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Elegant Bella's Bloom and Border

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I have been in a Krafty mood lately......everything I make involves Kraft Cardstock in one way or another.  It can make a really fun card, or can make a really classy card. 

I like this one.  I think it looks quite elegant.  Maybe a Wedding card? Or an Anniversary card - but Hey!, whatever the reason - I'm happy with it! 

I hope you like it too! 

Click here for instructions. 

The Baha Breeze Satin Ribbon and Cardstock really make it! 

But, I didn't have enough White Brads for everyone attending my February Stamp Camp, and the ones I did have were too 'white'.....so, I decided to show a technique where you can colour the plain brads you have to whatever colour you want. 

We started off with silver brads.  Push into Versamark ink (or Craft ink in your chosen colour!) . Dip into Embossing Powder (we did white - but you would use clear if you were using a coloured craft ink) . Heat with heat tool until embossing powder melts....then when it is still hot dip it back into the powder again and heat again -

Hey Presto! A brad in whichever colour you want. 

You may need to 'roughen' the top of your brad up a little with a sanding block before you start.....

 

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Comments (14)
21 Wednesday, 04 March 2009 20:27
Andrea
This is soooo pretty! Thanks for the instructions! I never thought of changing the color of my brads to match my project!
22 Wednesday, 04 March 2009 22:50
Lucia Kaiser
Kirsteen: This is beautiful. It is so elegant! Who would have thought Kraft paper would be described this way. Beautiful job. Thanks for the instructions.
23 Thursday, 05 March 2009 07:38
Judy
Beautiful!  Love the choice of color and textures and the option for the brad. Great card! Bella certainly does bloom on this one!
24 Thursday, 05 March 2009 08:10
Michelle
This is a beautiful card, very elegant.  I can't wait to try out this technique for the brads with my ladies...thanks so much for sharing with us...
25 Thursday, 05 March 2009 10:38
Susan Gentile
This card is STUNNING!!!!  I have been on the fence about buying this stamp set, and now my mind is made up....  I *must* have it!  Hopefully I can recreate your design.  Really really beautiful!  Susan :)
26 Thursday, 05 March 2009 12:54
Kari
LOVE YOUR CARD!  Great idea on the Brad.  It's just beautiful!
27 Thursday, 05 March 2009 14:45
Laura Bargwell
This card is just beautiful!  Thanks for sharing it.  Thanks for also sharing how you made it! I like the idea of embossing powder versus craft ink.
Laura
28 Thursday, 05 March 2009 17:58
Christy
I love the crisp and elegant look to the white embossing on the kraft cardstock. It's just gorgeous!
29 Friday, 06 March 2009 08:29
Loretta
I love this card.  It's one of my favorites for it's elegance.
30 Friday, 06 March 2009 10:29
Sue Lelli
Kirsteen, You know how much I LOVE your Kraft paper and the Baja Blue is one of my favorites with it.  This truly is one of my favorite cards you have created for our Stamp Camp.  Thanks!
31 Friday, 06 March 2009 13:01
Penny Nelson
This is such an awesome card!  Thanks for the instructions. 
32 Wednesday, 11 March 2009 21:15
Joy
As always your work is wonderful! Love the unique color combinations. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.
33 Thursday, 12 March 2009 11:46
Sandy
I love the beautiful card.  Embossing a brad with the color I need is really a big help.  Thanks and keep the ideas coming.
34 Wednesday, 08 April 2009 15:57
snowmammabearg
Hi, Kirsteen! I enjoyed making this card at your last "Stamp Camp". It is simple but elegant. How nice!  

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