Yes, I did make a card and yes you can say FINALLY!! It even has a tutorial to go with it.
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I got my inspiration for this card from this picture. There is even a tutorial on how to make it HERE !! First off, I absolutely LOVE pencil skirts, they can really slim aperson down, and they are sexy without being showy. Add in the lace and you have a feminine SHOWSTOPPER.
I have had this idea for quite sometime to put this on a card (because I don't sew), and saw someone else (maybe Splitcoast ??) use punches for a lacey look. I decided to try my hand at it, and came up with a card that is perfect for many occasions - bridal showers, engagements, christenings, birthdays, baptisms, etc. The one I made is for my Mother In Law's birthday.
OK, now get out your punches and create along with me!
The punches you are going to need for this are the scallop edge (#119882), the eyelet border (#119853), and the dotted scallop ribbon border (#119275).
I am sure that you could use other brands or ones that are similar, but these are the Stampin' Up! punches that I have and am going to use. Find what works in your room and play along.
My first layer is punched with the eyelet punch on card stock weight vellum, and then it is glued on ONLY ON THE TOP EDGE. I got it as close to the bottom as I could and my base is very vanilla.
The next row is punched with the scallop edge using the Vanilla DSP from the Nuetrals Prints pack (#117157). This was glued on top and again only on the top edge.
The next layer is the ribbon punch and it is punched into plain vanilla card stock. I glued it over the top edge of the DSP layer to cover it. I punched 3 strips of each kind of paper and then glued them in the same order up the rest of the card.
And here is my finished card. Doesn't it totally go with the skirt up top?!? I added one of my FAVORITE FLOWERS and some organza ribbon. I also stamped a sentiment in the same color that I sponged the flower in, pink pirouette.
I know my MIL will absolutely LOVE this card, since she is very into the Victorian style. Hope you have fun, tootles and happy stamping!!
Beautiful card! I loved your flower tutorial too!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Posted by: Judy McMcMullen | September 06, 2011 at 11:29 AM
I love the scallop look. I have a few of these punches and love them.
Posted by: Sandy Desaulniers | April 16, 2011 at 01:16 PM
Julie,
Your lacey card is so delicate and exquisite. A very elegant card for a wedding or baby girl shower!!!Just one question...how wide are the strips?
Posted by: Dorothy Uzun | March 28, 2011 at 08:35 PM
Very pretty. TFS
Posted by: Georgie in Somerset | March 28, 2011 at 03:13 AM
Absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Glenda J | March 27, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Great card, Julie! Very pretty and elegant - I love those punches!
Posted by: Claudia Piegdon | March 27, 2011 at 06:34 PM
What an elegant looking card. I plan to make one to use as a wedding card. Thank you for the inspiration and sharing.
Posted by: Mary Havlovic | March 27, 2011 at 04:17 AM
Wow, stunning skirt *and* card!! LOVE them both, and I might just make them both ;-)
Posted by: Sherylee | March 26, 2011 at 11:48 PM
I love it over the whole card, and your flower is so pretty, she will LOVE this!
Here is a link to one I made not to long ago :)
http://conniescraftycreations.blogspot.com/2011/03/vintage-wedding-shower.html
Posted by: Conniecrafter | March 26, 2011 at 01:51 PM
Sweet card, Julie! It's always so fun to see another use for all the awesome punches! TFS!
Posted by: Judi_Stamparooni | March 25, 2011 at 06:20 PM
Thank you so much for featuring my skirt! Your card turned out just adorable. Great work!
Posted by: Leanne | March 25, 2011 at 02:30 PM
Julie, this is a great idea! How wide were your strips of vellum and cardstock before you punched them?
Posted by: Queen Mary | March 25, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Hi Julie,
Love the lacy card! Will use for wedding cards for sure! That technique will come in very handy.
Thanks for sharing!
Linda
Posted by: Linda L | March 25, 2011 at 10:42 AM
what a beauty...I'll be using this to make wedding cards.
Posted by: marilyn | March 25, 2011 at 10:01 AM
This is a beautiful card and there's not a doubt your MIL will love it! Great inspiration source - 'card' would never have come to my mind upon seeing it. That's called creativity!
Posted by: Pat Jandacek | March 25, 2011 at 09:51 AM
So very, very pretty!
Posted by: Shoregirl | March 25, 2011 at 08:51 AM
This card is gorgeous! Love it! Very elegant.
Hope you and your boys had a wonderful trip!
Robin (robth on SCS)
Posted by: Robin | March 25, 2011 at 08:40 AM
Your card is absolutely gorgeous! It would make an AWESOME wedding card too! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Anne S | March 25, 2011 at 08:24 AM
Love this card. Tell us though about your holiday. When did you get back? How are the boys? Did they have a good time? Are they still talking about it? Inquiring minds need to know!!
Posted by: Debra | March 25, 2011 at 07:13 AM
Welcome home! Hope your trip to Florida was great. We need to see more pic's gf!!!! I just love what u did with this "lace" card. Will definately try it as I too have those punches. WOW, it blew my mind this am. Better have another cup of coffee to slow my heart and mind down over it....LOL LOL LOL. We are still having snow here..think I need to go to Florida next. Glad u are back safely. How did the boys do on the flight?? Hugs to you Julie. God bless.
Posted by: Evette K. Ciampo | March 25, 2011 at 06:49 AM
Gorgeous!!!! Just like the skirt! Love it!
Posted by: Catherine | March 25, 2011 at 06:48 AM
WOW! What an absolutely gorgeous, lacey card! I've just got to try this one and oh, that is one of my favorite flowers to make!
Posted by: Kheila | March 25, 2011 at 06:35 AM
Stunning.
Love it.
Posted by: Terry | March 25, 2011 at 06:28 AM
Very Pretty!
Posted by: Missy | March 25, 2011 at 05:44 AM
What a soft and timeless card, Julie. Love the sentiment stamped across one of the border strips and I can see why that is one of your favourite flowers. No doubt your MIL will love this beauty.
Posted by: bonnie weiss | March 25, 2011 at 05:33 AM
What a pretty card Julie! So simple to make but so very effective.Hugs Barbara.
Posted by: Barbara | March 25, 2011 at 04:42 AM
Ooh...very pretty! How fun to make too! Thanks Julie! :o)
Posted by: Nancy | March 25, 2011 at 04:23 AM
Lovely, lacey card! Next, I'm going to check out the pretty flower! :)
Posted by: Gabby | March 25, 2011 at 04:23 AM
Julie, this card is completely stunning! So pretty and elegant. I love it! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Wendy Todd | March 25, 2011 at 01:51 AM