Nov 18 2008
Groom’s Card
This is one of my favorite cards and can you believe I didn’t keep the template when I made it! What was I thinking???? I changed the template so many times while designing it that the original one no longer applied to the finished product . . . LOL.
I used multiple papers in the design, the card has several layers. The lapel and pockets are a shimmery charcoal gray cardstock that I purchased from Flourishes. I didn’t have stripe paper so I used shimmery silver and Basic Black SU papers to make the striped paper for the tie. I cut black strips and adhered them to the gray paper and then cut out the tie. The tie tack, cuff links, and buttons on the vest are Kaiser pearls that I also purchased from Flourishes. I used a Krylon silver pen to paint the buttons on the vest to match. I watercolored a rose, cut it out and attached it to the lapel for the groom’s boutonniere. The size of this card is about 5 x 7, possibly a bit larger.
I made a tag on the inside of the card that says Happily Ever After. If I give this card to a bride, I’ll leave the tag in, if I give it to the groom, I’ll replace it with a plain piece of note paper. The flowers and leaves were painted on watercolor paper, cut out and adhered on dimensionals.
- Paper: Shimmery Charcoal, Shimmery Silver, Basic Black, Whisper White, watercolor
- Ink: Versamark, Basic Black
- Accessories: Tombow markers, Ranger gold/gold tinsel EP, heating tool, watercolor brush, Kaiser pearls, dimensionals, Nestibilities, craft knife, cutting mat
Okay, I have to share this with you. I don’t normally endorse products, but I want to tell you about this product I recently purchased. I ordered the Scor Mat from Joan’s Gardens (and Joan I shamelessly harvested this picture from your blog because I’m way too lazy to take the time to photograph my mat). I have to say this is the best mat ever! I’ve used it non-stop the past several days while making Christmas designs that I’ll soon be sharing. What I love most about this mat is that the measurements go all the way to 1/8″ increments . . . fantastic for perfect placement of layers on cards or any other projects. As you can see in the picture, it also has diagonals lines that are fabulous for cutting angles. I love the mat so much I’ve placed another order with Joan for a second one. I want one for cutting on and one to be kept perfect, I’m a tad bit spoiled, but in my defense this mat is very affordable. Check out Joan’s store on her blog, it’s fabulous and she ships immediately.
Jerri– what a unique and fabulous design!!! I love everything about this– and no template! Well, I’m certain that it would not take much with your marvelous creativity to make up one quick!
So completely amazing, Jerri!!! The intricate details on this are incredible!
I am totally speechless! This is the most awesome Groom’s card I have ever seen…in my long life! REALLY!
My neice called me from Ruston last night to tell me that she is engaged! Now how timely is all this!
Too bad you don’t have the template…I would be on bended knee…begging! Because casing this beauty would be nearly impossible without your help! LOL!
All joking aside, this is beyond awesome Jerri! It should be in a frame to be cherished as a precious keepsake. Stunning, indeed!
Oh Jerri, I’m picking my jaw up off of the floor. This is amazing!! It looks real! So hard to believe it’s a card. You are so very talented - everything I see here is such a pleasant surprise!!
Hey, Becca..get my jaw off the floor while you’re at it. I’m speechless…gorgeous!
This is absolutely stunning!!! The most creative thing I’ve seen.
This is the most amazing card I have seen to date. I am so glad that I found your blog. What an inspiration you are.
Mary
Unbelievable!
Wow! Jerri this is absolutely amazing, terrific, fantastic, and all of the words that can possibly can describe your card. It is wonderful and I love it.
Great job as usual!!
Joan
Wow, this is truly amazing Jerri!!
This is such an amazing creation, Jerri!!! Again, your meticulous attention to every little detail puts your work far and above the rest — as always, I am in AWE over this creation — BEYOND FABULOUS!!!
I am speechless because this is goooooooorgeous and because you didn’t keep the template!!???? I sure hope you can work out the details again!
