This card uses scalloped strips as the grass in an outdoor scene. I started with an Aqua Mist panel and layered two scalloped strips at an angle along the bottom of the panel. The strips were stamped with polka dots from the Polka Dot Basics set using ink that matches the cardstock for a subtle look. This simple detail adds a lot of interest to the design.
I stamped one of the hot air balloon images from Up, Up, & Away on a matching die cut. I found that Vivid’s Straw ink is a nice match to PTI’s Harvest Gold. After adding a pair of white felt clouds to the panel (and somehow losing the smaller cloud die—I will be spending some time searching for it over the weekend . . .), I used foam tape to set the balloon in place. The set’s “thank you” sentiment is stamped in brown ink on a double-ended banner die cut. I did a little faux stitching at the end to “attach” the panel to the card. The scene is set on a kraft panel, then layered on a piece of Dotty Biscotti patterned paper and a Harvest Gold card base.
Materials Used:
Up, Up, & Away and Polka Dot Basics stamp sets, Simply Chartreuse and Dark Chocolate inks, Simply Chartreuse, Aqua Mist, Harvest Gold, Kraft, and white cardstock, Dotty Biscotti patterned paper, medium scallop, cloud, hot air balloon, and double-ended banner dies (Papertrey Ink); Vivid Straw ink (Clearsnap); white felt, foam tape
This little tag was actually my first idea for the blog hop. Here, I used several layered scalloped strips as water. I cut them from Hawaiian Shores cardstock with the medium scallop die and attached them to the bottom of the Aqua Mist Tag Sale #3 die cut so that they were offset.
I stamped the fish image from the Pond Life set in Orange Zest ink on a matching cardstock scrap, then covered it with clear embossing powder and heat embossed it. I cut it out and added a blue crystal for its eye before attaching it to the tag with foam tape. The “birthday fishes” sentiment is stamped on an orange double-ended banner die cut and anchored to the bottom of the tag with a button tied with a little baker’s twine. I threaded some ribbon through the tag’s hole and secured it with another button to finish it off.
Materials Used:
Pond Life and Pond Life Sentiments stamp sets, Orange Zest ink, Aqua Mist, Orange Zest, and Hawaiian Shores cardstock, Orange Zest grosgrain ribbon, medium scallop, Tag Sale #3 and double-ended banner dies, Orange Zest buttons (Papertrey Ink); Tuxedo Black ink (Memento); clear embossing powder (Stampin’ Up!); baker’s twine (The Twinery); blue crystal (Imaginisce); foam tape
Lori,
ReplyDeleteYou have wowed me with your card. I love the colors, the design, everything! Very nice job.
These are both super cute! I love how you've used the scallops as either land or water on them!! Great job! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeletepure awesomeness. Love these projects.
ReplyDeleteso pretty, lori!
ReplyDeleteBoth the projects are ab fab. I loved the tag and loved the card as well. You have built the scene so well. Really neat.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are super cute!! Love the scalloped trees and the water too!! Love the colors on the tag and the fun way you mixed all the elements!
ReplyDeleteBoth projects are beautiful- I'm really loving that happy little fish tag- great use of scallops!
ReplyDeleteOh these are both great, love the extra detail the scallops give the cards.
ReplyDeleteThese are both super cute! I love that fish tag and now feel the need to pull out that stamp set...it's been getting a little dusty!! Great job on the challenge.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute projects! Love the tag and that cute little fishie. :)
ReplyDeleteBoth are very cute. Scallops for the land is a great idea. I would like to use it some time. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteTOTALLY cute! Love the scalloped grass and the tag is adorable!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove the tag! The card is great with the "grass". Great idea!
ReplyDeleteBoth your card and tag are AWESOME!!! Love!!!
ReplyDeleteThat card is gorgeous, and the tag is killing me! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeletePure cuteness! I love both!
ReplyDeleteoh they are both so cute! the aqua mist look so different paired with the different color schemes. great work!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on both of them. Love how you used the scallops for grass and water. Very clever.
ReplyDeletevery creative, love them both!
ReplyDeleteSuch clever uses of scallops!! I love both projects!!
ReplyDeleteThe card and the tag are so pretty I love the colors and the simplicity! grat job!
ReplyDeleteThe card and the tag are so pretty I love the colors and the simplicity! grat job!
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous creations! Love the polka dots on the first one, and the tag is just the cutest!
ReplyDeleteWhoa! These are beyond cute!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is just SO sweet! I love it :) It looks like a picture perfect scene out a window. Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I love how fresh and bright the card is.
ReplyDeleteNice work! Love the tag!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! Love the scalloped hills!
ReplyDeleteLori...these are divine!! I love the scalloped hills over which the air balloon is floating!! So fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAnd the tag is great too. Love the colours.
(I'll be saving this email post too when I get to work on Monday morning and find it in my inbox.) xxx
These are fabulous, Lori. Love your grass and waves!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!! I love your use of scallops!! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteAwesome projects!!! So so cute!
ReplyDeleteHi Lori,
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty!!! I especially love the fishy tag, perfect! Fun!
Hugs, Wendy
Very nice work. Congratulations
ReplyDeleteI love the both! Great job with the challenge!
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