Phaleanopsis Orchid

Orchids are such a beautiful exotic flower.  Today I have designed my card using the new Garden Notes Phalaenopsis Orchid die set.

This is a 5x7 inch card.  Cut a piece of of white card stock to cover the front and emboss with a dotted background embossing folder.  Use a scoreboard and score around the edges.  Attach to the front of the card. 

Use the Garden Notes Trevi Urn and die cut two urns, using a light gray card stock.   Glue the two urns together.   Use Pewter metallic paste to shade the urn and to bring out the embossed design.  Attach to the bottom of the card using a piece of dimensional  tape in the center and glue around the edges.  This will give the urn a little rounded shape.

Use the Garden Notes Phalaenopsis Orchid die set and die cut pieces to create seven orchids.  Color with markers, or PanPastels.  I used two shades of pink PanPastels.  Draw lines on the petals and add small dots.  I went to Pinterest and found pictures of Orchids.  There are many different colors of Phalaenopis Orchids.   Color the stems and the orchid buds.  Cut extra stems with the buds and cut the buds off to make longer stems of buds.  Glue down the stems then add the orchids.  Add the extra buds at the end of the buds on the stems and around the orchids as shown.  Add Spanish Moss to the top of the Urn.  Die cut the Orchid leaves  Shape with the Flower Tool Kit.  Use the yellow green PanPastel to go down the center of each leaf.  Use brownish red PanPastel to lightly touch around the edges of some of the leaves.  Use Nuvo Crystal Glaze to give the leaves the glossy appearance.  I added a little to the leaf and rubbed it over the leaf with my finger.  As soon as the glaze is dry, shape the leaves and attach at the base of the flowers.

If you need help to learn how to assemble the Phalaenopsis Orchid, you can watch Susan's Garden Club Facebook Video at this LINK.

Links to the products used are listed below.