The Peacock ...

Hi Everybody,

Here is the Peacock from Tattered Lace and this is the first time I have used this die.

Cutting the die out gives you a really filigree look so I traced around the die and cut  it by hand to  produce the solid background piece to add the filigree too.

The white layer has been embossed  with the Basket Weave folder from Creative Studios and to this I added a panel of silver foiled lilac card.

The frame was created around this panel and added with foam pads to give the depth.

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and are a mixture of Tulips, Carnations  and Roses.

All have been glittered with Glamour Dust and some punched leaves tucked in behind them.  It makes a very pretty card and I will be using it again in the not too distant future.

More tomorrow...

Hugs xx

Tomorrow Holds ...

Hi Everybody,

This card uses the same Glitter card as yesterdays... but for this one I have stayed away from the Christmas theme

I have used a mixture of dies and layered them all together with foam pads for height.

The ribbon is from my "Stash" and the Dazzler covering the knot  is from Creative Studios

The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley and it has been heat embossed in silver

The pearly flourish is from Want2Scrap and is tucked just under the edge of the ribbon and centre panel.

I visited the Hobby Craft  shop in Preston yesterday and  bought my self the gorgeous Peacock die from Tattered Lace ... so that just might be the inspiration for tomorrows card

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Teal Christmas ...

Hi Everybody

This card is so much better in real life as the pale turquoise is Glitter card and it sparkles under the filigree layer.

The background piece has been embossed with Regency Swirls from Crafters Companion  and it is very ornate.

The Silky Crush ribbon and the Dazzler are from Creative Studios  and the ribbon is so soft and easy to tie.

The beautiful Frilly Flourish is from Want2Scrap  and is my finishing touch

So just a couple of dies and some pretty embellishments and there is a lovely card.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Red Heart ...

Hi Everybody,

This card is a bit of a cheat because the hearts,  on the front,  have been pinched from another card that was sent to me by my "Film Crew"

They are foiled and so pretty I couldn't let them go to waste and so I removed them from that card and here they are.

The white panel has been em,bossed with one of the 8 x 8 folders from Crafters Companion and it is the Chantilly Corner

The sentiment has been stamped and embossed in gold and added to the banner.

The  two ribbons are tied separately  with the  Bow maker   and then added together with a button over the knot.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

New embossing folder ...

Hi Everybody,

This card took no time at all to make and is good for those "Have you got a card for ....."   moments that we all get.

The main feature of this one is the embossed panel.

It is  one of the new 8 x 8 folders called Elegance and it is from Crafters Companion. 

The folder embosses with two different patterns at the top and bottom of the card and gives you the ideal spot to add your ribbon

I have used some pale blue Glitter card between the layers

The sentiment here is from Clarity Stamp   and I have stamped it in the Blue and  embossed it with a clear powder onto Labels 20

The matching Pearls "Bling" is from  Want2Scrap

So a very simple easy card to keep for those unexpected moments

More tomorrow ...

hugs xx