It's a Real Cut-up!

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Once again, I did a lot of fussy cutting on a card. Took a lot of time to make the two cards I made Saturday afternoon.

I like the looks of cut edges, but it does take time and patience. I debated putting the So Saffron behind the Pear Pizzazz leaves or leaving it open. Obviously I decided to add the contrast.



I originally planned to place the Stamped So Saffron piece in the bottom left corner, but decided it needed something more. I played around with a doily and then cut it apart to fit it above and below the stamped piece. After mounting that, I decided it still needed something more and so I added the cut-out leaves and the bow (that ribbon is actually some Certainly Celery ribbon that has been kicking around in my room for some time, but I always thought Certainly Celery and Pear Pizzazz were very similar).

Although it doesn't show up very well, I played around with another technique on this card. I inked my cala lilies with VersaMark and then Early Espresso before stamping. That made my ink wet enough to add some Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder. I wish you could see the glittery effect!

Products Used:
Remarkable You stamp set (6), W 139891, $45.00; C 139894, $33.00
Thoughts & Prayers stamp set (8), W 128751, $26.00; C 127805, $19.00
Pear Pizzazz 8½" x 11" cardstock (24), 131201, $7.00
So Saffron 8½" x 11" cardstock (24), 105118, $7.00
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad, 131180, $6.50
Stampin' Write Markers, Subtles Collection (10), 131263, $29.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, 126974, $6.50
VersaMark Pad, 102283, $7.50
Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder (½ ounce), 101930, $5.00
Tea Lace Paper Doilies (24), 129399, $3.00
Paper Snips, 103579, $10.00

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