Layering Leaves to Celebrate You

I created this card for a graduation card for a young lady whose school colors are red & black.  I love how the thin strips of Real Red and Basic Black outline the sentiment piece to really make it the focal point of the card.  Scroll down a bit to see the same card design using a few different elements.

Color Combo

Measurements:

• Real Red: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” score at 4-1/4” (for card base)

4 pieces 3-1/2” x ¼”

• Basic Black: 4” x 5-1/4”

4 pieces 3-1/2” x ¼”and 1-1/2” x 3”

• Basic White: 3-3/4” x 5” for flower embossing

2-1/2” x 2-1/2” for die-cut square

3” x 3” for stamping & punching

• Real red Ribbon from the Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack: 8”

Instructions:

• Emboss the large Basic White piece with the flower embossing folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders
• Using the 3^rd largest stitched square from the Stylish Shapes Dies to die cut a square from the 2-1/2” x 2-1/2” piece of Basic White, then stamp the sentiment with Memento Ink and adhere to the embossed Basic White piece with Seal Adhesive.
• Adhere the 4 strips of Basic Black with Multipurpose Glue around the four sides for the sentiment piece, then trim off the excess length of the black pieces.
• Repeat the same steps for the strips of Real Red.
• Once all the strips of Basic Black and Real Red have been adhered and trimmed, adhere the flower embossed layer to the card front with Stampin’ Seal.
• Color directly on the flower stamp with the Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker on the flowers and Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker on the stems. Huff air on the stamp before stamping on the remaining Basic White piece.  Repeat this for a second flower, then punch these out with the Bough Punch
• Attach the two flowers to the card as shown with Multipurpose Glue, then tie a bow with the Real Red Ribbon and secure to the flowers with Mini Glue Dots.
• Finish the card by adding 3 of Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems.

Here’s another version of the card using Lemon Lime Twist instead of Real Red and the Bright & Beautiful DSP instead of the Embossed Basic White piece.

Supplies used on today’s card can be purchased by clicking on the photos below.