Feb 06 2009
Guest Gift
Yesterday I began an Afternoon Tea ensemble that I designed for CHA. Today’s featured piece is a gift for the guest. I think this is my favorite piece of the entire ensemble.
I stamped the image on water color paper using Versamark and embossed it with Ranger Gold/Gold Tinsel embossing powders. The image was water colored with Tombow markers, I painted the inner portion of the heart with a mixture of Pearl Ex and Gum Arabic. Once the painting was dry I used a kraft knife to cut around the edges. Deckle scissors were used to cut a heart out of Cobalt Blue Prism paper. I placed the image on top of the blue heart using SU Dimensionals. Using a hole punch, I punched a small hole in the upper portion of the heart and attached Ivory taffeta ribbon. The ribbon is long enough to tie the heart onto a doorknob or a chair post. I attached a gold tassel at the bottom of the heart, together with a bow and fuchsia rosettes. Tiny Kaiser pearls were used intermittently on the inner portion of the heart and can be purchased at Joan’s Garden’s. At the end of the tea, the gift is given to the guest to take home.
This ensemble would be very beautiful for a wedding as well. I would tone down the hues and use pastels for the background papers, using the brides colors.
- Paper: Canson 140 lbs. cold pressed water color paper, Prism Cobalt Blue
- Ink: Versamark
- Accessories: Heating tool, Ranger Gold/Gold Tinsel embossing powders, paint brush, Tombow markers, Pearl Ex, Gum Arabic, Kaiser Pearls, Ivory Taffeta Ribbon, Gold Tassel, SU Dimensionals, kraft knife, cutting board, Fiskars deckle scissors, Gold Krylon pen, hole punch
Wow. Absolutely stunning, Jerri!!! It’s always SUCH a treat coming to your blog!
Simply gorgeous! I’m amazed by your creations!!!
OMG, this is exquisite. Every time I see a project you’ve made with this stamp, I drool. This is definitely on my got to have list LOL. Jerri, every project you introduce is a step above the last… if that can even be possible. I ADORE this!
Happy Weekend,
Cathy
Gorgeous!! Love the colors, and the tassel is a fantastic addition!!
Oh Jerri - one lovely creation right after another!! This is beautiful!!
Just Gorgeous!!!
What a beautiful project Jerri! I’m sure it would be a most memorable gift for your guest!
Jerri again a very Gorgeous piece of art! Such keepsakes you make.
Wonderful Jerri…you are such a tease…when oh when can we get theses stamps…we’ll be hard pushed to re-create to get your particular look! Thanks for brightening my Saturday…just a wonderful little creation and sooo weddingy too. Would almost go into the wedding favour market to be able to use these stamps endlessly.
Gorgeous gorgeous!!
Jerri, Wow! This is beautiful. What a special treat for the guest to get to take home from the tea. I love the colors!
Joan
Just when I think I have seen my favorite one of your gorgeous pieces of art I open my email and find it is replaced with a new one. How do you come up with so many beautiful ideas? I loved the purses, then the tea pot and cups and now this heart. I cannot wait to get these stamps. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Gail
Jerri, this is so beautiful…I know it took a long time, but so worth it w/the wonderful outcome of it! I love it and I am so amazed at your ability to create dimensional things out of stamps and they are so amazing, gf!
Pinky
So stunning, Jerri — totally a WOW take home gift!!! OH my, I can’t imagine being invited to have tea in your beautiful dining room, and then going home with a gift like this!!! Now THAT would be an afternoon to remember!!! How beatiful this is!!!
Jerri - this is a gorgeous gift idea. Once again you have created a masterpiece!!!
As always, another elegant creation from you…you are quite the ‘original’ when it comes to your art
WOW!!!!! That about says it all! This would make a beautiful bookmark!
As usual I love all of your projects! Thanks for sharing
Always beautiful and romantic your cards i love it.
Jerri -
Stunning work as usual. Your pieces are always beautiful and elegant and worth saving as family heirlooms. Thank you for your response about the watercolor paper.
Elaine
Just beautiful! I will be your guest ANY time -LOL! Hugs,
I enjoy checking regularly to see your gorgeous creations.
Oh my just beautiful, what a lovely gift to be able to take home!
This is just the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever seen…since the last project you made! I have fallen in love with the Me & Carrie Lou stamps you use, but the website for them has a warning that the site might damage my computer. Can you give me any direction on how I might purchase some of these stamps? Thanks a million…and for sharing your lovely artwork.
So gorgeous, Jerri!! I love your perfect coloring, pretty tassel, and little flowers!! Fantastic gift!!
How pretty Jerri! What a sweet gift that would be for guests! What kind of tea and treats are we having?
So beautiful and elegant!
Beautiful Jerri! What a fabulous gift!
Jerri - this is magnificent - every single thing you do is magnificent. Love it!
Quite beautiful. Dainty too. Love it.
Gorgeous!!
What a beautiful project, Jerri….absolutely gorgeous as only you can do!!! I can’t wait to see the whole set!!!
Absolutely stunning! What an absolutely wonderful gift to receive. I admire all your work and this is certainly a wonderful piece of art. I have added this to my list of favorites.
Hugs
Heather