Fancy Edges

Dry embossing just adds a little extra flair to a card -- somehow I find myself reaching for the Fiskars ShapeBoss before any stamps. That's probably a shocker to many of you out there -- especially since stamping and colouring is such a big part of card making. But I like the other means and ideas too. And dry embossing -- there's so much you can do with it!! :)

This card is pretty basic (kind of my style), but I love the tulip embossing in the background! It's the first time I've attempted to use these shapes, and I'm loving the look!!!

I've noticed a lot of cards out there have layers of punched borders --- and I've always loved it! I just never got around to actually trying it. So I guess this card is me trying a few new ideas -- and I'm so happy with how it turned out! :) TFL


Crafty Sentiments -- Embossing (Wet/Dry)
Creative Cottage -- Touchy Feely (Embossing)

Whimsical Stamps Blog Hop

If you have time today -- join in an absolutely amazing blog hop. Whimsical Stamps is putting out some new stamps -- and they DT are showcasing their works. Check it out -- it's fun...inspirational...and there are lots of prizes up for grabs as a bonus! :)

A Softer Side

I was going through the challenge blogs I follow when I came across the CRAFT Challenge -- Babies/Children. I've been meaning to make some more baby cards for the past week now, but things have been either too hectic...or I just didn't find any mojo!

Today I decided enough is enough! I absolutely need a few baby cards made -- and I wasn't giving up until I came up with something!!!

The last set of baby cards I made featured a baby wagon I put together myself. I absolutely love that little wagon! So I made a couple cards basically the same as last time.

My sister found an absolutely awesome stampin' up babies theme rubber stamp set at a garage sale a few months ago...and I've been meaning to use it forever! I made a few cards with the set -- and I absolutely LOVE THEM!!! I love working with inks and embossing powders -- somehow they make the cards seem more perfessional...or maybe I'm just paranoid!!! LOL

Anyways, here are a few cards I created with the set. (I think the colour combo alone makes me love these cards...and add the sentiment...and they are just awesome!!!!!!!) :) TFL

I've rediscovered my love for extra-wide ribbons! :)

A Splash of Red

If there's one colour I don't scrap or use a whole lot it's red. Somehow the truly bold colours aren't my thing -- and they tend to be left behind in my stash. I've had this checkered ribbon lying around for a long time now...not to mention a whole pack of red raindrops -- just waiting for the chance to be used and seen. But instead I reached for the other colours.

Then I ran out of plain pink(s) cardstock...

I had already dry embossed the flowers on the left-side...and I'd pasted on the pinkish background paper, so I was kind of stuck! Just for kicks I reached for the red checkered ribbon -- and realized it looked great! Add some red paper highlights, some red embossing powder...and finally open the red dew drops and wah-lah!!! A red card I didn't know I had in me to create!!! LOL

I guess sometimes bold and flashy isn't such a bad thing -- and I can even say in all honesty -- I like it! :) TFL

Challenges:
Creative Inspirations Challenge - # 38 Use oldest thing in stash
   >> I've had the checkered ribbon &  red cardstock around for a really long time! Definitely was time to use it!
Ann's Creative Nook -- #96 Anything Goes
KLSNS -- #39 Use Ribbon
Pollycraft -- #52 Bold & Bright

Let's Get Going with a Little Fun!

Wow-eee!!! I received another blog award!!! :) Thanks Corry!!

This is a fun one -- I'm to tell one lie & six truths...and you can do the guessing as to which is which. So here goes...

1. I milk a cow every morning.
2. I direct a choir.
3. My favourite colour is purple.
4. I have one brother & two sisters who are all younger than me.
5. Chinese food is my favourite.
6. I have very curly hair...but straighten it.
7. I play the piano.

LOL This was actually a little more time consuming than I originally thought it would be! Leave me a comment if you can guess the one FALSE statement! :)

Butterfly Bliss

I've been loving adding my butterflies to my cards -- now all I need to find are some awesome butterfly stamps or punches....to save time when I want them added to my projects.  But for now, I'm happy with the ones I print and then cut out by hand -- they work...and they look good as well. :)

Here's a recent card I made for a friend of mine who wanted some birthday cards. I love this card sketch -- it's simple and easy (and fast) to create...and yet looks wonderful!! :)

I've found a challenge to enter:
Challenge #99 -- Butterfly Bliss

Sew-Sew

 I absolutely LOVE the Material Girl line from Cosmo Girl. :) This layout is a lift I did of a layout I saw online...not sure where I found it exactly. I had had the picture lying around for months now...but sometime it's hard to find layout I like with only one photo. I borrowed some Fiskar crafting items from a friend...and fell in love with the corner punch -- this particular one punches and embosses at the same time!!! The rest of the layout came together fairly quickly. :) I also decided to try some faux stitching along the edges of the papers -- and I love it! It just gives the page a little something extra!! :) TFL