Projects
Oval Orchid Card - by Pam Hornschu
Stampendous Supplies
Orchid Greetings Perfectly Clear™ Stamps
USD$ 13.99
Large Rectangle Acrylic Handle
USD$ 8.89
Long Rectangle Acrylic Handle
USD$ 6.99
Versamark™ Watermark Stamp Pad
USD$ 7.99
Multi Medium Crystal Glitter
USD$ 2.39
Versafine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad
USD$ 9.39
Other Supplies
Bazzill Basics Card Stock - Heather, Parakeet
White card stock
Embossing Heat Tool
Ribbon by American Crafts
Watercolor Paints and Brush
Craft Knife and Cutting Mat
Scissors
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Glue Pen
1 inch circle punch
Directions
- Fold a 7" X 5" panel of Parakeet card stock in half to form a 3 1/2" X 5" card base.
- Emboss Classic Frame in Versamark Ink and Midnight Black Powder on a 3 1/4" X 4 3/4" panel of Heather.
- Use a 1" circle punch to punch off part of one corner. Looking at the back side of punch, mark with a permanent marker on punch to indicate where edges of paper line up so that all four corners can be punched evenly. If desired remove markings with rubbing alcohol after finishing project.
- Use a craft knife on a cutting mat to remove center of oval frame.
- Emboss long Classic Frame in VersaMark ink and black powder on a panel of white card stock. Emboss greeting in center of panel.
- Cut out with scissors and make slits for ribbon with craft knife.
- Thread ribbon through slots in greeting frame. Place dimensional foam adhesive on the back and apply to front of Heather panel.
- Tie ribbon around Heather panel in a knot on the right side.
- Stamp orchid with black VersaFine ink on a 2 1/2" X 2 1/2" white panel. Watercolor as desired.
- Apply glitter to orchid with glue pen, returning excess to jar.
- Adhere orchid panel behind purple panel so that flower shows through oval frame.
- Adhere purple panel to front of folded green card.