Thursday, May 15, 2014

A Statement Flower


This flower was die cut from cardstock, dry embossed, inked with Distress Ink and sprayed with Glimmer Mist.

Natalie

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Textured Butterfly Die Cuts


Like the textured hearts used on a previous card, I used textured butterflies on this one. This die was also from Stampin' Up. Wendy B. to the rescue again!

Natalie

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Inside Out


Though this sentiment was probably intended for the inside of a card, I wanted to incorporate this label die cut and the sentiment fit it perfectly. Subsequently, I stamped,"Thinking of You" on the inside of the card, since I didn't want to repeat an Easter one.

Natalie

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Patterned Pets


Rather than stamp these rabbits in shades of brown, I chose colours of ink similar to those found in the patterned paper. Cutie patootie!

Natalie

Monday, May 5, 2014

Textured Enamel Dots


Enamel dots have come in a variety of colours in the last year, but I recently got some textured ones that are perfect centres for flowers.  Thanks to Linda G.!

Natalie

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Velvet Ribbon


Not only is this scalloped velvet ribbon "yummy" on its own, but it works well layered with a wider ribbon, hiding the pleating stitches.  Both were adhered with double sided tape.

Natalie

Saturday, May 3, 2014

A Perfect Match


It's also a good idea to purchase ribbon from the same company that you buy the patterned paper. Usually they are identical in colour and make card design so much easier.  These products are from Stampin' Up.

Natalie

Friday, May 2, 2014

Splitting Dry Embossed Borders


Though this dry embossed border was too narrow for the card front, I cut in in half, allowing the ends to reach the sides of the card front. The space between the two pieces of brown paper are hidden underneath the frame supporting the stamped rabbit image.

Natalie

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Full Flower Centres


I used Glossy Accents to safely secure a good amount of beads to create full and textured flower centres.

Natalie