I love pomegranates madly, so I drew this one.
They feel wintry to me (for the PGP Winter Wonderland hop)
since they are in season then & we always nosh on them at Christmas.
The 2 cards here have seed beads sewn on the pomegranate...They feel wintry to me (for the PGP Winter Wonderland hop)
since they are in season then & we always nosh on them at Christmas.
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1...Paper Garden Projects Blog Hop & prize info
2...how to...beaded pomegranate card
3...Pomegranate digital image freebie
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What you'll need to do to win :o)
1) Follow the hop order (below)--visit the Paper Gardeners' blogs
2) Make a little list with the designers and their treats on it
3) Email to custserv@papergardenprojects.com by midnight-EST Nov 24
2) Make a little list with the designers and their treats on it
3) Email to custserv@papergardenprojects.com by midnight-EST Nov 24
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...stitch a beaded pomegranate card
- Neenah White cardstock
- Vanilla Cream Prism cardstock
- Intense Kiwi Prism cardstock
- Heavy weight Vellum cardstock
- Clear embossing powder & heat gun
- White Souffle pen (faux stitches)
- Tombow Monomulti & Scor-tape
- Dimensional foam tape
- BasicGrey Porcelain paper pack (6x6)
- Paper piercer, & needle (thin for beads & regular)
- Red, green, & cream embroidery thread
- Green May Arts ribbon
- Cuttlebug Textile embossing folder
- Clear button, circle punch & Cosmo paper scraps
- CCM Antique label -in chip board (medium weight)
- Paper Temptress Incandescent cardstock
Step 1) Print & emboss the digital pomegranate image (It's linked below for free, if you like it.) I've printed it on Paper Temptress Incandescent cardstock & embossed with clear embossing powder.)
Step 2) Colour with Copic markers. I've used these Copic markers: Lipstick Red R-29; Cadmium Red R-27; Cardinal R-59; New Leaf YG-23; Moss YG-67; Abyss Green BG-75.
Embossed red Copic marker... Not sure if you can tell by this photo, but I added some clear embossing powder to the wet copic marker to give the pomegranate rind some texture & shine. The PT Incandescent paper is one of those semi non-porous papers that will let Copics stay wet for embossing. It just requires working in stages to be quick enough to get powder on before the Copic ink dries.
You could use the image as it is after colouring, of course,
or you could bead the pomegranate seeds:
Step 3) Pierce holes in the image on either side of the each pomegranate seed section. (I like two holes for each bead so that the bead lays flat on its side--instead of showing the hole side.)
Step 4) Stitch seed beads on with needle & thread
Step 5) Mat & embellish the image. Cut the image into a circle, add it to a green mat (this is Intense Kiwi Prism cardstock), and pierce around for white stitches.
Step 6) Add a scallop detail:
A) Punch circles (these are scraps of Cosmo Cricket papers.
B) Add the circles as scallops around under the mat
C) Adhere it to a piece of Vanilla Cream Prism cardstock
D) Pierce around each scallop circle
E) Stitch with different coloured thread
F) Trim around the scallops leaving a bit of an edge
G) Mount the whole thing on dimensional foam tape:
The Cuttlebug embossing background is simply a section of more
Vanilla Cream Prism cardstock (using the Provo Craft Textile folder.)
Vanilla Cream Prism cardstock (using the Provo Craft Textile folder.)
I cheated to get a tidy bow...
(since ribbon is not always my friend):
A) Cut a strip of ribbon about 4 inches or so
B) Make the main bow shape--Fold it in on the ends--to the middle and adhere it
C) Add a small middle piece (cut to about 1 inch, wrapped around, & adhered)
D) Cut two tails & adhere them to the back of the bow
E) Stitch it all together for strength
F) Add a clear button with patterned paper glued to the back of it
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B) Make the main bow shape--Fold it in on the ends--to the middle and adhere it
C) Add a small middle piece (cut to about 1 inch, wrapped around, & adhered)
D) Cut two tails & adhere them to the back of the bow
E) Stitch it all together for strength
F) Add a clear button with patterned paper glued to the back of it
....and here's a mostly white on white version:
The pomegranate for this white card was....
- ...printed & embossed on Heavy weight Vellum cardstock with clear embossing powder.
- Coloured (with the same Copics listed above) & Beaded the same way.
- put on a label (Antique label -in chip board (medium weight) from Creative Cuts & More. (It was painted white, covered with white cardstock, heat'n'stick powder & white Martha Stewart glitter.)
- The light green filgree patterned paper is BasicGrey Porcelain paper pack
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Please click the links below the pomegranate
to download, if you would like to use it:
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Personal use only, please. (Creative Commons Copyright)
The pomegranate PNG is here
The pomegranate PDF is here
Blogger photos (click to see them big...
in case the Flickr ones up top are misbehaving)
And for your list to win:
my word is Frosty (& i'm mel)
Hope you're feeling fabulous today!my word is Frosty (& i'm mel)
P.S. Stuff is on sale at Paper Gardens.
LOTs of it! All That Glitters Sale!
36 comments:
Mel, I love your card. The pomegranate is great. Thanks for the freebie.
Mel, Your cards are just stunning. Love the colors, layout, details, and your coloring is amazing. Thanks for this inspiring eye candy along this winter hop. Also for the great tutorial and freebie digi.
What a gorgeous cards you made what that fab pomegranate...thanks for sharing that great freebie and tutorial!
xxx Margreet
another fabo post kiddo! yes, pomegranates just say winter, Christmas! your's is beautiful!! and of course the beads just make it!!
a week ago I got a WHOLE bag (about 10) pomegranates on the reduced rack at my grocery store for...wait for it... are you ready... a dollar! they were just perfectly ripe too... the grandkids loved them!!
I shall think of YOU next time I have one!! xoxo
oh yeah...thanks for the freebie too *wink*
thanks for sending me on this hop. i super extra love your stitched scallops
Your work is always so gorgeous!
Beautiful! You are an artist!!! Seriously! You raise your creations to the level of fine art! I love your blog! maryv
Gosh Mel, it's not fair that one person have so much talent! I love your image, and it's fabulous beaded like that! Looks super yummy!
What a beautiful card & so much work!! TFS!!
Gorgeous pom. You are too talented. You need to be selling your drawings girl. Better then lots that I see online for sale. Love the bow cheat... as ribbon and bow tying is not my friend. Gorgeous cards!
Your pomegranate is great. I like to drink pomegranate juice.
granted this is gorgeous work..really
ron G. on his way over love lady
Gorgeous, gorgeous and gorgeous!
Ack!!! I love this image - adore pomegranates! I love to bead on my cards too. Thanks for the reminder to pull out my stash of beads!
~ky
Lovely card, and thanks for sharing the process for it too (and the image!) Loving this winter hop!
Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.
Khunter47
Thank you for freebies. Link on your post was added to Lori's freebie list
Mel that Pomegranite looks divine-you must be patient to sew all those beads on- I probably would have glued them. It looks superb Merry Christmas
Such realistic detail! Looks good enough to eat! You are amazing!
wow this is amazing work Mel and your tutorial as always is perfect...Have a wonderful Christmas and thank you for taking the time to follow my blog
Mina xxx
This is just gorgeous Mel - really, honestly gorgeous. I love everything about the cards - but especially your beautiful image.
Another gorgeous project Mel! I wish I had a sliver of your creative brain! A zillion thanks for your amazing tutorials and freebies! Take care
I`m again writing nearly the same as always, namely how much I like your cards! The white-on-white version looks way elegant.... oh, I have the same relationship to ribbon as you, so thanks for the mini-tutorial on how to make them *gg*.
Thanks also for the picture!
And now... I`ll be hopping a bit around,
cu
Gabriele
love the pomegrante and the beads!!!!!!
Mel, Thank-you so much for the comments on my blog.. I just love your creations and get so much inspiration from you. Thank-you for all you share...
Hugs, Christina
I love the beading you do on your cards, but this is just genius! Love the texture it adds! I rarely comment, but am a huge lurker around here :) I appreciate your eye to detail...Happy Holidays!
Although I havent had much chance of coming by and saying hello during this past year - I am hoping 2010 will give me the opportunity to do so.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Heather from Vanilla Hevn
Simply beautiful!!!!
Mel your card is stunning and what patience you have. Love the white card one myself and if it doesn't have a home . . . . ! lol
Have a great christmas,
Lou
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What a gorgeous project! I love the flower shape and your hand sewing! So pretty, Mel! Amazing work on pomegranate!
You are amazing! The pomegranate cards are terrific and I also love Bella and Bronte on the sleigh. Thanks so much for the free digi... You are the BEST!! Merry Christmas.
Wow, this is amazing! You're just waaaaay too motivated :P I'd just stitch the bead and be done ha ha ha!
Have a great holiday lady and hope your new year is wonderful!
Mel, these cards are terrific! As always, I love your cards and I love your beading, I am in awe at your detailed tutorials and so on!
Have a Mery Christmas my friend. I hope you are enjoying your time with your family.
Wow Mel! The seed beads in the pomegranate look so beautiful and real! You can almost taste their juicy goodness!
Thank you so much for this Freebie. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Hands Cricut Freebies Search List, under the Elements post on Jan. 08, 2010. Thanks again.
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