (Papertrey Ink)
- Cardstock- Stampers Select White, Spring Moss, Berry Sorbet (Papertrey Ink)
- Accessories- Sweet Blush Topnotch Twill (Papertrey Ink), Stardust Stickles (Ranger Ink), Brads (Creative Impressions)
Beautiful card! I love it! The colors are very fresh and yet so elegant. Great job!
Posted by: Katie | March 11, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Lisa, this is SO elegant and fresh--great job!
Posted by: Debbie | March 11, 2008 at 10:48 PM
This is beautiful!!! How simple yet elegant!!
Posted by: Kathy | March 12, 2008 at 07:06 AM
Leese, this is gorgeous!
Posted by: Joy Kennedy (JoyOfStamping) | March 12, 2008 at 07:19 AM
love your card - especially the twill! :)
Posted by: Heather Nichols | March 12, 2008 at 07:52 AM
Oh the stamped flourish on the twill is just gorgeous!! I have to try that! Love the color combo on this too-great minds think alike :D
Posted by: Lauren (mytime) | March 12, 2008 at 08:08 AM
Well, if this didn't turn out SPECTACULARLY! It is just gorgeous, Lisa!
Posted by: Jenn Ellefson | March 12, 2008 at 08:53 AM
This is fabulous Lisa!! Well done!
Posted by: AmyR | March 12, 2008 at 08:55 AM
This is beautiful, Lisa!
Posted by: Emily | March 12, 2008 at 09:41 AM
Love this Lisa, that stamped twill is beautiful!
Posted by: Geny | March 12, 2008 at 09:51 AM
So pretty, Lisa! I love how the Spring Moss looks with these two new colors!
Posted by: Taylor | March 12, 2008 at 10:23 AM
My favorite thing...stamping on ribbon. Just absolutely stunning.
Posted by: Becky | March 12, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Beautiful and elegant card. Just wonderful
Posted by: Alice | March 12, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Truly a classic design! The stamped twill is so striking and really adds a pop to the card. Thanks for your great instructions.
Posted by: Granna on the Go | March 12, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Lisa, this card is stunning. It literally took my breath away when I had finally scrolled down to the finished card! Wow!!!!
Posted by: Donelda | March 12, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Absolutely gorgeous card! Thank you for showing us how easy it is to stamp on the twill ribbon. I am loving the new colors and love to see how well they coordinate with last month's colors. Great job!
Posted by: Anya | March 12, 2008 at 01:16 PM
I love the look of this!! Beautifully done:)
Posted by: Dawn | March 12, 2008 at 01:54 PM
What a beautiful card! The stamped twill is just gorgeous! Love how fresh looking the card is~
Posted by: Debby | March 12, 2008 at 07:09 PM
Leese, this is TOTALLY gorgeous!!!
HB
Posted by: hb | March 12, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Classy!!! Love, Love the colors!
Posted by: Kirsten | March 12, 2008 at 09:05 PM
Very pretty. Love those flourishes. So excited about the new PTI!
Posted by: CherylQuilts | March 13, 2008 at 05:18 AM
This is so pretty. I love the new colors!
Posted by: Michelle | March 13, 2008 at 07:44 AM
very pretty!
Posted by: Jessica | March 13, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Beautiful. So elegant!
Posted by: Joanne B. | March 13, 2008 at 01:55 PM
Absolutely Stunning!!
Great design..
Beautiful colors!
Posted by: Dee | March 13, 2008 at 08:27 PM
Beautiful, just beautiful! Can't wait to see the new colors in person. TFS
Posted by: Charlene | March 14, 2008 at 04:03 AM
So simply elegant! Love that clean look & feel! TFS! - Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | March 14, 2008 at 09:29 AM
This is stunning! I love it! TFS and have a great day! :)
Posted by: Jennifer Buck | March 17, 2008 at 07:40 AM
This is a beautiful classic card - lovely!
Posted by: Ann C. | March 19, 2008 at 07:13 AM
So very pretty! I have just ordered my first set of PTI stamps - I am sooooo excited for them to arrive. I want to see how others use their products - I am so inspired by the results of so many talented people just like you! Please keep on inspiring us!
Posted by: Beverlee | May 19, 2008 at 04:08 AM