I made these cards about a month ago but I don't think I ever shared them. (If I did, please overlook my forgetfulness...LOL)
I originally made the deer silhouettes for the pocket watches, but decided they would look good on cards too. For the backdrop, I inked Ranger Gloss Paper with Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge, and Barn Door Distress inks. I cut the silhouettes from smooth black cardstock using my Wildlife Silhouettes cut files.
I was playing around with more of my Open Roses and remembered I had some Graphic 45 Le Romantique paper that would be perfect for peach colored roses.
Oddly enough I did not have a Distress Ink that matched the coral shade in the Graphic 45 paper. I ended up using Victorian Velvet and Rusty Hinge. It is a very interesting combination.
I also used my Diamond Edged Decoration border and square mat along with some K and Co paper for the bottom of the card. The square mat is raised slightly with foam.
Of course, with all the flowers on the front, the card does get quite bulky.
But then, I forget all about that when I look at those roses...
...they are so pretty that nothing else matters, LOL
I have a ton of other projects planned. I just have to work around Life. :)
Well I FINALLY got the videos and cut files ready for the "Open Rose"
I spent soooo long trying to figure out how to explain how I made them. It was one of those things you knew how to do but could not describe it.
Well, I ended up coming up with a new solution that is even easier.
I am thrilled with the results.
Here are a few examples.
I am selling the cut files and links to the instructional videos in my Etsy store.
It cam out to a little over 1 hour and 20 minutes worth of instructions.
Of course it does not take that long to make one, I just wanted to explain everything really well and take my time so people could see what I was doing. :)
You can also make another flower with the same cut files. It is easier and is called an "open flower".
It is pretty quick to make too. You can use this same technique for most flowers that have broad petals.
Here is a video tutorial for the open flower.
If you have ever purchased flower instructional packages from me before, I will be emailing you soon with a 50% off discount code for the "Open Rose" package.
I am also offering all my blog followers a 25% discount on any purchase from my Etsy store.
I will be sending out an email later tonight with the discount code. If you do not get an email, just send me a message at papercompulsions@gmail.com and I will send it to you.
I also added several new files to my Etsy shop as well as the actual paper roses you see in the pictures and video.
You can also custom order flowers in any color and size.
I used Tim Holtz Distress Inks to color my petals so if you want one of his colors but don't see it pictured, just let me know.
I will also be offering a chance to win some free flowers later this week!
