All occasion card featuring a floral panel, ribbon and a teal flower embellishment

 This card inspired me to use the most colours I have probably ever used on any one card.  I started with the focal element - decorative paper on a burgundy layer.  I found the peach paper next and added a little strip of yellow on the bottom (it coordinates better than it appears on this photo) which I cut with deckle decorative scissors and then paper pierced with my pattern tracing wheel.  I added the burgundy ribbon next and adhered my background to my green card.  I auditioned my focal element and was inspired to add an aqua flower with a silver brad and then two hand cut green leaves.  That was enough, I adhered my layered focal element to my card front using 3D foam tape.  It is much easier to combine colours if you have something in your design to guide you as in the piece of decorative paper for this card.  It is similar to decorating a room using a piece of art - if the piece of art works so will the room!! Therese

All occasion card in red, white and black, a bit of ribbon and a fussy cut gift

It has been fun making large cards again.  I am making half sheet cards for my sister who has a stash of large envelopes.  

I started with a red card and then cut two pieces of coordinating red and white papers to create my background which I adhered to my card. I embossed a black strip with large polka dots (CB), added a length of red ribbon before adhering it to my card front.  I tied another short piece of ribbon to the one on the strip with a single knot to simulate a bow.  I watercoloured the fussy cut gift (Artful Stamper) to coordinate.  I added it to my card using 3D foam tape.  

Therese
 

All occasion card featuirng a few little bluebirds, some embossed flagged strips and ribbon

 Little birds on all occasion card allow a person to quote "A little bird told me...." in the beginning of their greetings inside.  These little birds (Pixabay) are colour printed and trimmed to size.  I chose a green card that coordinated with the subtle colours in the image and found a background that worked the same way.  I trimmed out to strips of cardsock that coordinated, embossed them and then flagged their ends.  I added the ribbon after adhering the background and element so I used double side tape on the ends and trimmed them to the edge of the card.  I tied a short length of the same ribbon to the one on the card to simulate a bow.  To finish off my card I adhered my focal element to my card using 3D foam tape.  I really like this image and have used it many times - the joy of digital stamps and images.  Therese

All occasion card featuring a leather leaf, an orange paper pierced frame and some fun fabric paper

Another all occasion card for my nephew's birthday.  He has had a bit of a go with his health and I wanted him to know we have been thinking of him.  He is back to work feeling better now.  

I started with a beige card and added the very autumnal fabric paper to it using white glue in a fne tip applicator.  I trimmed out a frame (Nestibilities) and then used Deckle decorative scissors to give some detail to the outside edge.  Next, I added some paper piercing using my pattern tracing wheel.  I used my wood burning tool to add details to the leather leaf (TH), added a short piece of twine to the stem and then adhered it inside the frame using double sided tape.  

It is on its way tomorrow!!

Therese

 

All occasion card featuring die cut wild flowers, a torn strip of paper and ribbon

Another card using some wildflower die cuts (TH)!  The pink one was in my stash and I die cut the other two from some hand decorated paper with a very subtle pattern.  I trimmed my background to size, added a torn strip of green paper and then a pink ribbon.  I adhered this to a tan card.  The wild flower stems were tucked under the strip/ribbon and adhered in place with white glue applied with a fine tip applicator.  I like the subtle contrast and the bit of texture provided by the die cuts.  

Therese
 

All occasion card with pink, yellow and orange paper, black strips embellished with rhinestones and lots of bling

Another card for my sister.  I love this bright decorative paper with pink, yellow and orange!  Works so well for this card.  I made a half sheet card in deep rose red and cut three pieces of coordinating paper which I pieced for my background.  I covered the joints in the papers with black strips of cardstock and then embellished them with a row of clear rhinestones.  The gift (Artful Stamper) was stamped a while back when I was making these cards.  I fussy cut the image and then watercoloured it to coordinate with my background.  

Therese

 

Baby card featuring a polka dot background, some ribbon and a watercoloured horse

The polka dot background on this card is a piece of packaging!!   I am always inspired to save pieces of paper to incorporate into my cards.  It is fun and sometimes not even much of a challenge as in this case.  I trimmed the polka dot piece to size and added a yellow ribbon and then adhered it to a white card.  I found this little horse (Beccy's Place) in my stash and watercoloured it to coordinate with my background. I punched the left hand side with a scallop border punch (SU) and then added an embossed line with my score tool.  I layered it with another piece of aqua cardstock (CB - Swiss Dot) to help cover the printing and tied on a short length of the same ribbon to the one on my card to finish it off.  A great baby card or one for a young child!!

Therese
 

All occasion card featuring a triad of leaves on a plaid background with a bit of twine

For this card I started with the background which is a panel reused from a larger card.  I trimmed it to size, distressed its edges and then for yet more texture I ran my pattern tracing wheel around all four edges.  I punched two small holes near the top edge and threaded some twine into them and tied the ends off on the front.  I added some lines of texture to my leather leaf die cut (TH) with a wood burning tool.  I love how well that works!!  I layered it over two other die cut leaves (TH) - a brown textured brown one and a smooth navy blue one.  I adhered the blue leaf to the brown one and then added some white glue in the area that would be hidden by the leather leaf and put it in place.  I adhered this trio to the background tucking the stems under the twine.  To finish off my card I adhered this large layer to the front of a brown card.  

Therese
 

Slow Stitching - Cat squares - Q2, Row 4, Squares 1-5

My fourth row of cat squares for Quilt 2

 

All occasion card with decorative paper, an embossed strip and a watercoloured gift

I made a few more cards for my sister from the supplies she left here a few years ago.  

I created a blue half sheet card and cut a striped  decorative paper background.  I cut a strip off the side of my background, flipped it and used regular tape on the back to attach them back together.  I embossed a strip of gray cardstock with a polka dot (CB) embossing folder and highlighted the dots with silver ink then touched the sides with black.  I adhered the strip over where the papers joined.  I fussy cut the gift (Artful Stamper) and watercoloured it to coordinate with my background.  I had stamped a few of these when I was creating cards a few weeks ago.  You can check one of them out here.  

I have a few more to show you over the next few days so come back and check them out.  

Therese

 

All occasion card featuring a lace panel, some vellum and a layered butterfly

I started with the butterfly sticker when creating this card.  I adhered it to a silver die cut butterfly adding 3D foam tape below its wings to give it some dimension.  Next, I chose this piece of green lacy fabric and adhered the butterfly to its center.  I chose a blue card to coordinate with the butterfly's wings and eventually found this chevron paper which had several colours in common with the butterfly.  I added a layer of torn vellum over the background before adding my focal element.  I have two other pieces of this fabric so I look forward to experimenting with them as I created cards with them.  I will have to find some papers with this green - it is somewhat unusual!!

Therese
 

Anniversary card featuring a cute little house with a green spring and a gold and red heart

This card is for my son's second anniversary!!  Their daughter is coming up to a year old.  She is very curious and is interested in everything.  We are fortunate to get a lot of photos and videos so we feel like we know her though due to restrictions we have yet to travel to see her!!  This too will pass!!

I started with the red and gold heart.  I die cut two - red and gold  - and interchanged the pieces.  I used regular tape on the back to keep them together.  I die cut the little house (TH) from tan cardstock and embossed it with the Distressed embossing folder (CB) and then sponged on several colours of brown ink to highlight the texture.  I added the brown strips to create the roof.  I used a greenery die to cut the sprig for the front. I was able to add a bit of a curve when I glued it into place which gave me just the perfect place for my little heart.  I used a dark brown scrapbook paper for my background, embossed it with leaves (CB) and then sanded the embossing to highlight the texure.  The contrast was a bit to stark so I sponged on a little green ink to tone it down a bit.  Finally, I added several tracks of paper piercing using my pattern tracing wheel and then adhered it to my red card.  I added the little house to the left and it was done!!  Therese
 

Cards for a gift - embossed leaves and dragonflies with ribbon and decorative paper

I made these four cards as a gift.  I took inspiration from the last set of cards I made and used a large element on a layered decorative paper background.  I added either a strip of cardstock or a ribbon over where the papers join.  I used ivory card bases for all the cards.  The leaf and dragonfly stamps are from Magenta and were gold embossed, fussy cut and then watercoloured to coordinate with the backgrounds. It helps to have a sketch when making a set of cards. They look like them belong to each other even when the colours and papers are very different.  I have really rediscovered some of my stamps of late and am enjoying using them again.  

Therese

Slow Stitching - Cat Squares - Q2, Row 3, Squares 1-5

My third row in Quilt 2.  Therese

 

Another set of cards featuring butterflies

I have made these note cards as a gift for our new pastor.  I decided to use some butterfly stickers from my stash and chose to make them all in a similar design - two decorative papers, a strip of cardstock and the butterflies layered onto a scallop circle.  I chose the papers from my stash of scraps to coordinate with the butterflies so it gave a good variety of colours for this set of cards.  If he is not one to send cards then he will have a gift for someone who does.  

Therese

 

Welcome card

 We have a new pastor in our community and I made this card to welcome him!!  The little houses are fussy to assemble but look so very cute!!  I backed the openings with little tiny pieces of cardstock or vellum and then mounted them to little tags of a different colour to provide some contrast and definition to the structures.  I created my background using a strip of embossed blue cardstock for the sky, an embossed strip of green for the landscape below and a combinations of green strips for the front for grass.  I tucked the houses just a tiny bit behind the bottom strips and then punched the letters from black cardstock and used white glue in a fine tip applicator to add them to the card front. We have to count our blessings everyday!!  Therese

All occasion card with a layered collage butterfly, embossed vellum and a floral decorative paper

Another card to add to the stack I am amalgamating for my friend.  I started with a light blue card, added a coordinating floral background, and then a piece of embossed vellum.  For my focal element I chose a butterfly I stamped a few days ago while I was creating another set of cards which coordinated nicely.  After fussy cutting it I distressed the edges.  I found a scrap of green cardstock that worked well and trimmed a piece with a little extra room to the right hand side.  I punched the edge with a scallopy border punch and then embossed a line with my score tool.  After layering them I mounted this butterfly element to my card using 3D foam tape.  It is a message that we all can find comfort in as we face the challenges in our lives.  

Therese
 

Slow Stitching - Cat squares - Q2 - Row 2, Squares 1-5

This is the second row for Quilt 2.  Therese

 

All occasion card featuring diecut wild flowers (TH), ribbon and three dots

The colour combination for this card was inspired by the polka dot red and pink paper from which I cut some of the wildflowers (TH).  It has a shade of blue green on the back of it so I decided to layer some hexagonal blue green paper onto red for this card.  After trimming a piece to size I added a length of ivory gros grain ribbon near the bottom securing the ends to the back using double sided tape before adhering it to my card.  Next, I die cut several of the same wildflower (TH) from some of the scrapbook paper and three different red cardstocks from my stash.  To get the change in direction in the flowers I used the back of the die cut.  They have a bit of a different texture and the edges are less rounded - it provides a bit of variety.  I simply tucked them behind the ribbon and used white glue applied using a fine tip applicator to adhere them to the background.  I added three little red circle punchies to the ribbon to finish off my card.  Therese
 

All Occasion card featuring a silver embossed gift, embossed vellum and ribbon

I had stamped two of these while I was at it and decided to make this one with a different colour scheme.  I started with a blue card and found this colourful paper that coordinated nicely.  I added a strip of embossed vellum and then a silver gray ribbon before adhering the background to my card front.  I watercoloured the gift (Artful Stamper) to coordinate.  This stamp has lanquished in my stash for quite a while and it was fun to make use of it again!!  

Therese