Apr 13 2010
Welcome to the Rubbernecker Fashions, Florals, & Weeds Blog Hop!!
Yes! You read it correctly!
The Rubbernecker Red Hot Mommas would like to officially welcome you to our first 2010 blog hop … featuring the newest releases from Rubbernecker Stamps! Mr. Rubbernecker has been busy … and we’re delighted to show your our first peeks at the newest goodies from Rubbernecker Stamps today. Plus … YOU could be the winner of your choice of the latest collections, just by leaving a comment here, and on every Red Hot Momma’s blog post along the way. That’s right! TWO lucky winners will be able to select their favorite new collection from the newly released categories at Rubbernecker Stamps … simply by leaving a comment on each participating blog! You’ll find your category selections and participating Red Hot Mommas Blogs below my project! …. So here we go!
My first project presents the new “Weeds #497-10” image. The weed flower was stamped with pigment ink, then embossed with clear embossing powder. Foliage & stems were colored direct-to-rubber with marker ink. Edges were sponged with a contrasting soft yellow ink. I’ve used pigment ink to soften the edges of the Kraft C/S, as well as the card base & first layer of patterned paper.
That ruffled ribbon border?? Well, I’ll need to add a tutorial for that within the next day or so … just in case you might not have a sewing background. You won’t believe how easy this can be. ….. 😉
The sentiment was first stamped, then thinly trimmed before cutting the “ribbon end” and sponging with soft yellow. The button anchors the end of the sentiment banner just as I had imagined. The card above is a 5.25″ square.
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Now … I’ve taken my original sketch forward, and modified it into a tradional A2 card of 4.25″ x 5.5″ … but the similarities are evident (hopefully). 😉
I’ve switched colors, stamps, and sentiments, while keeping somewhat in touch with my original sketch. I can’t choose a favorite as yet … these are equally easy to create … It really just depends on your taste as to which inspires your creativity! Here’s my next project ….
I’ve kept my basic design, yet modified it into an A2 format … still incorporating my ruffled ribbon edge, along with the button-banner sentiment. The image still features clear-embossed flowers, with a softly edged C-bugged image layer.
Do you have a favorite? You’re very welcome to chime in … I simply cannot choose, except that I do tend to adore square cards over the A2 as a whole. Alas, they do cost an extra fee to “send” .. but .. I think they’re worth it! 😉
Now, for even more chances to win your choice of one of the complete collections of Rubbernecker’s newest releases … you will certainly want to hop along to each of the following blogs and leave a comment! We will post the 2 winners on our blogs this Thursday, by Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time …. I hope “you’re the winner”!
Now, carry on, & check out the inspiration from our Red Hot Mommas, in no particular order! Be sure to leave your comment on each blog for your chance to win an entire new collection!
Bev Gerard (That’s me! Thanks to all of you!!)
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Hey! What can you win??? … Here are the choices for our two winners!
Best of luck to each of you!! Talk to you later!
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Project Recipes:
Project #1 : STAMPS = Weeds #497-10 + Floral Silhouettes Set #467 (sentiment)
INKS: Ranger Embossing Ink; Memento Rich Cocoa; SU Old Olive Marker, SU Craft Pretty in Pink
PAPERS: Gina K’s Kraft C/S; Basic Grey 6×6 pad; Solar Classic Crest White; SU Pretty in Pink C/S
ACCESSORIES: Spellbinders Labels Four + Classic Ovals; Foofalah button, PTI button twine, sponge, Ranger clear embossing powder, heat tool, Foofalah button, PTI button thread, Cuttlebug embossin folder
Project #2: STAMPS = New Release Weeds #497-04, + Wildflower Set #465 (sentiment)
INKS: Memento Rich Cocoa, Craft Bashful Blue (SU), Barely Banana Classic (SU)
PAPERS: Gina K’s Kraft, Neenah Solar Classic Crest White, Basic Grey Two Scoops 6×6 pad
ACCESSORIES: Cuttlebug embossing folder, sponge, Foofalah Button, PTI button string, thread, sewing machine (for gathering ribbon)
31 responses so far
These stamps are beautiful and you made an awesome card with them!
Exquisite cards Bev, lovely, lovely papers and ruffled ribbon borders with perfect sentiments for those beautiful images. Thanks for showing these to us.
Love the cards, especially the
ruffled ribbon border on the
side.
Gladys R.
Fabulous creations, Bev! Love all the wonderful details the embossing, the lovely dp, the pretty ruffles and the way you did the sentiment banners with the buttons! Beautifully done!
I love the first card. I guess I am attracted to pink. I is beautiful.
Laura Galvan
WOW, Stunning!!! LOVE the details!!!
OMG, Bev…your cards are both soooo FABULOUS!!!! The images are beautiful with the embossing and the bugged kraft layers look AWESOME!!!! I LOVE how you ruffled the ribbon, too, and the sentiment is sooo cool….I feel a case coming on, gf!!!!!
I love the ruffled ribbons on both of your cards Bev – and the lovely embossing on the blooms! the colors look super with the Kraft CS!! Your banner sentiments with the buttons are a great accent!
Beautiful!
I love your first card, the colors, image and saying are gorgeous! They rock!
Great job!
Thank you
Pam
Such pretties Bev. I really like that gathered satin trim.
Bev, your use of the weeds is gorgeous on both projects and I am crazy about your ribbon treatment. The ruffle adds so much to both cards. Thanks for all your hard work on the blog hop event.
Absolutely gorgeous cards, Bev!!!
I found Rubberneck Stamps for the first time this morning and just love the weeds and floral stamps. You’ve used them very creatively! Thanks for your inspiration.
Love the cards. Both are beautiful.
Bev! These are gorgeous! I adore that ruffled ribbon on the edge!!!
Gorgeous cards! I love that weed set! And I love the ruffled ribbon embellishments you made. I’ll check back for the tutorial.
Fun blog hop…. lots of great samples!
DeniseB
Love both of the cards!
What beautiful cards!!!! I love the backgrounds papers – they’re stunning.
I think I prefer the pink one personally, but both are super lovely. You are SO talented!
Such great cards. Love them both. Just had to buy the two weed stamps!
Great cards–I really like the ruffled ribbon!
Yes please do a tutorial…..would love to see how you do it…..I can only guess….But I do love these new stamps……..got to have them….the weed stamps is awesome….
From the examples I have seen these are some Beautiful stamps and it would be great to win one. Keeping my fingers crossed. thanks for the chance!
beautiful cards! Love the stamps and the ruffle ribbon.
that ruffle ribbon trim is so neat! I can’t wait to see your tut on this! fun cards! 🙂
Absolutely beautifu work!
WOW!!
These are just sooooo pretty!!!
I love how you created the images!
I have no trouble selecting the pink square card. It’s a stunner! As a tip: I’ve noticed the commercial cardmakers have solved the “extra cost for a square envelope” problem by providing a rectangular envelope with the extra space ‘sealed’ off. If they can do it, surely we can, too. A strip of double stick tape strategically placed inside the envelope takes care of it pretty well. This is my first visit to your blog but certainly won’t be my last. For one thing, I want to know the easy way of creating the ruffle. At some earlier time in the future (sounds strange but that is what I meant) I’ll come back and see what other fabulous cards you’ve made. TFS
Always great to drop by and see some wonderful cards!
Gorgeous colors on these. I love them both. Thanks for the chance to win!
Both of the cards are gorgeous, Bev. I absolutely ADORE the ruffled ribbon treatment!