Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Tulip Fields Bridge Card

I have been wanting to demonstrate how to stamp a field of tulips using the Tulip Fields Stamp Set. Stampin' Up! shared this with demonstrators at one of our last OnTour gatherings, and I just haven't had time to try it! This particular card was originally shared by Kelly Acheson.  I made a few tweaks, and here is mine!



Measurements:   

  • Calypso Coral: 4 1/4" x 8 1/4", 1 1/4" x 5 1/2" strip
  • Basic White: 2 pcs @ 2 5/8" x 4 1/8"
  • Flowering Fields DSP (N): 2 pcs @ 1 1/4" x 4 1/8", 1 1/4" x 5 1/2" (strip of tulips), 1/2" x 2 5/8"(back), 
  • Pear Pizzazz: 1 1/4" x 4 1/8" (strip of tulips)
  • Basic Black: scrap
To Make This Card:

  • Score the 4 1/4" x 8 1/4" piece at 1 3/8" - 2 3/4". Turn and repeat at the other end.
  • Crease well with a bone folder creating an "accordion" fold.  Adhere 2 DSP strips to front panels.  Set aside.
  • Next, we'll stamp the White, center panel.  Stamp the "windmill" in Memento Black in the center of this piece, near the top.  This will dictate the placement of the "field of flowers".
  • Place a pencil mark at the center of this piece. (approx at 1 3/8" in).
  • Place White piece into the Stamparatus.  Line up the long piece of "flowers" with the bottom of the "windmill", with the "center" of the field lined up with the pencil mark.  Before closing the acrylic plate, look at the grid and make sure the flowers are straight!
  • Now, ink up the stamp with Poppy Parade.  Stamp your piece.
  • Next, take the "wedge" of flowers, ink up the first "wedge" in Poppy Parade, hand stamp with the point matching the pencil mark.  Clean stamp.
  • Next, ink up the "wedge" in Calypso Coral. Hand stamp on either side of the "base wedge".  Clean stamp.
  • And, lastly, ink up the "wedge" in Flirty Flamingo and stamp into the remaining opening wedges.
  • Add a tint of "sky" in Pool Party using a Blending Brush. Stamp several clouds, in Pool Party around the "windmill".  Attach this piece, onto center of card.
  • Next, cut strip of "flowers" from the Tulips Dies into both the Pear Pizzazz strip and the tulip strip.  The Pear Pizzazz you will leave intact and attach directly to the "bridge" piece.  Trim excess.
  • Take the DSP strip and cut off the "stems", leaving just the "flowers". Attach this to the Pear Pizzazz stems.
  • Add Tear & Tape to ends of "bridge" and attach to card as shown.
  • FInish with a die cut, black bicycle on front.
  • If desired, add White piece to back side for sentiment and signature.
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