One thing I enjoyed while creating Flower Garden and Flower Garden Sentimentswas being able to coordinate these versatile stamp sets with some of my favorite punches.
I coordinated both sets with a variety of punches. Now, I have to add the disclaimer that I don't have all of the punches out there... but I have almost every Marvy punch, most SU and a few other brands. I have included what I could reasonably coordinate on the tip sheet for this set! (the tip sheet will show up when the sets go on sale June 15 th midnight EST!)
One of my favorite images in Flower Garden Sentimentsis a circular image designed to fit in the center of the Super Jumbo Clever Lever (Blue) flower punch by Marvy (See this Marvy punch size/color chart for detailed information). Also, it just so happens to fit into the center of many of the images from Boxes, Bags and Tags as well! Wait, I'm not done..heehee... you will see that I use it as the center of the flower with a scalloped circle too! (yellow Extra Jumbo scalloped punch, Marvy)
Insiders news: Papertrey Ink will soon be carrying ALL of the sizes of the Marvy Uchida Clever Lever Flower Punch! Watch for the availability at Papertrey Ink or Nichole's Blog !
Now... onto the goodies! A few weeks ago I had this entire project pop into my head... which was SO cool to me since I usually just start creating before something great comes to me.
Here is a peek at it before we begin!
This project starts out with a Terra Cotta Pot and two paint colors. I painted one coat, let dry then added a second.
TIP: Keep your foam brushes in plastic wrap between coats to keep your brushes moist.
The next step is to punch out the largest of the Clever Lever Flowers (Pink Giga) from my Kraft Cardstock.
I stamped white dots onto the flower then used my craft knife to create two slits. I then used my bone folder to score in the center of the slits. This makes it easier for the section to pop out for use.
This is how the flower should look from the back.
Next you will need to paint the Kabob stick. I chose to use this Marvy Acrylic paint marker for the job. It worked nicely. It gave smooth coverage without looking stark white... which is what I was looking for from one coat. my regular white paint would have looked more streaked with just one coat. I wanted some of the undertone to show for a more natural feel.
Next, simply slide the stick through the flower and secure it with Zip Dry paper glue. (I was over ambitions an went right in after painting... a one minute wait would have saved me the smears.) At this point you can cover the back with another flower if you wish... I decided not to since this will back to a wall at all times to see their pretty faces.
Next I stamped the circle tag image then stamped the circle bunch image, followed by the favorite sentiment. I then punched it all out with the smallest of the Clever Lever scalloped circle punches (Yellow Extra Jumbo). Foam mount tape was then used to secure it to the flower center. (You will see some other examples of the use of this Bunch stamp at the end of this post... Don't miss it!) I used a Styrofoam ball that had been sliced in half for my support inside the pot. I then trimmed off a small section of a few of the sticks to make it so I could vary the height! Next I added some Zip dry around all the stems and added the Spanish moss on top to cover the Styrofoam.
Here is the finished project! This would be the perfect gift to any parent as well as Grandparents. Also for a class gift to a beloved Teacher. I also like making General sentiment cards with the "from your favorite bunch" combination. As in.... Happy Birthday or Thank you! You will see a few magazines come out with those combinations in a few months! ;)
Now, as promised... a few more examples of this stamp with the Thanks a coordinating stamp! One with a different frame from Boxes, Bags & Tags and one with the image simply stamped and punched as originally designed!
Doesn't this stamp look elegant in this frame! You may also want to note that I used the solid impression of the flower from the first day with a little color pop using the 5 dot image directions from that same post! Papertrey's new Cream really adds to the elegance of the card!
Lastly, the stamp simply in the middle, completing it's design function! I was inspired by Nichole's Teacher card from the blog hop for this one.
I hope you have enjoyed today's projects! I can't tell you how excited I am to see what you make with it! I will be posting a Flower Garden Challenge about a week or so after the release!!! I hope you will play!
Make sure to check out Nichole's Blog to see the incredible ensemble she created with Flower Garden and Flower Garden Sentiments!
Thanks for coming by... see you tomorrow ...I have something HOT, HOT, HOT to share! :)
Lisa
All supplies by Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted
My Favorite Bunch Family Centerpiece
- Stamps- Flower Garden, Flower Garden Sentiments, Boxes Bags & Tags, Polka Dot Basics.
- Cardstock- Stampers Select White, Kraft
- Ink- White pigment (SU), Spring Moss, Burnt Umber
- Ribbon- Spring Moss Saddle Stitch
- Punches- Mega Flower, Giga Flower, Extra Jumbo Scalloped circle, Super Jumbo Scalloped Circle (Marvy Uchida available at Papertrey Ink)
- Other - Terracotta pot, Styrofoam Ball, Zip Dry, Spanish Moss, White and Green Paint, Kabob sticks. (all found at Michaels)
Elegant Thanks A Bunch card
- Stamps- Flower Garden and Flower Garden Sentiment, Boxes, Bags & Tags
- Cardstock- Sweet Berry, Cream
- Ink- Black Noir, Sweet Berry
- Punches- Super Jumbo Circle, Extra Jumbo Scalloped Circle by Marvy
- Other- Stardust Stickles (Ranger Ink)
Simple Thanks A Bunch Card
- Stamps- Flower Garden, Flower Garden Sentiments, Polka Dot Basics
- Cardstock- Cream, Kraft
- Ink- Spring Moss, Burnt Umber. White Pigment (SU)
- Other- Bone folder (SU), Cream Silk Ribbon (creative Impressions)