I have seen some wonderful quilted top note cards lately and thought I'd try one for myself. This is a great way to use your Designer Papers- especially since they are on sale this month! To create the quilted look, I punched out about 16 squares of Raspberry Tart Designer Paper using the 1 1/4" square punch. I then took a quarter sheet of Pretty in Pink cardstock and covered it with the Anywhere Glue Stick and created my pattern of squares. I opted to use a diagonal pattern, but a simple straight line or brick pattern works well too. Don't worry too much about making sure the squares are glued on perfectly since you'll be running it through the Big Shot. Once you are happy with your design, you will then die cut the quarter sheet using the Stampin' Up exclusive Top Note Die. To create more texture, you can also use the harlequin pattern Texturz plate on your quilt - this idea was CASEd from splitcoast stamper traciac. This card also uses textured cardstock which adds anothersubtle layer of texture.
Supplies: Kind Thanks Stamp Set, Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper, Old Olive textured cardstock, Pretty in Pink cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Slot Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Anywhere Glue Stick, Tombo Multi Adhesive, Big Shot, Top Note Die, Stampin Up backgrounds #1 Texturz plates.
Hello Kandi,
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you sharing this beautiful card. Thank you! I have been searching and praying for a special layout. My Dad passed away just this past Friday (6/26/09). He "loved" making quilts. So your design holds a very special meaning to me. I am sure other family members that knew him will feel the same. This will be perfect for my sympathy cards I need to make and send in the very near future. Again, thank you so much for sharing.
God Bless you and yours,
Cherie
Posted by: Cherie | July 01, 2009 at 05:54 PM