Stampin' Up! Quinceañera &
Lace Ribbon Border Punch
Quinceañera (lit. meaning One (f.) who is fifteen), sometimes called Fiesta de Quinceañera, or simply quince, is the celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday in parts of Latin America and elsewhere in communities of immigrants from Latin America. This birthday is celebrated differently from any other birthday, as it marks the transition from childhood to young womanhood. The celebration, however, varies significantly across countries, with celebrations in some countries taking on, for example, more religious overtones than in others.
I was so miffed by this challenge. Let's face it. I don't have a lot of lace just hanging around with nothing to do! Then I remembered my Lace Ribbon Border Punch and all was right with the world. (Well it would be when the card was done!
Stampin' Stuff:
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Stamp Sets -
- Quinceañera (113820 - Celebrando Creatividad) <-Featured item
Ink -
- Early Espresso Classic (119670)
- Calypso Coral Classic (122939)
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Calypso Coral Spampin' Write Marker (123002 - set of 5 In Colors) <-Featured item
Paper -
- Naturals Ivory Card Stock (101849)
- Calypso Coral Card Stock (122925)
Accessories -
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3/8'' Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon (122976)
- Basic Rhinestones (119246)
- SNAIL Adhesive (104332)
- Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
- Sticky Strip (104294)
Tools -
- Lace Ribbon Border Punch (122362) <-Featured item
- Crimper (101618) <-Featured item
- Stamping Sponges (101610)
Putting It Together Tips:
- The first thing I need to clear up is that those are not a bunch of little eyes on her head. Those are Basic Rhinestones. I didn't notice how "Night of the Living Dead" that tiara looked until I was writing this post. Suffice it to say it LOOKS like rhinestones in person! (At least the model and the eyes are all looking in the same direction!)
- One of the challenges of gathering card stock is the sheer nature of - well - gathering card stock! I found that if after I punched out the design and sponges the Calypso Coral on the edge, I passed it through the crimper, it created pre-made gathers that were so much easier to work with.
- SNAIL is not strong enough to secure the gathered card stock. Sticky Strip is. That stuff is on that card to stay!
- Our Stamping Sponges are a great little tool. Although you don't see me using them very often, they are perfect for this type of application. Simply cut them in quarters to make a wedge and ink them up. If you wash them right away, you'll have literally years and years of use.
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Wow, Mike! I am blown away by this great application of the lace border punch. This is when I am glad to be associated with you in this wonderful business!!!
The day after this post I was in the midst of moving my massage business to a new location and the entire last month has been a blur. So today I've been browsing your site and finally looked at this close up. Again I say WOW! I can hardly wait to make a lace skirt - and even though I don't have this set, I will make our Totally Tess a new skirt! LOVE IT!!! Joni <><
Posted by: Joni Kelly | 10/14/2011 at 06:31 AM
Wow! This is really something. Love it.
Posted by: Tara | 09/27/2011 at 12:04 PM
Gorgeous! Love the skirt on the dress and the sponging really sets it off.
Posted by: Susan Joyce | 09/26/2011 at 08:26 PM
You've outdone yourself on this one, Mike.
Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 09/24/2011 at 09:53 AM
WOW!!! You are amazing! The lace dress is awesome. Very Cool indeed. I will have to come up witha reason to make one of these!
Love it!!!
Joan!!!
Posted by: Joan Norris | 09/23/2011 at 08:49 PM
Brilliant...as usual!
Posted by: Heather M from Maine (the way life should be) | 09/23/2011 at 03:33 PM
Ooo Ilike the ribbon border as a dress. Too cute!
Ter ;)
Posted by: Terri | 09/23/2011 at 10:49 AM
I am very impressed! you pulled of the lace like you do it every day. And using the crimper in conjunction with the lace was perfect! Your comentary is a hoot, I hadn't noticed the "eyes" until you mentioned it, it was a great laugh to start out the day with. Beautiful job, Congrats!
Posted by: Cindy Lou | 09/23/2011 at 04:52 AM
Mike, you are brilliant. Great card.
Posted by: Judy Wineland | 09/23/2011 at 03:49 AM
Thanks Dawn,
Glad you like it. I had to do something! Amazing how necessity is the mother of invention!
Mike
PS - September 1st marks the beginning of the Holiday Mini season. Check out the great ideas for Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Valentines Day!
Posted by: Mike Funke | 09/22/2011 at 09:43 PM
So clever, Mike! You did a terrific job and whoever receives it is one lucky young woman!
Posted by: Dawn | 09/22/2011 at 06:38 PM
You took c-r-e-a-t-i-v-e to a brand new level! Beautiful card Mike!
Posted by: Edna Miller | 09/22/2011 at 06:35 PM
ingenious! I'll have to try it.
Posted by: LM | 09/22/2011 at 06:26 PM
WOW ! What a nice card! You are also WAY funny.... eyes?? cute. anyway, love your stuff and love your "style". Very creative!
Posted by: Bobbi Miller | 09/22/2011 at 05:39 PM
You did a great job creating the look of lace with your punch. Very creative card.
I must say I did have a good chuckle over your "Night of the Living Dead" comment about the Rhinestone, "eyes."
Posted by: Ida | 09/22/2011 at 04:03 PM
Love that dress! So very creative.
Posted by: lisa808 | 09/22/2011 at 03:51 PM
can't quite get my head around your reasoning of little or no lace on hand; what's the problem?? nice card, Mike; the punch has gotten me out of little glitches of no lace numerous times, & for that I use it alot; it's truly an amazing card & whereyou come up with your samples is mind boggling to me; have a great Friday
Posted by: Susan | 09/22/2011 at 02:43 PM
Mike,
I love the card and the idea for the dress is so creative.
Posted by: Michelle | 09/22/2011 at 01:48 PM
love this card Mike-the dress you constructed is gor-juss-you met the challenge and you were the overcomer!!
Posted by: mary marsh | 09/22/2011 at 01:13 PM
What is great idea using the punch. Very beautiful card Mike. The color combination is stunning.
Posted by: Dorothy T | 09/22/2011 at 11:59 AM
What beautiful use of that punch and the crimper! Those rhinestones are difficult to photograph. I had to laugh at the "eyes." I'm sure your creation looks much different in person. How creative you are!!!
Posted by: Susan Carlson | 09/22/2011 at 10:07 AM
Oh man, what a perfect lace card! Love the dress, love the idea. Love it!
Posted by: Natalie Decker | 09/22/2011 at 09:26 AM
I, like everyone else, love this card! Great use of the punch. And the dress is great too. But I love the story! Thanks for teaching me something new...again! Hugs, Jess
Posted by: Jessica | 09/22/2011 at 08:54 AM
What a creative way to use the lace ribbon border. You are so talented and so inspiring! Thanks for Sharing.
Posted by: Nancy Gleason | 09/22/2011 at 08:30 AM
I like what you did with this card: very unique!
Posted by: Carol Lucas | 09/22/2011 at 08:22 AM