Jul 25 2008

Long-Stemmed Rose

Published by leslierich at 2:00 am under Cards

Amethyst Rose Jul08Today I’ve used my Kitchen Sink Stamps Hearts & Roses again.  I’m a little bit awestruck over how realistic the stamps in this set are.  There are four steps to this rose.  You begin with a “blank” that doesn’t look like much of anything, but progressively darker layers yield amazing results.  Anyone can make this rose with no coloring skills whatsoever.

To stamp the rose, I used Stampin’ Up! classic inks, starting with Almost Amethyst.  The second step is Lavender Lace.  The third step is Elegant Eggplant stamped off once — ink up the stamp, stamp once on scratch paper and then on the image.  For the fourth step I used Basic Black.  I hardly use this ink anymore because of its purplish cast but in this case it was just what I needed.  The leaves are done in three steps — Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke and Basic Black.  Shading around the image and panel edges was done with a sponge dauber and Almost Amethyst ink.

The card base is a pre-made 4 1/2″ x 6″ card — a very pale amethyst with a slight texture to it.  Nothing beats having designer paper in the exact shade to match the image so that’s when I love to stamp my own background.  This Amethyst stripe is a single stamp from the Plaid Plus set.  It was just the right size for grounding my main image panel.

Here’s a close up of the rose.

Amethyst Rose Close Jul08

I hope you all have a happy Friday and a great weekend.  I’ve got a busy one coming up — places to go and people to see.  Somehow I’ll need to squeeze in some stamping and gardening, too.  Take care!

  • Stamps:  Hearts & Roses, Plaid Plus — both Kitchen Sink Stamps
  • Paper:  Pre-made card, Whisper White, Almost Amethyst
  • Ink:  Almost Amethyst, Lavender Lace, Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black, Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke
  • Accessories:  Offray Ribbon, ticket corner punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

32 Responses to “Long-Stemmed Rose”

  1. # Joan Bon 25 Jul 2008 at 2:45 am

    Wow, Leslie, another beautiful composition. You are giving me the push I need to use this set.

  2. # Viv (VivLyn)on 25 Jul 2008 at 2:46 am

    Wow, your rose is just beautiful! I don’t have that stem in the set I have…it’s just the 3-step rose!! Isn’t it amazing how realistic they look. My son used to buy his girlfriend (now wife) lavender roses and they were beautiful. I had never seen that color before. Come to think of it, I don’t think she’s had any for about 9 years now (how long they’ve been married)! I thought I taught him better than that! LOL

  3. # Gabrielaon 25 Jul 2008 at 2:53 am

    That’s it! It’s settled. I’m buying this Hearts and Roses stamp set. Of course chances are slim I’ll be able to produce anything remotely as lovely as your creation, but I can dream. TFS.

  4. # Beckyon 25 Jul 2008 at 3:57 am

    This is so beautiful,

  5. # Michelle Ron 25 Jul 2008 at 5:01 am

    I feel as if I could reach out and touch that rose….it is so realistic! Totally amazing! Your card is beautiful, and I love your color choices!

  6. # Jackieon 25 Jul 2008 at 5:16 am

    WOW!!!

  7. # Candy aka cwilliamson 25 Jul 2008 at 5:46 am

    Wow Leslie this is just stunning!! I have this set I need to use it…lol!!!

  8. # Veltaon 25 Jul 2008 at 5:46 am

    Oh Leslie this rose looks like it should be in a vase!!! Just perfectly colored! I will be so glad when my computer gets fixed and I can start posting again. I feel like my right arm has been taken away…I just received the new stamps from Flourishes and cannot wait to ink them up…what beautiful images, as always. If you lived near me, I would ask to come take coloring classes with you!!!

  9. # Pinkyon 25 Jul 2008 at 5:49 am

    Leslie, this is such an awesome card…I love your color choices and it will definitely be a case for me in the future!

    Pinky

  10. # Angelon 25 Jul 2008 at 6:11 am

    SO SO soft and pretty!

  11. # LeAnneon 25 Jul 2008 at 6:15 am

    This is a stunner!
    TFS!
    LeAnne

  12. # Hollyon 25 Jul 2008 at 7:18 am

    so realistic looking! I really love what you’ve done with this!

