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[MrsETaylor]

To create the card you will need

Cardstock
patterned paper
jute ribbon
border sticker
chipboard sticker
rhinestones
metal sheet {tenSecond Studio)
metal tools
alcohol ink
liquid adhesive
sanding block
tensecond studios texture plates


Step 1- Cut cardstock at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Score at 4 1/4". Set aside. Cut orange cardstock at 4 1/8" x 5 3/8". Cut two pieces of patterned paper 2 3/8" x 4 1/4". Adhere to orange cardstock




Step 2- Apply border sticker to seam. Cut jute ribbon at 5". Wrap around seam of patterned paper and adhere to back side of card front.





Step 3- Cut out large oval from orange cardstock and layer onto card front using pop dots. Cut out 2 1/8" x 2 5/8" piece blue patterned paper. Adhere to card front using pop dots. Add cracked glass piece to card front.




Step 4- on Appletini metal, rub designs from 3 separate plates with stump.



Step 5- Sand raised surfaces with sand block.



Step 6- Using eraser tool, smooth entire surfaces of metal.



Step 7- trace flower onto back side of metal 3 times. I used the acrylic piece that the June kit stamp came on for my template. Cut out flowers




Step 8- Apply alcohol ink to blending tool and dab flowers.



Step 9- Take one flower and using small bristle paint brush, roll edges of petals. Repeat with second flower.






Step 10- Cut off one petal from last flower. Roll 4 remaining petals.





Step 11- roll single petal tightly.



Step 12- Glue each layer of flower into larger layer




Step 13- Finish card with rhinestones, tag, sentiment.



Here is the final card and a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you for making my time here at Scrapbook Star so enjoyable. I've been blessed to work here and I hope that I've given you inspiration along the way.

Again
Thank you from the bottom of my heart

Erika
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Creativity is a type of learning process where the teacher and pupil are located in the same individual.--ARTHUR KOESTLER:

[fleursbydesign]

I will miss your wonderful tutorials Erika!
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2010 Goal 120 Layouts and 25 cards

[Eliane]

You have shared some fantastic tutorials with us : thank you
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Eliane

[peeps]

You certainly know how to go out with a bang!
Awesome techniques and great step by step instructions.

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Melissa

[lind]

Thanks so much Erika for all the tutorials and techniques!
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Linda

[Tara Orr]

holy intricate card!! Love it!

you will be missed my friend but i wish you continued success in your scrappy future (not that you will need it you talented little thing!)

Cheers and keep in touch!
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[MrsETaylor]

thank you for your kind words ladies. I so appreciate them
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Creativity is a type of learning process where the teacher and pupil are located in the same individual.--ARTHUR KOESTLER: