Tattered Florals

Even though I have created, built and run a successful rubber art stamp store, Stamp of Excellence, Inc. for 20 amazing years, sometimes perfect art just doesn't need a stamped image. Can't believe I just typed that for the entire world to read! But, the proof is in the pictures.

Take a look.

There is just no need for words on the outside of this bright greeting. Now, on the inside, that is another matter all together! This beauty screams for a bright pink sentiment stamped inside.

This Sizzix Tattered Florals THS656640 by Tim Holtz®, is one of my favorites to use in card making, tags art and books. What I love about Tim's die cut is that the petals are just like God grows them, uneven and well, tattered. Because it is a steel rule die cut it will not only cut paper but is also great on heaver products like the rubbery white shelf liner I used for the largest base flower.

One of my "good idea" tricks on this type card is; decide where your ribbon will rest, at that spot, make a slit the width of the ribbon on the fold line at the top of your card. Now, just thread your ribbon through your slit and tie a perfect knot in the center of the card. This way you don't need any glue or tape to hold your beautiful ribbon in place ~ there is no way it can fall off! I love this trick. Another suggestion is when die cutting flourishes, leaves, words, etc., use a card stock with a subtle pattern. It softens the look. For this Vine with Leaves die cut from Sizzix I used mistletoe card stock. Who knows, maybe this card comes with a kiss or two as well.

Here is a second take on the same Floral die cut. Looks like a completely different flower doesn't it? Did I mention that I love this die cut? It is so extremely versatile. To get the look above I cut each flowers from both the dotted card stock as well as some off white tissue. Smudged the edges a bit with black ink and carried off the color pattern with the glossy black brad to hold it all together. When it was time to teach this class I didn't have enough of the off white tissue, so, I die cut an old dress pattern that I picked up at a second hand store. Almost the same exact color. And, it only cost 29¢ for enough tissue to make hundreds of flowers!

Hope you got some blooming ideas from these pictures. But, I don't want to mislead you about stamping. There is plenty of room inside the card to stamp any number of greetings which you can find on our web site, stampofexcellence.com, under the product heading, Quotes.

Kathy I hope you, and everyone, will try some of these patterns and get back to me with your results. No two blooms look the same when you switch up the materials to create these lovelies. Be sure to try all textures of fabrics and card stock mixed. I know you will come to love Tim's florals as much as I have!

Always follow your heart to creative bliss,

Judi

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Hi Judi ... love Tim's floral die cut.Ive cut lots out but have only used one flower.Need to try some fabric. As usual your two cards are great. Thanks for sharing.Your still "The Best"!

Posted by: Myers | 05/16/2011 at 06:54 PM