Lisa Johnson has a distinctive style that I think you will identify with more and more with each set she releases through Papertrey. Her latest release for this month, entitled Remember, contains poppies of all shapes and sizes. With many pieces to build your own creations, the possibilities are literally endless.
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For my project today, I felt like doing a little creative cutting. So I stamped the poppy image, which comes in two different sizes, in black ink onto vintage cream cardstock. I colored the images in with Copic markers. I cut the flowers out with detail oriented scissors.
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I then stacked them on top of one another using a foam dimensional. A black rhinestone was adhered to the center for a little bling! I dabbed a clear Spica pen (from Copic) on each of the surrounding center dots.
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Here is my completed card. Guide Lines was used to create the pattern found on the spring moss accent strip. I cut the front cover about an inch shorter and extended the ribbon border off the cover to add an interesting detail.
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After playing around with this color scheme, I thought about how I wanted to try incorporate the two colors into my wardrobe someday, because they really work well together. For some reason this old paper bead technique to mind from third grade. The technique was something I had learned in art class and really enjoyed way back when! I created a template for you (download below) which just needs to be printed onto typing weight paper (I used linen resume paper!). I stamped poppies and leaves all over the printout using Pure Poppy & Landscape Palette inks. Don't worry too much about placement, as most of the images won't be showing up in their full glory. Just bits & pieces. The stamping just provides a general color scheme to be highlighted with the beads. Next was to trim out the strips. I made this step ultra easy with the template below. Just print it out onto your paper of choice and continue!
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Next is to start turning this strip of paper into a bead! Coat the back of the bead with Modge Podge using a small brush.
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Slowly start rolling at the wider end. You may prefer to roll it on a toothpick for a bit more stability and control.
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After you are done rolling, stick the beads onto individual pins. You can stick the sharp end in nearly anything sturdy, like cork board or foam. This will allow you to coat the outside of them with Modge Podge and allow them to dry thoroughly!
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When the beads were dry & ready to use I created the bracelet. I love it. I really, really love the colors and the character behind it!
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This bracelet was SO easy and FUN to make. So much so that my sister, who is visiting from out of town, made her own while I was making mine. This was also her first time stamping with my stamps! Bravo, Jenn!
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Last but not least, a small tin to hold the bracelet. I decided to use our 2.5 oz. round clear top tins. Here is a little tip for adding an image to the lid of the tin. It is easiest to ink the stamp, lay it right side up and press the lid into it. You'll get a great impression just about every time!
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So here is the ensemble all together. I love how simplistic it is. Be sure to click on the image for an enlarged view and a better look at all the details!
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Want to see LOTS more about Remember! Be sure to stop by and visit Lisa. She is a Typepad Featured Blog today! Give her your congratulations!
And you just have to see what Heather has done today with her set, Rustic Branches!
I inadvertently forgot to link to a post from Becky yesterday, showing you more of some metal leaf work she has done. Make sure to stop and see what she has to share as well!
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Stamps: Remember, Guide Lines
Ink: vanilla craft ink, pure poppy, landscape and Black Noir Palette inks
Paper:Vintage Cream, pure poppy, spring moss
Other. Pure Poppy satin ribbon. Copic markers, black rhinestone from unknown sources.
i remember making those beads in art class! I can't wait to play again! thanks for the template.
Posted by: Carla Hoffman | August 12, 2008 at 03:47 AM
Love, Love this idea. Talk about gift giving potential! Thanks Nichole.
Posted by: Katie | August 12, 2008 at 05:34 AM
Oh wow just beautiful!
Posted by: Kylie | August 12, 2008 at 05:42 AM
you are over-the-top amazing Nichole!!!! Hands down you are the most creative person in the stamping world today! These are all beautiful!!
Posted by: amy | August 12, 2008 at 06:26 AM
Simple and elegant! Love this new set and the colors! Wow! Gorgeous!
