Hey there, Bleeps! I hope you're having a great week so far. Today wraps up Nurses Week! I wanted to make something in honor of all of the nurses out there who work hard. I have a few Bleeps at Wishard Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana on the third floor (I think the L/D ward), including my cousin, Brigitte! Thanks for reading my blog and being great nurses in the "Nap!" I also want to highlight my friend, Mona Pendleton, who is an operating room nurse in Phoenix, Arizona. You're an awesome nurse and you even 'saved' my life during our hike up the mountain last month! :) There are so many other nurses out there that I am unable to list, but this card is for you and all you contribute to the medical profession.Thanks for stopping by! If you know a nurse, see a nurse, or talk to a nurse - tell them Happy Nurse's Week! :)
Instructions
- Trim cream cardstock block and stamp polka dot background pattern, then ink all over.
- Stamp ledger on yellow cardstock, trim, distress and ink, then mat on polka dot paper.
- Die cut circle, stamp text background and ink it up.
- Stamp stethoscope and pop circle die cut off yellow/polka dotted paper.
- Add cabbage rose ribbon, ruffling it only in the middle.
- Add twill tape and tie two bows.
- Adhere double buttons with twine to the ribbon knots.
- Stamp sentiment.
- Adhere onto pink A2 card base and ink the edges.
Tips & Tricks
- Adhering buttons to ribbon knots: When you do not tie the buttons onto the ribbon, adhere them with strong adhesive. I used Helmar's 450 Quick Dry Adhesive. It dries super fast and is very strong.
Supplies
Stamps :: PTI - background basics (polka dots II, text style I); Unity - notes ledger; Clear & Simple Stamps - thank you sentiment; Madison Avenue Stamps - doctor, doctor (no longer available; however similar substitutes may be found here)
Ink :: Hero Arts - latte; SU! - chocolate chip; Ranger - old paper; CTMH - bamboo
Cardstock :: PTI - vintage cream, sweet blush, lemon tart, stamper's select white
Embellishments :: twill tape; MemrieMare - cabbage rose ribbon; PTI - buttons, twine
Tools :: Ranger - distresser, blending tool; Spellbinders™ - standard circles large nestabilities (S4-114), wizard
Thanks for the shout out to nurses Ashley!! I love your work and your blog! The card is beautiful as always!
ReplyDeleteHi Ashley. Your work is beautiful and your blog is one of the ones that I visit daily because I absolutely LOVE to see what you have come up with! You have such a classic style in the way you design and your format for the supplies and instructions is by far the best I've seen! A lot of work goes into each post, I know! This card is beautiful as always and I guess being a nurse, this card is especially dear to me! Congrats on all your accomplishments and please keep up the good work, you are an inspiration to so many paper crafters!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!!! I love the stunning colors you have used on this... you are an inspiration for sure! :-)
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
Smita
LOVE this! :) I work at the children's hospital right next to Wished! It's a small world. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out about Nurses Week! I am a nurse and we are celebrating tomorrow at work! I love what I do....it is so nice to go to work and enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your work and this is such a gorgeous card! You have thought of all those small details. Would be such a find in my mailbox !!
What a gorgeous card Ashley and for such a worthy cause. Hugs Kate x
ReplyDeleteAwe! Thank you Ashley for thinking of me!!!! Big Hugs :) You are so funny! Next time we will have to hike when the weather is a bit cooler :)
ReplyDeleteForgot to tell you this card is gorgeous!!! You always have the most interesting ribbon treatments!
ReplyDeleteso soft and pretty! love it!
ReplyDeleteLove this tribute to nurses card~ it is so beautiful, Ashley. Thank you so much for including all the details for making your gorgeous creations.
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