One of the things that I love about Melissa's set is the ease of use it offers. You can tell by it's design that she is a stamper who enjoys versatility and color options.
For my project today I started out by stamping the stems in green followed by the daisies in yellow. Notice how the flowers are all integrated into one stamp for perfect placement onto the stems. (The stems are all one image as well). I used the Sun Flower Palette ink for this step. It is a nice vivid yellow that executed my vision perfectly.
Here is the final product, and it only took four impressions total to get to this point! Two for the flowers and two for the stems. So easy!
I knew I wanted to add some sparkle to my project. I began by applying some paint with the Citrus Dabber from Ranger to our Stamper's Select White Cardstock. This is THE best white cardstock ever, especially for techniques such as this. It's superior 110lb. weight resists warping when using it with paint or water.
Right after applying the paint I immediately sprinkled on some Dazzling Diamonds glitter from SU!. I shook all the excess back into the contain and was left with this. I felt like a kid in art class again. This was so fun!
Allow the paint to dry for a few minutes. When it is done you can use it to create custom embellishments. I found that circle punches would suit my purpose! I used 1/2-inch & 1/4-inch circle punches (EK Success) to create accents for the centers of all my flowers. The glitter binds with the paint so beautifully. I adhered all of the centers in place with the Quickie Glue Pen from Sakura. The finished product looks so "artsy"!
I knew I wanted to create a project that was out of the box, so I turned to one of my favorite supplies, transparencies. I purchase them by the box at Office Depot. I like to buy "write-on" transparencies because they take ink better for me. To create a card base from the sheets, I use it just like regular cardstock. For today's project, I cut the sheet @ 3.75 inches length wise and scored it in half @ 5.5 inches.
I then adhered my daisy block to the inside back of the transparency card base.
Here is a visual from the top of the card to show you a different view of this step.
I love this image. There are five total in the set like this. The dotted line combined with the simple font makes such a bold statement.
Now the additional sentiments in this set are what truly enable you to successfully celebrate all of the women in your life. Melissa has thoroughly covered almost every female "title" in existence. Aunt, sister, mother, grandmother.
And as you see here, she has even included a special addition for you to alter any of the titles listed above to be appropriate for your spouse's side of the family!
To finish up my project I adhered a band of green cardstock measuring 11-inches long to the cover of my card, allowing the excess to extend past the edge. I added a slim strip of yellow cardstock followed by the sentiment block and four yellow brads. (The brads go right though the transparency card base)
If you flip the card over to view the inside, you will see the back of the brads and my adhesive.
By folding over the remainder of the cardstock band and adhering it in place, I provide a nice clean finish, inside & out.
Here are a couple photos of the completed project...
Have fun with a transparency card today! Feel free to link to your version in the comments section and have fun!
SUPPLIES:
Ink- Sun Flower Palette ink, Wild Wasabi Classic ink from SU!
Stamps- Women of Life from Papertrey Ink
Cardstock- Wild Wasabi & YoYo Yellow from SU!, Stamper's Select White from Papertrey
Other- Transparency from Office Depot, yellow brads from Paper Studio, Citrus Paint Dabber from Ranger, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter from SU!
Great Work, Melissa! The stamp set is awesome and no doubt it will be in my cart on the 15th! I love your project Nichole - I like the wrapping around of the cardstock. That's a nice touch.
Posted by: Heather J. | February 04, 2008 at 12:08 AM
Love this of course Nichole! I will have to try this out, I am bursting with ideas for this set!
Posted by: Geny | February 04, 2008 at 12:25 AM
This is going to be a must-have set!
Posted by: Shannon T | February 04, 2008 at 12:38 AM
Wow, this is beautiful! I love these flowers!
Posted by: Elizebeth | February 04, 2008 at 12:39 AM
Cool project Nichole! love your tranparency ideas.
Posted by: Courtney Ferguson | February 04, 2008 at 12:44 AM
Oh my goodness, this card is WONDERFUL! I love the acetate! :)
Posted by: Karrie Baker | February 04, 2008 at 12:44 AM
But I want it NOW!!! Love your concept for new designers...not that you aren't perfect by yourself! I am anxious to see how many ideas come together over the next year!
Posted by: buzzy | February 04, 2008 at 12:47 AM
Wow! This is genious! I have always stayed away from transparencies because I didn't like the unfinished look on the back side. This is a great option! The stamp set is also very cute. Very spring!
Posted by: Victoria | February 04, 2008 at 01:04 AM
I love this card it is so cute I can't wait to try my own...
Posted by: Wendalyn | February 04, 2008 at 01:05 AM
Oh my...this is brilliant!
Posted by: Allison | February 04, 2008 at 01:51 AM
I must try this. Wonderful card and tutorial.
Posted by: Sue B | February 04, 2008 at 03:36 AM
That card is truly amazing. There are no words (and thats rare for me:)
Posted by: Julie-Ann Wells | February 04, 2008 at 04:34 AM
I absolutely love love love it! Paper Trey rocks!!! I love your new designer's blogs and work as well. Nichole et al, you are genii!
Posted by: tanja | February 04, 2008 at 04:52 AM
Nichole I love the card you made. This new set by Melissa looks like another must have.
Posted by: Melissa Flieg | February 04, 2008 at 05:15 AM
I love this set and Melissa showcases it so very well. The colors chosen are perfect and the instructions are very detailed that anyone can follow them. Nichole, you have struck gold with the new design team and ideas for 2008. And I thought 2007 was the best year ever - it is about to be blown away!
Sheri
Posted by: Sheri Danielson | February 04, 2008 at 05:45 AM
I am so going to try that card! How cool is that! I never would have thought of the band on the front. This stamp set is too cute!!!
Posted by: Mary Duffek | February 04, 2008 at 05:52 AM
Great stamp set - would love to have it for my collection. Simple and elegant would be my description. As usual, Nichole has taken these and created a fabulous card. Thanks for another opportunity to win.
Posted by: Jazzi | February 04, 2008 at 06:27 AM
Thanks for sharing your amazing ideas.
Posted by: scrappingmom | February 04, 2008 at 06:28 AM
Great stamp set and beautiful card! I am definitely going to have to get some transparancies and play!
It's like Christmas all over again with all this fun stuff starting now!!!
Posted by: snarflemarfle | February 04, 2008 at 06:59 AM
Super fun card idea! So excited so see all of the new designs/designers!
Posted by: Leslie Elvert | February 04, 2008 at 07:01 AM
Adorable! Love the bright colors--makes me think of spring. Amy
Posted by: Amy | February 04, 2008 at 07:12 AM
Gorgeous stamp set.... gorgeous card! I'm so lovin' this set!
Posted by: Renee V. (happystamper05) | February 04, 2008 at 07:22 AM
I love the sneak peek at this set because I love this type of flower. Daisies are one of amy favorites. Woo-Hoo...very excting! Way to go Melissa!!!It was also nice to hear a little about you...thanks for sharing that.
Posted by: MIchelle | February 04, 2008 at 07:28 AM
Wow - what a wonderful card! I love what you did with the transparency and the ribbon, that is a great idea! I must have this set!
Posted by: Jackie | February 04, 2008 at 07:38 AM
This is absolutely fabulous! Love the stamp set and the card!
Posted by: Bonnie | February 04, 2008 at 07:43 AM