It may look like some very tedious cutting, but it wasn't! Imagine if this was a line art image: you would really see every little place that I didn't cut exactly up to the line. But here with embossing on this colored cardstock, I could cut near it, on the edge, or even inside and it looks just fine, so this is a very forgiving process, I cut the whole branch in about 2 minutes. Next I snipped it into three different pieces so I could layer them onto my card in the places I needed. (It actually looked really nice as just one piece but a lot of it was covered by my quote that way, so I decided to separate a few leaves to spread it out a bit more.)
Last I adhered them on top of each of the green embossed leaves. Oooh, I just LOVE how this turned out. Tip: Extend leaves and flowers beyond the edges of your card, they will look truly alive! (a ramblin' rose...) :)
PS That vertical layer in the sketch had me kind of perplexed as to what to do, so I decided to keep it tone on tone and emboss the branches a third time, this time on a piece of Summer Sun. I like the texture it adds and repetition of the pattern it reinforces (and that is doesn't detract attention from the leaves) So...Have you played the sketch challenge yet?? ;) Don't forget, Monday is the last day to upload a project for the Mixology challenge, you could win a free set of stamps, so go stamp something!!
Well if this isnt the neatest thing! Your ideas never cease to amaze me! Love it! Love the bud idea especially! Beautiful card Mel!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I just love that rose! Its so vibrant. I am definitely going to have to check out those peerless watercolors more. Love how bright they are. And the rosebud...pure genius!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Such a great idea to cut out the embossed image. Your coloring is just stunning!
ReplyDeletewow - gorgeous, as usual!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice card. Great ideas!
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty card, never thought to cut out the leafy branch - love the look!dessra
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Melanie!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Melanie!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Thanks for such a great diea! The card is FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteVery creative! Great coloring on the rose too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a brillant idea! Your creativity never ceases to amaze me!
ReplyDeleteYou should be very proud of this card. Thanks for sharing your creativity. Martha Kay
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! I think I need to buy that folder now..I just love how you did the little flower buds!! Brilliant!!
ReplyDeletehugs, Jami
What a brillant idea you had! I don't have the patiences to do cutting like this!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is the coolest use of a CB folder. I think I have this one and never thought of doing a cutout. Great inspiration, Mel.
ReplyDeleteWell there is more of that STUNNING creativity!!! Rosebuds!!! Okay, now I sound like the last line of Citizen Kane!!! LOL I do just love that lively looking greenery!!!
ReplyDeleteOooooh, neat!!!! Love how you clipped the embossed cardstock!! :-)
ReplyDeleteOK, that card is so amazing it's almost scary! I'm going to come raid your card basket some night while you're asleep. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is like a triple-shot extra-hot double-whip-cream but-calorie-free cuppa wonderful creative mojo! This is crazy brilliant. HOW do you do it???? Love it all. Hugs, :O) mel
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