Watercolor Pencil Cottage Rose Birthday Card

Today's card features the Abigail Rose product suite. I think it is absolutely beautiful! I couldn't resist purchasing the entire product suite! 

The style of the stamps and the designer series paper reminds me of early 1900's fabric. I would love to make a quilt out of this paper pack! The color palette is a mixture of browns, vanilla, grey, and black with a hint of pale pink. 

 

I used watercolor pencils in Flirty Flamingo, Early Espresso, Old Olive, and Daffodil Delight to add a soft texture to the stamped rose. 

 

 

I first added color to the sketch lines in the stamp to create shadows. Then I filled in each petal and leaf with less pressure to accentuate the shadow areas.

 

Inside the card I added a leaf image along side of a strip of the Crumb Cake floral patterned paper for an extra embellishment.

Below are the measurements and supply list to recreate this Cottage Rose birthday card. If you need supplies to recreate this card, please, shop my online store HERE.

Measurements

• Card Base: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"; scored at 4-1/4" (Thick Very Vanilla Cardstock)
• 1st Mat: 3-5/8" x 4-7/8" (Early Espresso Cardstock)
• 2nd Mat: 3-1/2" x 4-3/4" (Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• Rose: 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" (Very Vanilla Cardstock)
• Greeting: 3/8" x 2-1/2" (Very Vanilla Cardstock)
• Inside DSP Strip: 1/2" x 5-1/2" (Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper (DSP))

Supply List

Stamps
#159040 Cottage Rose Stamp Set (also available as a bundle with the Cottage Flowers Dies with item #159048 Cottage Rose Bundle)

Paper
#144237 Thick Very Vanilla Cardstock
#101650 Very Vanilla Cardstock
#119686 Early Espresso Cardstock
#159037 Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper (DSP)

Ink
#147114 Early Espresso Ink Pad
#141709 Watercolor Pencil Assortment #1
#149014 Watercolor Pencil Assortment #2

Embellishments
#158136 Brushed Brass Butterflies
#104430 Dimensionals
#144108 Mini Dimensionals

Tools
#159047 Cottage Flowers Dies (also available as a bundle with the Cottage Rose stamp set with item #159048 Cottage Rose Bundle)
#118486 Clear Block C
#118485 Clear Block D
#118489 Clear Block G
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
#126200 Stampin' Scrub
#153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner

I love these brushed brass butterfly embellishments! The butterflies have a gorgeous, reflective metallic finish that pairs well with every color in the Stampin' Up! catalog. The size is great for a variety of project sizes. I really like how they are dimensional without adding too much bulk or weight to a card! They are flat on the top too, making it less likely that they will tear an envelope in the mail. The brushed brass butterflies are a winner in my book!

I hope you enjoyed today's Cottage Rose birthday card. If you need supplies to make this floral card, please, shop my online store HERE.

If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth