Sending Thanks on Butterfly Wings!

 

 

I've been trying to decide what to do with the Alternating Diagonal Card Panel.  I wanted to use a couple of different colors on it and that is what started this card.

I started by cutting two full panels: one in red and the other in a grey pattern.  I cut two parts of the grey panel off and then glued the rest onto my whole red one.  Although this looks difficult because of the detail of the die cut, it was really easy. All I did was use glue stick - lined the edges and went lightly across the diagonal stripes.

I used a very muted stamp collage from Tim Holtz as my backing. But something was still missing!  I die cut the vine card panel from gold glossy and added that underneath the alternating diagonal.  It actually looks really cool because as you tilt the card back and forth the gold shines through.

 

 

I adhered all the layers onto dark brown card which I then glued to my card base (white). I added my wings in gold foil and my "Thanks" in silver glitter. I used pearls for the butterfly body.

This card makes a bold statement and is a feast for the eyes too!

Thanks for stopping by!
Lis

 

Thinking of You Card

 

I wanted to send my sister a card just to say hello.  I don't get much of a chance to speak withe her because she's in New York and I'm in California!  My sister loves nature and has a dark green thumb!  I also wanted to try out some watercolor pencils that I bought and I thought this rose would be just the thing.

I saw this pretty scrapbook paper with a line rose on the side and thought I'd use that. I roughly colored the rose and leaves with the pencils (dry) then used a paintbrush (comes with) and plain water to fill it in, blend and smooth.  It was very easy.

I love burlap -it has such an interesting texture (and I love the brown color) layered burlap on one side and  and added the Frantic Stamper dies branch and bird.



I added some green crepe ribbon to match the leaves.

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A Poodle in Paris

 

 

I love the idea of Paris so I make themed French cards periodically.  There is a great mystique surrounding Paris, and with all the history, I can understand why.  It is a great old city. Frantic Stamper has some great dies that are Paris-themed. Today's card uses the French Poodle!

Choosing a background for my French city was challenging! I finally settled on a dark purple with a Fleur de lis design.  I wanted a nighttime scene with the tower in the background. The tower is iconic so the shape alone tells you what it is.

 

I also chose suede paper in different dark colors to give the illusion of all the houses in the city.  I modified some of the roofs so that the three strips would look a little different from each other. 

 

My final step was to figure out how to put the poodle in my card so that it looked close up (perspective).  I created a "gate" that I added in gold foil in front of the houses. Guess what I used!  The Southwest Panel!  I cut the ends off and used them side by side. It does a pretty good job!  I added a couple of tiny pearls to use a "knobs" for my gate.

 

I added a gold wire that I curled for a collar and leash. I mounted my poodle using mounting foam tape.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by! Lis

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Happy Birthday Pages Card

 

 

I wanted to make a card with "pages" on the front of it.  I happen to have an EK Success punch tat punches holes for binding (like a book) so I used this to help me create that look.

 

I chose some different papers (and one sheet of transparency) and cut them all to 3 x 2 1/2 and then decorated them all. That was a lot f fun.  I love to add all the little thingies like stickers and buttons and such.  Although I can sometimes go TOO far.

 

I used some really pretty Dazzles stickers (I'm so hooked on them!) I also punched a purple foil border and die cut an oval fancy frame (Spellbinders).

 

 

Once I got my pages decorated, I created a fairly plain card base with white, red and a pretty rose pattern with a touch of foil on it.  I added a red ribbon to match.

 

Now all I have to do if decide which sister to send it to!

 

Lis

 



Handmade Beauty - a Card

I made this card for my sister She gave me some handmade papers for my birthday last year.  The background piece on my card is one of those. I love the bold flowers in this with gold outlines on a black background.

I didn't add much to the card except some stacked paper flowers, a button and some embossed ribbon.  The ribbon I used was wrapping ribbon. Place it in our embossing folder the same as you would any paper and emboss it.  Whether the ribbon is paper or satin or what ever, it will emboss and keep the design.  It's a great way to decorate your cards.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Lis

Happy Birthday Pages Card

I have a fun card for you today.  I used an EK Success punch to punch the edges of three pieces of patterned paper and then decorated them with Dazzles (Hot off the Press) for the front of my card.

The one thing I would change is the position of the top page (this is the one with the message).  I would have put it in the middle.  Of course this revelation didn't come until well after the glue dried!

The different stickers worked ok to decorate the pages on my card.

Thanks for stopping by!
Lis

Key to Happiness Card

 

 

My card today features Yuzen Washi paper from Japan.  This is the black and gold diamond patterned paper in the background.  This paper is not that expensive to get and comes in an incredible array of colors and patterns reflecting Japanese culture.  Art stores in the USA will sell what is called "parent" sheets.  These are the large sheets usually about 25 inches by 38 inches.  That means that you need to cut it down into usable pieces.

 

The online store (from Japan) that I use to get my washi paper is called Jun-Gifts.  Their selection is incredible and they ship quickly and in a tube so there are no creases in your paper when you receive it.

 

 

I added a die cut key from gold glossy and attached two crystals to the handle so they would dangle.

I added the tickets (Graphic 45) and fan (can't remember where I got that) and a brad to finished off my card.

Close Up!
I love adding jewels to my cards. I added these clear crystals to the key using jump rings.

Here is a close up look at the chipboard embellishments from Graphic 45 that I used.

And a peak at my fan.

I hope you enjoyed my card today!
Lis

Paris Paris - a Card

I love the way this card turned out!  My sister gave me some handmade papers for my birthday last year and I finally used some of it.  The red, blue and gold paper in the background is used in this card.

My card has a French theme to it.  I also used some Graphic 45 papers and some dies from Frantic Stamper. Oh yes, and a punch from Martha Stewart! (That's the gold swirly thing in the corner.)

I used some black rub ons on the gold glossy.  It turned out really nice.  I tend to have trouble with rub ons.  Either I have to rub too hard for the paper I'm putting them on or they don't come off right.  So, I don't use a lot of them in my work.

An acrylic embellishment and done!

Hope you enjoyed my card today.  Thanks for stopping by!
Lis