More Kintsugi and a ribbon rosette

Having another play with the Inspiring Imperfections dies (part of the Kintsugi Inspirations Suite Collection) I slightly altered the Vase die image by cutting the top portion off - with the bottom of the same die!

After cutting the case out normally I then placed the base of the die at the top of the vase, laying over to cut the top portion off and ran it through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine again. 

The ribbon rosette has been created by cutting a section of the Gold Striped 3/8" (1 cm) Mesh Ribbon and pulling on gold tread that runs through the middle of the ribbon. I did this from both ends (so that I didn't just pull the tread out) and pushed it together to gather. I tied the gold thread together and fixed it in place on the card with Tear & Tape.

For the inside of the card, I used the "cracked" stamps in one corner, from the Inspiring Imperfections Stamp Set. As they are photopolymer stamps, they can be manipulated (bent) to change the shape to fit the area.

If you have any other questions about this card, feel free to contact me!

On to the next one!

Kintsugi Inspirations

 "Kintsugi : the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with urushi lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum."

 "It's a practice that embraces the imperfections of an object, transforming breaks and repairs into beautiful, unique features. This technique is not just a method of restoration, but also a philosophy that celebrates the beauty of imperfection and resilience."

I love so many things about Japan and its culture. Kintsugi is a fine example of of this very fact.

To repair a broken object, showing the break, the "imperfections",and making it beautiful!

So, when Stampin' Up! brought out the Kintsugi Inspirations Suite Collection, there was no question of "if" I would get it.

In my last Cards to Go kit, I used much of the different elements of the Suite to create these two cards.

For this card, the card base (of Midnight Muse) has been Embossed with the Joined Together 3D Embossing Folder. The vases and flower and cut, using the Kintsugi Imperfections dies, straight from the Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty Designer Series Paper. Add a sentiment and it's good to go!

With this card, I have die cut a vase from Basic White cardstock, then run it through with the Embossing Folder so that the vase has the embossed blossoms. I've then rubbed an ink pad directly onto the embossed vase image, and used a blending brush to add some colour to the edges of the vase.

I've used the die cut "cracks" for branches, and added the diecut blossoms.

Finished with gold embossing the sentiment and the "Flower Accents" embellishments.

What do you think? The possibilities are endless with these products - it's only the tip of the iceberg....