Stampin' Up! Blended Bloom & Four You
It's Sunday and time for the Paper Players Weekly Challenge. This week it's a “Cute As A Button” challenge - use one or more buttons on your project. Since I don't have a lot of buttons, or use them frequently in my projects, this was a REAL challenge. During Convention a saw a Main Stage Presentation Theatre by Lydia Fiedler on different techniques you could do with the Blended Bloom stamp and a Project Life Journaling Pen. Had to try it! If you look REALLY hard, you'll find the button!
Putting It Together Tips:
- The technique is very simple, but a little time consuming. However the results are so dramatic, that I'm sure I'll do it again with different colors. Use the small tip of a Stampin' Write marker starting at the base of the petal or the edge of the petal and flick the marker to create a feathered look. Got it? Now do it another 8 million times! LOL
- After you've done the petals, go back and darken the petal edges to create contrast with the petals below. This step really makes the flower come alive. It's all about contrast.
- The pearl in the center of the button is not colored. It is taking the color from the button below.
- To make the tag, I used the Tag Topper Scallop Punch. I cut a 1 1/4“ strip of Whisper White Card Stock and stamped Thank You in the middle. Then I centered it on the punch table and punched. I trimmed the end and then did the same thing with a 1 3/8” of Basic Gray Card Stock. The tag is mounted using Dimensionals.
Stunning card!
Posted by: Lucy | 08/17/2014 at 07:44 AM
Wow Sid, your flower is amazing. I love the way you colored it using lines instead of blending. Very unique.
TFS
Carole
Posted by: Carole | 08/07/2014 at 05:21 AM
Mike, beautiful treatment on the flower. It really is gorgeous. I love the little button in the center!
Hugs
Jaydee
Posted by: jaydee | 08/05/2014 at 10:53 AM
Mike, this technique is stunning! You must have been so patient doing all that flicking! I was worth it! I did find your button instantly! BEAUTIFUL! XX
Posted by: Claire Broadwater | 08/05/2014 at 09:02 AM
Oh my, I'm glad I zoomed in on your card to see all 8 million flicks of your markers because WOW! What a cool effect. It really adds dimension to the bloom. Lovely card, Mike!
Posted by: Nance Leedy | 08/05/2014 at 05:15 AM
Oh, I found the button right away, Mike. But, wow! That flower! What a stunning job you did with that technique. A real stand-out!
Posted by: Sandy M | 08/04/2014 at 07:36 PM
Fabulous technique on the Blended Bloom! The result is very striking. I did spy your yellow button and it makes the perfect center embellishment for your bloom.
Posted by: Andrea W | 08/04/2014 at 11:30 AM
Love this one! TFS!
Posted by: Mary Lee | 08/04/2014 at 09:53 AM
Mike-What a stunner! That flower is gorgeous! Thanks for taking the time to make this beautiful card for us.
Posted by: Robin Myren | 08/04/2014 at 06:13 AM
Your card is STUNNING! No other words!
Posted by: laurie | 08/04/2014 at 05:12 AM
Wow this card turned out absolutely gorgeous. The strokes of the pen are so precise such a wonderful job. Thumbs up!
Posted by: Carolyn Libby | 08/03/2014 at 09:42 PM
Awe inspiring...fabulous, gorgeous....but I'll let you do the 8000 flicks and admire your brave and wonderful creativity!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | 08/03/2014 at 07:25 PM
WOWZERS!!!! Outstanding, Mike! Everyone is right... the 8 million flicks is WELL worth the result. I must try this. Off to copy it in color...! :-)
Posted by: Bobbi Miller | 08/03/2014 at 04:54 PM
Lovely job!!
Posted by: Theresa Romani | 08/03/2014 at 02:28 PM
Mike this card is AMAZING! I couldn't work out how you did it until I zoomed in - so clever and so effective. 8 million flicks sounds about right - but so worth it for the end result! I'm tempted to have a go when I can find a spare few hours :-)
Posted by: Joanne James | 08/03/2014 at 02:16 PM
Beautiful card; thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Ardis | 08/03/2014 at 12:50 PM
Gorgeous, Mike! Loving our new Blue Lagoon...and Blackberry Bliss...lol! Will have to try doodling...your coloring is beautiful!!!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | 08/03/2014 at 12:47 PM
Wow soooo pretty mike !!!
Great job !!!
Hugs frenchie ,
Posted by: Frenchie | 08/03/2014 at 11:15 AM
This was an awesome technique and while I doubt I would have the patience to do it, I can see that it definitely paid off, because this is AWESOME! Love the color...and the button!
Posted by: LeAnne | 08/03/2014 at 09:11 AM
Mike that's gorgeous! I love how you highlighted the flower with strokes.
Ter ;)
Posted by: Terri | 08/03/2014 at 09:10 AM
Gorgeous card! Those 8 million flicky things were worth it -- the flower looks incredible!
Posted by: Yapha | 08/03/2014 at 09:10 AM
Sorry to re-post.
I couldn't figure out the 'flicking' thingy....then the light went on. omg Mike - I'll certainly have to practice. It is very effective. Eight million times eh?
Posted by: Terry | 08/03/2014 at 08:06 AM
My fave colour; my fave stamp (one of many);
love buttons...what more could I ask for?
Thank you.
Button story - our group of stamping friends seemed to be saving our buttons. We decided we had to start using them...our motto - you have to be button worthy to have a button on your card. Needless to say, any special occasions in our group has a card - VERY heavy with buttons. And other friends are so happy to receive a button laden card!! Although I have a sneaking suspicion that they wish we would use less.
Posted by: Terry | 08/03/2014 at 08:02 AM
Mike, this is gorgeous. I've got lots of buttons and will send you some if you need them!!!
Posted by: Wendie | 08/03/2014 at 07:52 AM
SPECTACULAR!!! Just gorgeous Mike. Eight million times is right! Quite a beautiful thing to open an envelope to. Speaking of cards, did you get the one I sent you? I hope it didn't go astray. TFS big hugs, Jess
Posted by: jessica | 08/03/2014 at 06:01 AM