Mar 27 2009

Flourishes Friday Focus: A Bow and No Designer paper

Published by leslierich at 2:00 am under Cards, Flourishes, Tutorials

ButterflyLilacsMar09Today, it was Latisha’s idea that the Flourishes Design Team should challenge themselves to make cards featuring bows and no designer paper.  Well, I’ve been making a lot of bows lately but it seems I don’t get by without the designer paper too often these days.  I thought this was a great idea!  Latisha has prepared something pretty fun on the Flourishes Newsletter for you today so be sure to stop over there and check it out.  She makes the most beautiful bows!

I combined three sets for this card — Butterfly Moments, Lilac, and Ornamental Elements.  It’s an easy card… the butterfly was stamped on Shimmery White and colored very simply with Stampin’ Up! markers.  I cut it out and positioned it on foam mounting tape so it’s fluttering through the lilacs, leaving a swirly trail in its wake.

Even the bow was easy, and if you feel somewhat bow challenged, perhaps this method of creating a bow is something you’d like to try.  I used retired Stampin’ Up! organdy ribbon and a brad from the BasicGrey Boxer collection. 

I formed a length of ribbon into a loop with the tails left hanging.  Then I pinched it in the middle and tucked it between the prongs of the brad.  The prongs went through a hole punched in the cardstock layers and were flattened snugly.  Now, I have a pretty bow — quick and easy!

Here’s a photo of the bow in progress, as it appears just before I tuck it into the brad:

MaizeBowMar09

If you like bows, you’ll love these cards by the rest of the design team:  Christine, Cindy, Faith, Julie, Latisha, Laura, Stacy

And don’t forget to take a trip over to the Newsletter for Latisha’s special on bows.  Thanks so much for your time!  Have a great weekend!

Stamps:  Butterfly Moments, Lilac, Ornamental Elements  Paper:  Brocade Blue textured, Shimmery White, Barely Banana  Ink:  Palette Noir, Lavender Lace, Brocade Blue, markers in Barely Banana, Summer Sun and Brocade Blue  Accessories:  Ribbon, BasicGrey Boxer glazed brad, Martha Stewart scalloped lace punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

25 Responses to “Flourishes Friday Focus: A Bow and No Designer paper”

  1. # NancyKon 27 Mar 2009 at 2:46 am

    Oh Leslie! I love how you used the lilac around the edges - very pretty and gives the look of designer paper!

  2. # Cindy Lawrenceon 27 Mar 2009 at 2:55 am

    So pretty, Leslie! I LOVE making bows this way…easy peasy AND beautiful! :)

  3. # Janineon 27 Mar 2009 at 3:13 am

    Leslie this is just beautiful!! Hope you have a great weekend.

  4. # barb schramon 27 Mar 2009 at 3:43 am

    Beautiful card, Leslie! And thank you for showing the bow in progress! I will definitely give this a try!

  5. # Elenaon 27 Mar 2009 at 4:39 am

    So delicate and light! Love the bow with brad! Thank you for sharing the picture, Leslie! And no DP - that looks great! Thank you for the inspiration!

  6. # Sandy Kon 27 Mar 2009 at 4:45 am

    I love your card. It looks so beautiful and elegant.

  7. # Bev J.on 27 Mar 2009 at 6:21 am

    Beautiful card and a pretty bow with the brad. Watched Latisha’s video-I liked her card with the neat ribbon treatment. tfs

  8. # Josefa Lauraon 27 Mar 2009 at 6:43 am

    Beautiful ribbon and beautiful card …Josefa Laura

  9. # Julie Koerberon 27 Mar 2009 at 6:44 am

    Ornamental Elements — as a trail for the butterfly??? Brilliant! Gosh, that just added the right amount of whimsy! I also love how you framed your butterfly with the lilacs. So creative and so stunning! Thanks too for showing us how you did the bow — very classy!

  10. # Rose Annon 27 Mar 2009 at 7:09 am

    Your butterfly is soooo beautiful, Leslie!! I love the color, and your lilacs look so lovely along the edges!! Your ribbon treatment is wonderful as well…thank you for the details of how to make it!!

  11. # ChristineCreationson 27 Mar 2009 at 7:26 am

    What a great combination of sets! So Springlike…and a gorgeous bow!

  12. # Alexandra Hobsonon 27 Mar 2009 at 8:23 am

    This is beautiful Leslie, very spring!! Love that ribbon and the butterfly is amazing! Have a wonderful weekend! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  13. # Stacy SCS Twinshappyon 27 Mar 2009 at 8:34 am

    Oh Leslie I love love love the yellow for your butterfly and the ribbon. Oh wonderful springy cheery card! :0)

  14. # Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye)on 27 Mar 2009 at 9:17 am

    Leslie - I adore the yellow organdy bow with this gorgeous butterfly card. Thank you for the great tip on fastening the perfect bow with the two proings of any brad. Excellent!

  15. # nancy littrellon 27 Mar 2009 at 9:36 am

    Love your dimensional butterfly and pretty, but easy bow technique. TFS

  16. # cwilliamson 27 Mar 2009 at 9:38 am

    Beautiful Leslie!!

  17. # Lynetteon 27 Mar 2009 at 11:20 am

    Pretty card. What a great idea with the ribbon and the brad!

  18. # Viv (VivLyn)on 27 Mar 2009 at 3:18 pm

    Beautiful! I love the lilac paper you made!

  19. # Laura (scrapnextras)on 27 Mar 2009 at 6:16 pm

    Gorgeous! I love your colour choices and that bow is fabulous! The brad looks perfect and I would not have thought it to be a “faux bow”!

  20. # Sue Kmenton 27 Mar 2009 at 10:09 pm

    Neat tip on the bow! TFS

  21. # Cynthiaon 27 Mar 2009 at 11:51 pm

    Hi Leslie! I’ve been away too long. Even though there is snow on the ground in SLC it is obviously SPRING due to your beautiful flower creations! I love that you have been playing with the oldies but goodies retired florals too! What a classic card this is. Love the lilacs background too!! Thanks for your eye candy!

  22. # Tammyon 28 Mar 2009 at 11:41 am

    Hi Leslie, another beautiful card. I never thought of doing the bow like that. thanks for the tip.

  23. # Anitaon 28 Mar 2009 at 7:58 pm

    Beautiful card! Great way to make a bow.

  24. # Latishaon 31 Mar 2009 at 11:31 am

    just beautiful Leslie! Love the way you did your bow

  25. # Danielleon 03 Apr 2009 at 6:05 am

    Gorgeous card! I love your bow technique…fabulous!!

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