Posted by: CherylQuilts at SCS | August 12, 2008 at 06:44 AM
Wow! I just love the bracelet! Thank you for showing such creative ideas and projects. What a great gift! Thanks for sharing your template too. I so love your countdown. Thanks for all you do!
Posted by: Amy M | August 12, 2008 at 07:38 AM
Unbelievable!! How do you come up with this stuff? I can't wait to make my own. :)
Posted by: Becky | August 12, 2008 at 07:41 AM
Awesome card and beautiful paper jewelry! I saw that technique a few weeks ago and have been meaning to try it. Thanks for the inspiration and push to do it! :)
Posted by: Steph | August 12, 2008 at 08:01 AM
Absolutely beautiful! LOVE this! :)
Posted by: Jennifer Buck | August 12, 2008 at 08:08 AM
My grandma and I used to make LOTS of necklaces when I was a little girl. I think every aunt, g'ma, Sunday School teacher, teacher and girlfriend rec'd one from me for Christmas that first year. Thank you for the wonderful memories.
Your bracelet and your sister's are beautiful. I love how you made a holder for the bracelet with the tin.
Did you use elastic thread to thread the bracelet together?
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | August 12, 2008 at 08:31 AM
Are you kidding me!?!? What a phenomenal gift!!! How in the world do you continue to come up with such creative ideas. Thank you for sharing your talent...I am truly grateful!
Posted by: Tracey A. | August 12, 2008 at 08:50 AM
I love the colors and the fun idea for putting together a wonderful gift.
Posted by: Dahlene Spencer | August 12, 2008 at 09:10 AM
How in the world do you think of this stuff? AMAZING!! I love it!!! :) Can't wait to see the sets in full.
Posted by: Julie Brooks | August 12, 2008 at 09:15 AM
Your gift is adorable and very creative!
I love it.
Joan
Posted by: Joan | August 12, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Oh my goodness, this is beautiful. Everytime I try to behave on my budget.......but this is going to push me right over the edge! giggle.
Posted by: Joanne Basile | August 12, 2008 at 10:33 AM
your project brings back grade school memories... when we made those beads for art class!
can't wait to get that lovely stamp set!
Posted by: Christine Villacarlos | August 12, 2008 at 10:35 AM
This is AMAZING! Thank you! *What other supplies do you need to actually put the bracelet together??*
Posted by: Amy K. | August 12, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Oh my goodness! This is beyond fabulous...thank you for such a great idea...and just in time for my sisters birthday...now if August 15th would only get here!
Charmaine
Posted by: Charmaine | August 12, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Love the new red, the great bead project, and the sets this month are looking like the best ever! I can not wait for the 14th!
R
Posted by: rieca | August 12, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Wow, that bracelet is awesome!
Posted by: LWilson | August 12, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Nichole, you just rock out loud! These bracelets are AWESOME! What a great gift idea :D
You were the Tutorial of the Week over at CardoftheWeek.com. You can see the original post here: http://www.cardoftheweek.com/2008/08/tutorial-tues-1.html
I used a picture from your site, along with links back to your blog and the original post. I hope that's OK -- but if you need me to change anything, please let me know. You can email me at susanna.boyd@gmail.com
I also have a "I was featured on" badge for your blog, if you'd like one. Just let me know.
Thanks again for sharing your amazing work!
Posted by: Susanna | August 12, 2008 at 01:55 PM
This would be great to have the kids try too! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Patty W | August 12, 2008 at 03:12 PM
Wow, I love this project! I can't wait to to try it. Thanks so much for sharing the template!!
Posted by: Jennifer | August 12, 2008 at 03:19 PM
I have been wondering how to make those beads for quit some time. Thank you for the visual tutorial. How fun! Beautiful work.
Posted by: Mary Lou | August 12, 2008 at 04:45 PM
beau T ful -- so, what did you use to string the beads?
Posted by: sandy weakley | August 12, 2008 at 05:26 PM