Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Day of Gratitude & Pretty Petals
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You all are probably thinking that I live at Starbuck's. I don't! However I do visit it regularly and I am always impressed by the quality of their graphics. If you recall a few weeks back I posted a card inspired by the pastry bag I received my cookie in. Today my inspiration is from the gift cards available at the register. Starbuck's artwork displays a wide range of color and design. And for those of you that follow my blog regularly, you'll have to admit this is quite a departure from my usual style. But it was a blast to create and I even tried a new technique. Stay tuned for my video on Brayering!
Stampin' Stuff:
Stamp Sets -
- Day of Gratitude Clear Mount (121148 - Holiday Mini)
- Pretty Petals (111008)
Ink -
- StazOn® Jet Black Ink Pad (101406)
- Cherry Cobbler Classic (119669)
- Melon Mambo Classic (115656)
- Real Red Classic (103133)
- Pumpkin Pie Classic (105216)
Paper -
- Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
- Cherry Cobbler Card Stock (119685)
- Glossy White Card Stock (102599)
- Pumpkin Pie Card Stock (105117)
- Pacific Point Card Stock (111350)
- Wild Wasabi Card Stock (108641)
Accessories -
- SNAIL Adhesive (104332)
- Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
- Anywhere Glue Stick (104045)
Tools -
- Paper Snips (103579)
- Extra Large Decorative Label Punch (120907 - Holiday Mini)
- Brayer (102395)
- Sponge Daubers (102892)
Putting It Together Tips:
- The background was created by applying (starting from the top) Melon Mambo, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, and Melon Mambo to Glossy White card stock. The glossy card stock allows you to blend the ink together with a brayer. The Pumpkin Pie is actually much brighter in person.
- The Pretty Petals graphic was applied twice using Cherry Cobbler Classic - once in one direction, and then again in the opposite direction.
- The leaf graphics were applied by cutting out the individual leaves with Paper Snips once stamped on the colored card stock.
- The edges of the sentiment were shaded by applying Cherry Cobbler in a circular motion with a sponge dauber.
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I must agree with everyone else - this is a very pretty interpretation of the gift card. I especially like how you did the brayering. I haven't had mine out for a while so this gives me a good excuse to play with it! TFS!
Joni <><
Posted by: Joni Kelly | 10/20/2010 at 06:26 PM
Mike --Your hop post re-posted this morning. You may want to check out your scheduling. It is a nice card, even the second time around! B
Posted by: Barbara | 10/20/2010 at 09:15 AM
Love it...what rich, warm colors. Fabulous!
Posted by: Diane | 10/14/2010 at 07:30 AM
Oh, Mike, your card is wonderful and is truly inspired! Love that you shared your inspiration with us, too! Terrific!
Posted by: Cards by Gina | 10/14/2010 at 06:03 AM
LOL. Hi Dana,
I had to laugh out loud when you mentioned the bakery case. Believe me my eyes are there too, but it is all gold and brown, so not much color inspiration there. I guess blueberries could have been the blue, but I dont even waht to think about the green! ;-)
Thanks for your kind words. I just had to try it as I really liked the effect. Never tried brayering before this project, so Im pretty pleased with the result!
Your stamps went out today. Please let me know as soon as you receive them!
Take care and thanks again for everything,
Mike
PS - The Holiday Mini Catalog is now available with great ideas for the upcoming holiday season. Dont miss out on some limited edition products.
Posted by: Mike Funke | 10/13/2010 at 09:39 AM
This is just awesome! I love how the colors all work together! I am going to take a closer look on my future Starbucks runs. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Angela R | 10/12/2010 at 08:56 PM
Love your take on the Starbucks gift card. You must always be on the look out for card designs!!
Posted by: Martha Stewart | 10/12/2010 at 07:08 PM
Fabulous Funke! You are a true artist!!
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn G. | 10/12/2010 at 06:48 PM
Well I am grateful you are a Pal! Love the inspiration and the very cool result!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 10/12/2010 at 04:15 PM
Wow! What an eye you have.... my eyes would have been on the goodies in the bakery case instead of the gift cards! LOL
Your card is a wonderful take on their graphics... Love the colors! Who needs the Color Coach when you can find such inspiration all around you? (Well, I guess I do........... LOL)
Posted by: Dana | 10/12/2010 at 04:13 PM
Your card is just exceptional! I love Starbucks but never thought to use their beautiful artwork as a card! What a wonderful idea! You are such an inspiration!
Posted by: Joanna | 10/12/2010 at 02:54 PM
Stunning! Absolutely stunning!! This card is a great 'interpretation' of the gift card. I love the vibrant colors. TFS
Posted by: Colett R | 10/12/2010 at 02:22 PM
I knew you would have a bunch of comments and compliments on this one. The colors are both non-traditional and beautiful. Hugs, M
Posted by: mary fish | 10/12/2010 at 01:33 PM
Love your inspiration and your card!!! The colors are so rich and vibrant... my favorites. Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 10/12/2010 at 11:54 AM
Hey Mike! Well, I've been all the way around the hop! I loved everything. You are all such talented people!
I'll be back for the brayer tutorial. I don't own one yet, but I've seen so many beautiful things, I may have to order one.
Posted by: Jessica | 10/12/2010 at 11:17 AM
Very Pretty Mike! I love the background!
Posted by: Jessica | 10/12/2010 at 10:27 AM
Very striking card -- you really did a great job on it. Brayering, hmmmmmmm, I gotta go back a take my brayer out!
Posted by: Barbara | 10/12/2010 at 10:24 AM
Very nice. I am having a hard time posting comments. My internet is giving me a hard time. So if you end up with an extra comment or 2, you will know why. Very nice work. TFS and God Bless.
Diana
http://b4ustamp.blogspot.com
p.s....I hope my system works this time. Tried posting twice now.
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Posted by: Diana C. | 10/12/2010 at 08:53 AM
I love your card Mike, since I am an artist and you used the concept of color and flow wonderfully. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jackie Watson | 10/12/2010 at 08:40 AM
This is very nice. Like how you make the leaves look like they are floating on. TFS and God Bless.
Diana
http://b4ustamp.blogspot.com
Posted by: Diana C | 10/12/2010 at 08:18 AM
Those colors look awesome!!
Posted by: Lourdes Torres | 10/12/2010 at 08:16 AM
Very pretty, Mike! It so totally reminds me of your inspiration piece!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 10/12/2010 at 07:52 AM
You are so on it Mike! Never thought of using Starbucks for inspiration but duh, what a great place to get it! And another reason to go to Starbucks.
Posted by: Ginger | 10/12/2010 at 07:31 AM
Mike, what a lot of work for such a fabulous card! I cannot imagine cutting out all those leaves! Keep 'em coming, friend...
Posted by: Pinky | 10/12/2010 at 07:31 AM
Mike -- LOVE your card! You transformed your Starbucks' inspiration into ONE AMAZING CARD! Wow! Great job! Thanks so much for sharing it!
Posted by: Suzie | 10/12/2010 at 07:22 AM