Create a Card - Aurora

Hi Everybody,

This is the last of the six lovely  new dies from Crafters Companion in the Create a Card series
and this one is  Aurora

I have used the die  complete for this card  and the only  addition is the  scalloped and plain  circles at the bottom  for the sentiment.

The flowers are from   Wild Orchid Crafts   and they have the usual sparkle  to the petals with fine  glitter from  Glitter Magic

But the long stem with the berries is from   AnnaMarie Designs  and I bought these at a craft show last year

This card also has a Hatpin pushed into the bow and the knot is covered with a beautiful red and Diamante sparkler from WOC

The red flourish is from   Want2Scrap  and just fills that small gap on the sentiment tag

The ribbon is some that I bought at a craft show last year and I have doubled it around the card and added a double bow

A bit of a distance from pink ... but just as pretty

So I hope you have enjoyed seeing the new die sets and I have just used them in one way.  There are many ways to use these and  if you remember these are all scheduled posts ... so once I get back home I will make sure to put them to work and show you what I come up with

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Create a Card - Enchanted

Hi Everybody,

So far over the last few days we have been showcasing the new Create a Card range from Crafters Companion.

There are six different patterns and they are truly lovely.

Now we are back to my comfort zone with this card as it is pink .... with flowers, ribbons and pearls.

My flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts  sparkled with fine glitter from Glitter Magic

This pattern  is called  Enchanted  and it is  gorgeous

Once cut all the dies will leave a deep emboss in the card

They cut so well  and there are many ways they can be used and I will show you some in the coming months

I have  used  California Collection - Hollywood  to top the card and it gives a very frilly pretty effect

This design and others in Sues Collections are variable from   JGD Crafts  who are happy to ship abroad ... just for you

I have added in ribbon and lace as well as sparkly Diamante and another lovely hatpin.

These little addition will make the perfect small gift for any of your friends and won't break the bank either.

The base card that I use is from   Papermill Direct   and is the white linen  card at 255 gsm  which is sturdy enough to create the base and  layers and yet  supple enough to create flowers when you  need  them.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Create a Card - Extravagance

Hi Everybody,

Todays card is  called   Extravagance    and is  from Crafters Companion Create a Card dies

I have used Spellbinders Lattice with this and it just shows how well all dies from whichever company will all play nicely on the same card.

I have layered this in cream and white and then added it to a larger panel so that the finished card is 7 1/2 inches square.

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts  and into the corsage I have added a lovely pearl and Diamante hatpin

The flowers have been sparkled for added glamour

The satin ribbon has a pearl and diamante centre and the pearl flourishes are from Want2Scrap.

It is  a card that would be lovely  for a wedding  with the  appropriate verse and this little verse is from   Clarity Stamps  and it comes ready mounted on a clear acrylic handle.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Create a Card - Precious

Hi Everybody,

Todays featured card is from the Create A Card die called   Precious and I must admit that this is one of my favorites.

I dare you to make this and not add tiny pearls into the cross sections.  I had to add the little blue ones and they look lovely.

On the top of this I have layered the Gold Majesty Circles after I had inked through the die.

The sentiment is from my "Stash" and is one I bought a craft show quite some time ago.

The ribbon and lace around the layers are also from my bit box but the flowers and the diamante centre to the bow are from Wild Orchid Crafts 

Here is another pretty Hatpin to add that special touch and it can be removed if needed.

I like this card ... the die, the ribbon and the color and it is much better in real life.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Create a Card - Decadence

Hi Everybody,

Todays card is using the Create A Card die called Decadence    from Crafters Companion  and the central aperture to this die is square.

It leaves a deeply embossed pattern on the card that can be further enhanced by inking through the die.

I have added foam pads to raise the panel up and I have added it to another embossed panel to make the card a little larger.

Once again I have added  a Hatpin into the flowers which are from Wild Orchid Crafts

There is a layer of ribbon and lace around the card and I have used a pearl buckle to hold the ribbon loops closed.

The petals have been sparkled with Glitter Magic 

The sentiment is from Crafters Companion and I have just cut and layered it into a plain shape.

The little pearls are Mother of Pearl from Want2Scrap

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx