Inspiration - Gatherings
Quilts and quilt cards are a great inspiration and this is my second attempt at a card based on a French Rose quilt. My first attempt had a grid of squares with each holding a torn paper flower but it just wasn’t working for me.
As always I start with my extensive Pinterest boards, Crafted Cards. And Pretty Little Paper Crafts .
I decided I didn’t have to be so literal and just chose to do one flower on a large square that I angled in a pleasing way on a card base. I grabbed some scrap strips that co-ordinated and just created a simple pattern around the square.
This card is for a friend just to touch base and I hope it inspires you to try your hand at quilt inspiration and the many ways you can re-interpret other designs to create something of your own.
I’ve included a set of beautiful rose freebies for you, link below.
Happy paper crafting!
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Just to give you more ideas of the mix of colors and borders you can choose.
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The image that inspired my first attempt, a vintage French Rose quilt. I love this quilt.
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I also created a gift card envelope for another recipient in the family to place in this card. The closure is basically a clasp made with two circles and stapled together with the rose glued on the front.
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The corner tuck is glued on the back and securely holds the gift card. I already had the perfect shabby flower in my stash using the same papers.
Let me know what you make on my Facebook page, I’d love to see it.
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