Jerri this is the most Gorgeous Card I think I have ever seen as well. I can’t believe it…When I first opened your blog I couldn’t believe it was a card. It looks like a real tuxedo that you photographed! I am just amazed by your talent ! Thanks so much for sharing it. What Fantastic Inspiration it is…..Cynde
That groom’s card is phenomenal, as well as a beautiful testament to your creative talents AND perseverence! For someone like me who is into “details,” this is such a treat for the eyes. Then you have to throw a bit of enabling in too! I’ve been debating about that Scor-Pal mat. Thanks for the recommendation. Linda
Wow. That card is stunning!
I SO love the way you pieced and layered this card! You get every single detail, right down to the last button…. perfection.
Hmmmmm… Joan doesn’t have this mat on her site right now. Who makes it? It does look wonderful!
First of all your groom’s jacket is totally stunning!!!! I can not believe it is a card…wow! Second, I just ordered the Scor-Mat from Papertrey along with more of their 110# Premium White CS. I thought the mat would be perfect for my coloring of images while watching sports with my DH. After reading your blog info I can see many more uses. Jerri, TFS your gorgeous art and any helpful tool hints.
WOW!! My mouth is still hanging open. This is amazing!
Jerri, I don’t know what to say. Your card is beyond words. I had to do a double take to convince myself that it really was a card. I love how you’ve captured every little detail. That is only one of the things I love about your creations — your attention to detail. Thank you for your willingness to share this amazing card with us.
Absolutely fabulous! the detail is amazing. Beautiful job.
Jerri…..I would dearly LOVE to have the pattern for this Groom’s Coat!!!
It is the neatest dang thing I’ve seen for a GUY!!! What a keep sake as well. If you ever figure out how you made this and can send some guide lines or better still….a pattern…..please send it to me.
THANKS BUNCHES!!!
What an awesome card!! Too bad you don’t still have a pattern. TFS
Oh my goodness! That does NOT look like paper! You are amazing!
Couldn’t you just kick yourself for not making another template…but I’m sure you could create it again.
It really was such a fabulous project. I remember just gasping the first time I saw it. Incredibly creative friend.
Forgive me for being dense, but how does the ruler how you get straight layers? This looks very interesting - but I can’t get a visual in my mind of how this would work. I love lots of layers too, but really struggle with them being straight. Any pointers would be great! I have the scor pal but not the scor mat.
Oh, my Heavens, Jerri! This is the most amazing thing I’ve seen since the last card you posted! You see, everything you post is amazing. This might be a little beyond amazing. The details and your dedication to getting every last little bit right is a thing of wonder.
I’m laughing at Leslie’s comment. When Leslie tells you that you hit a homerun, you HIT IT! WOW. This card is truly beyond amazing — I hope the recipient saves it. So incredibly special.
You were the Card of the Week at Card of the Week.com. You can see the original post here: http://www.cardoftheweek.com/2008/11/card-of-the-w-2.html.
I did use a picture from your post, with links back to the site and the original post. I hope that is OK. Please feel free to email me if you need me to change anything.
I also have an “I was featured” on badge for you if you want it
What an incredible card!! You must be one amazingly patient woman.
I love it!!
Oh my goodness!!! What an absolutely amazing and beautiful card!!! It must have taken you forever to add all those little details. I would have a hard time giving such a card away.
Incredible, just incredible!!! You are AMAZING!!!
There ya go making me drool again…my keyboard will never be the same!!! I absolutely love this groom card, Jerri…soooo AWESOME is every way!!! Thanks for telling us about the matt, too…now I know I need to get one!!!
my mouth has hit the floor, I cannot believe such beautifulness even exists. Please, please link the template even of the one that doesnt work. I am in awe!
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is just AWESOME, the wk. that went into this is amazing, the detail outstanding.
I’m speechless.
Jerri,
All I can say is awesome!! It must have taken you a while to create this beauty and whatever time it took, the end results are award winning. I would submit it to some magazines if I were you!! I hope whoever receives it truly appreciates the work you did.
Oh, my goodness! What an amazing card! This is not just the card of the week; it has to be the card of the year. It’s fabulous!!!
This is unbelievable!!! I have never seen anything like it! Wow, Wow, Wow!! You are amazingly talented!
WOW! Your tuxedo is perfect!!! Looks like you took a picture of you! Just Perfect
WOW!!!!! That is so cool!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Stunning
Oh my word!!! This is STUNNING!!!!!