Flower Vase Card

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[Image ID] A birthday card with an embossed multi-coloured vase of flowers on a pink and blue spattered background. A cream ribbon has been tied in a bow at the base of the neck of the vase. [description end]

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The ‘vase’ on this card wasn’t actually cut with a vase die. It is one side of a box similar to the one associated with the intricate panel I used on this recent card.

When I made the box using the dies as intended I was left with this extra side piece. After looking at it for a while it occurred to me that it not only looked like a vase, but was the perfect size for a 5x7 inch card.

The vase was embossed with a ‘linen’ texture embossing folder to create more visual interest. I cut the vase shape from Kraft card, so it was brown to start with, but I enhanced the colouration with some ink blending over the top of the embossed texture.

The background behind it was created with ‘ink smooshing’ – the same technique as on the card linked in the first paragraph.

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Flower & leaf stamps: Sentimentally Yours box kit No.7

Linen texture embossing folder: Sentimentally Yours box kit No.7

Distress Inks: Peacock Feathers, Weathered Wood, & Saltwater Taffy

‘Vase’ die: One side of the 'Oriental Sky Light Sakura Blossom' die set (Tonic Studios)

A variety of colours and finishes of Nuvo Drops

Kraft Card

Ivory White 3mm satin ribbon (Tonic Studios)

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