  13. # Rose Annon 25 Jul 2008 at 7:51 am

    This is so gorgeous and realistic, Leslie!! I really appreciate you giving the color sequence, as this is one of the reasons I don’t do the step stamping all that much. Thank you!!

  14. # Karen Wallaceon 25 Jul 2008 at 8:01 am

    WOW, this is absoltely stunning, the first set of a step rose that really looks like a rose. I may have to order this!!
    Karen

  15. # Cindy H.on 25 Jul 2008 at 8:01 am

    This card is so stunning!!! Your colors are gorgeous! I love your *designer paper*:) and the lovely ribbon treatment!! TFS

  16. # SueBon 25 Jul 2008 at 8:17 am

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. And I don’t care what you say, most of us would be hard-pressed to create an image this beautiful. :0)

  17. # Alexandra Hobsonon 25 Jul 2008 at 8:31 am

    WOW!WOW!WOW!! This is totally gorgeous Leslie, I love the coloring, so real!!!! Just beautiful! *STAMIN HUGS* Alex

  18. # Micheleon 25 Jul 2008 at 9:31 am

    WOW………………………………absolutely STUNNING!!!

    I have one stamp set from KSS; bet this is the next one I buy; love it!!

  19. # elizabethon 25 Jul 2008 at 9:54 am

    Take my breath away GORGEOUS!! Elizabeth Bead Diva

  20. # nancy littrellon 25 Jul 2008 at 9:54 am

    Absolutely Stunning! I love your colors, shading, simple design, ribbons, handmade DP and gorgeous, gorgeous Rose! Wow!!!!!! TFS

  21. # Lisa Dolsonon 25 Jul 2008 at 10:03 am

    What a gorgeous card! The SU! lavenders are absolutely stunning with this stamp - and especially with you doing the stamping! Your card is a beauty!

  22. # notimetostampon 25 Jul 2008 at 3:55 pm

    Leslie, this rose is amazing!!! It is so rich, yet so delicate and pretty and I love the delicate ribbon and lovely, simple layout — fabulous work!!!

  23. # Jessica (jessrose21)on 25 Jul 2008 at 7:05 pm

    Beautiful rose! I love the colors you used and wouldn’t have thought of using Basic Black. The ribbons are the perfect touch.

  24. # Tammy Hershbergeron 25 Jul 2008 at 7:13 pm

    This is beautiful, Leslie! I had forgotten how that Basic Black can have a violet hue to it! It’s perfect for your rose! (Reminds me of a hydrangea that Julie Masse did in greens, but the 4th layer was stamped with Vintage Violet!) We’re so glad to have you playing with us in the Kitchen this month!

  25. # Kayon 25 Jul 2008 at 7:33 pm

    This is absolutely gorgeous! At first glance, I thought “what wonderful coloring!” Love the ribbon and the stripes. Great card!

  26. # Karen Mon 26 Jul 2008 at 4:06 am

    Gorgeous card Leslie! I love the rich purple color of the rose.

  27. # Roxanne Stevenson 26 Jul 2008 at 4:27 am

    Oh my! Sooooooo pretty!

  28. # Sankarion 26 Jul 2008 at 1:08 pm

    oooo what a beauty! that is the most realistic rose i have seen - wow - it kinda takes your breath away looking at it - and the colors are beautiful! wow leslie! I am so in awe!

  29. # Carolon 26 Jul 2008 at 3:12 pm

    What a stunning image!! That rose looks so real I think I can almost smell its sweet perfume! Absolultely beautiful, I love it!!

  30. # Susan (rainy)on 27 Jul 2008 at 12:49 am

    This really is breath-taking!! You used such gorgeous colors on this, too!

  31. # Conniecrafteron 28 Jul 2008 at 6:42 am

    Oh my goodness that is just amazing, that looks like it could be a photo that you just manipalted the colors, so very pretty, love the row of ribbons too, it adds such softness to it!

  32. # Linda Bullardon 26 Aug 2008 at 3:14 pm

    Well! Naturally, this is even more stunning in person, and I’m so happy it’s all MINE!!! What a nice dramatic touch using the Basic Black for the fourth step, especially since it does have that purplish tendency. And those pretty ribbon bows made it across the country just fine. Lovely stamping on the inside and the evelope too. It’s perfect in every way. Thank you so very much, Leslie, my friend. :o) Linda

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