Silver Filigree Heart

Hi all and Happy Memorial Weekend.  Thank you to all who have served our great country.

I just got a new heart die from Sizzix. they are called Thinletts. I thought it wasn't going to be too impressive. When I got the package the dies themselves (this was a set) were inside a plastic envelope which was nice for storage.

It was a little difficult getting the first die cut out of the die.  I've read a tip about using waxed paper for the intricate dies. I may have to try that. These dies are getting more and more intricate and I'm starting to have some trouble with some of them.

Anyway, the die cut is pretty. I will try using transparency behind the next one and try out a stained glass look.

Close Up!
 I wrapped one of the leaf ends around the center of the bow.

Stop by again soon!

Lis

Happy - a Card

Today's card is made with Frantic Stamper Dies and a torn paper technique (an oldie but goodie).  I also used the PRIMA Art Journal Pages paper pack. It's full of soft pastels and pretty designs.

Close Up!

Here is a side view.  I really wanted to capture the dimension of the ivy, especially the pink layer.

 Here's a great close up of how I layered the ivy.  I originally cut the green and pink versions from the one die.  I adhered the green ivy to the card.  I cut pieces of the pink ivy, added mounting tape at the base of the leaf only (glue stick on the rest - no glue at all on the ends of the leaves), and adhered them.

I curled the ends of the leaves and added little clear crystals.

Here's a good view.

Hope you enjoyed this card. It's one of my favorites.  I love the pastels and the ivy.

Lis