OMGoodness, you don't know how much I was bouncing in my chair when this design came together, as it had been in my head for a while and I love when things work out exactly how I imagined! I created this sample for the Spellbinders booth at Feb '08 CHA-Winter.
This sweet little baby dress was created entirely from Spellbinders dies -- the dress from patterned paper, using the largest of the large set of Nestabilities Petite Scalloped Circles. I cut the circle from patterned paper and then trimmed away the V's on each side to create the sleeves of the dress and the shoulders. The neck was cut away by using the new Nestabilities Classic Petite Ovals (smallest of the small set). All edges were inked.
A duplicate dress was cut from white shimmer cardstock and positioned slightly off-center underneath the dress, to give the look of a petticoat. The dress is finished by piercing holes in all the scallops, a tiny light green silk bow & flat-backed light pink pearls. It is popped up on the cardfront.
The "sweet pea" tag image by Lockhart Stamp Co was stamped on white shimmer cardstock and colored with Copic markers. Here's a closeup of that darling pea:
Overall card size is 5" x 7". The white scalloped layer on the card base was made with the largest of the large set of Nestabilities Scalloped Rectangles, cut & pieced around the edges of the pink card base. Edges of the patterned paper were rounded.
I have more ideas on how to use this little baby dress and I can't wait to show them to you! So how do you like it?
Supplies:
Spellbinders dies: Nestabilities Petite Scalloped Circles, Petite Classic Ovals, Classic Scalloped Rectangles & Tags 5 (for Sweet Pea). Stamps: Sweet Pea in a Pod by Lockhart Stamp Co. Paper: Sweet Pea patterned paper (Emma & Brenna designs) by Fancy Pants, Razzleberry Light Prismatics & Cryogen White Iridescent by Prism. Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black by Tsukineko, Copic Sketch markers, Worn Lipstick Distress Ink by Tim Holtz for Ranger. Accessories: Flat-backed light pink pearls from EllenHutson.com, light green silk ribbon (unknown source), sponge, Pop-Up Glue Dots, paper piercing tool by Making Memories.
Check back tomorrow, when it's time for another of Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenges!
Absolutley and totally adorable. I'm glad your vision came together too! Love your blog. TFS!
Posted by: SueD | February 14, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Very clever and cute idea Sharon. Love it.
Cheryl Sims
Posted by: Cheryl Sims | February 14, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Just beautiful.
Posted by: Marja Schellenberg | February 14, 2008 at 02:29 PM
This is adorable!
Posted by: Jenn D | February 14, 2008 at 02:43 PM
this is just precious, Sharon! great job, thanks for sharing your sweet creation
Posted by: Donna | February 14, 2008 at 02:53 PM
OMG! You are just too, too clever and talented. I LOVE that dress!!!
Posted by: broni | February 14, 2008 at 04:10 PM
Most EXCELLENT!! Very clever!
Posted by: Linda C. | February 14, 2008 at 05:15 PM
Well look at you, Miss Creative! That is just pretty clever ;) TFS!
Posted by: Tami Mayberry | February 14, 2008 at 05:20 PM
I like it, I like it...I just hope it's a lot easier than it looks! It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Pat S. | February 14, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Very, very cute!!!
Posted by: sandie994 | February 14, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Fantastic idea, how creative!
Nettie
Posted by: nettie | February 14, 2008 at 08:01 PM
Your are too clever! I LOVE that little dress! It is a wonderful element to a beautiful card.
Posted by: Beth | February 15, 2008 at 12:04 AM
Finally I am getting a chance to peek in again. Welcome home and the card is so cute!
Posted by: DeniseLynn | February 15, 2008 at 07:13 AM
Now how many people do you think know what a petticoat is,let alone having the experience of "having" to wear one!!! Very cute card and imaginative, can't wait to get the large Spellbinder dies.
Posted by: F.Bartlett | February 15, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Yow Wheeeeeeee!! What an awesome mind you have. This card is "over the top" gorgeous!!
I wish I could think like that!! TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | February 15, 2008 at 12:29 PM
That is just as cute as can be! You are just to clever, Sharon! ;) Love it!
Posted by: Rose Ann | February 16, 2008 at 02:25 AM
I love your idea! I like how you offset the other dress to make it look like a petticoat -- without that layer, it might not have looked so realistic. TFS! Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne nielsen | February 16, 2008 at 07:54 AM
Sweeeet Sharon!
Posted by: Terri Honz | February 16, 2008 at 08:43 AM
Wow! Very creative.
Posted by: marcia schauer | February 16, 2008 at 09:49 AM
This is so sweet, Sharon! I love the little pea pod!
Posted by: Shel9999 | February 17, 2008 at 08:11 AM
FYI = Sharon I have this card in England at the International Show, they are absolutely LOVING it!!
Great job!
Kim
Posted by: Kim | February 17, 2008 at 03:59 PM