Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Paper doily

 Hello, i was recently asked how i used my corner punch on this card sample (princess crown). I thought this was a nice opportunity to use this email as inspiration for my monthly tutorial on the Whiff Of Joy Inspiration blog.

I have bought several of the Martha Stewart punch sets just because i liked the border punch but the corner punches i never used. So the other day i just played a little bit with them and i have found that they make really nice “paper doilies” or an additional layer to mat my focal point images. I hope you will find the step-by-step pictures helpful. For my card i  chose Melinda who i adore.. thought this card is very pretty for a Mothers Day card or “Thank you note”. The patterned paper is from Basic Grey’s Wisteria line, the flowers looked so romantic with the image and i did not want to cover them up with more papers.. so it is a simple card which is very light weight and easy to mail at the end.

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Stamps: Whiff Of Joy “Melinda” by Elizabeth Bell
Papers: Basic Grey “Wisteria”
Tools: Martha Stewart, Nestabilities

Embellishments: Pins, spacer and charms all by Whiff Of Joy
Flowers
Copic Sketch Colors:
E:00, 50, 0000, 27, 25, 11, 000
B:91, 32, 93, 0000, Y: 0000, 21, 23, G: 0000, R: 20, W: 2, 0, 3 N0, C: 0

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  Thank you for visiting me today.

Hugs Claudia

24 comments:

Debbie said...

THis is gorgeous!!! and thanks for the tutorial, will go check it out now...

Dragonlady said...

Hi Claudia

What a stunning card, love the charms and the border around the circle.

Hugs Ali x

Guylaine Seyer said...

lovely and sweet card. I like the charms and the 3D look

Anonymous said...

Very cool idea!!

Random Acts of Krafting said...

Wow, She sure is pretty.
Hugs
Tanya

Anonymous said...

Wow stunning Claudia, looking forward to the tutorial. Hugs Ali x

Formerly known as: Queen of Bling said...

Thanks for always sharing, you give me such inspiration. You are one of my favs as I blog hop! I 1st found you when I fell in love w/ mag stamps. You remain one of my top designers, you always impress me so!

Becky said...

So soft and pretty.. Gorgeous flower.

dictionar german said...

This is beautiful...wooow it is just stunning and I LOVE IT !!

Margreet said...

fantastic card Claudia...thanks for sharing that great tutorial...I happen to have the same punch......I practiced but my circle was too small...I'll keep trying!
xxx Margreet

jan farnworth said...

adorable loved how you used the punch and colored in the image. great job.

Nancy said...

Hi Claudia your card is gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing how you made your circle mat. I am going to give that a try you are awesome girl!

Trudy said...

Gorgeous card Claudia - love the colours and papers...and that image is so sweet!
Hugs Trudy

Andria said...

Such a talented lady, every piece is inspirational.

Andria said...

Such a talented lady, every piece is inspirational.

Christina C. said...

You are a genius Claudia....will have to check out your tutorial immediately. Love, love your "simple" (???) card...hahahaha

Norma said...
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Norma said...

Ooh, Claudia, your paper doily is way cool. I did something similar, but with the border punches. If you're interested, see my tutorial here. Thanks for sharing. I love learning new techniques. And yeah, I never get much use of those corner punches.

Your card is beautifully done as always. Melinda is adorable. Love your arrangement of the gorgeous flower, charms and stickpins.

Hugs.
Norma

PS. hope this works this time...LOL

Stampin Mindy said...

This is really beautiful, love the colors and all your details. hugs!

Suzan L said...

Claudia, Your card is so wonderful. How great to be able to use the MS Corner Punch in that way. You are always coming up with such wonderful ideas.
Hugs,
Suzan

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Linanna DESIGNS said...

Good morning Claudia, wow ive missed my visits here, due to my lack of blog hopping. You have been busy again with so many gorgeous cards/projects each one totally stunning!!!! love your work as you know, wish there were more hours in the day so i could stay on top of my blogging! enjoy your day hunny big hugs Linda x

scrappinpeg said...

Wow love the punch for the doily. Great job. I also love your stick pins.

Anonymous said...

Very clever Claudia. The mat looks beautiful. another beautiful card.
Hugs,
Pam