Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Ways to use a border... 2!

Yesterday, I posted a card that I created using a set Flourishes released last January called Lace Edges and then, I pointed you all to the Flourishes Blog for a tutorial. Well, I also promised to at least show the cards I made here too! So.... here goes! Call this the grand finale of how I used the same stamp set -- three ways!

For the second card, I used the border that looks a lot like Battenburg lace. I used Sky Blue Memento Ink and just alternated the direction that I stamped this border...

And this, is what it turned into..

I used some of the new lace trim that Flourishes just got into stock on this card as well along with some white pearls and a sentiment from the new Fanciful Flourishes set.

And, for the last card, I wanted to create a kind of impact panel - not a full background - but bigger than a border as well. A little tip for you, I did use a ruler to draw a pencil line so that I could line my image up to make sure it stamped straight.

And, this below was my card. I have to say that it was greatly influenced by THIS card from Laura Fredrickson. I just loved how she used the Ornamental Elements set as a frame for her flowers. So, I had to give it a try!

I used Prisma Pencils to color up my tulip, added some bling and a sentiment from the new Fanciful Flourishes Set in the corner. Add some black silk ribbon and a large scallop oval and -- voila!

There you have it - between yesterday and today you see one set - and three background/border possibilities!

I'm surprised I'm even on a stamping kick -it's been so absolutely beautiful here in Big Sky Country weather wise - feels like spring! Hope that you are seeing some sunny skies and warm weather too! Thanks for stopping by & I'll see you back here soon!


11 comments:

Sue from Oregon said...

oh.my.goodness.

Yvonne Hagane said...

Oh my goodness, they are both absolutely breathtakingly beautiful!!! LOVE how you used those borders and the colors are stunning...beautiful work!

Ann said...

These lace cards, both posted today and previously, are gorgeous!

samara said...

oooooh yummy delicious!

Anonymous said...

Ooohhhh la la! Borders and lace in inky beauty brilliantly backgound this gorgeous paper creation.

Jan Castle said...

Wonderful! Really like the red and black card!!!
Jan

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous Julie!! The lace borders are so fabulous used like this!!
smiles,Deena

Janine said...

Just gorgeous Julie!!

Cherie said...

Julie, Your cards are so stunning! Thanks for sharing your wonderful creativity with us!

dpkennedy said...

These lace cards are to die for! I love every single one!

Merry said...

This is so elegant.