Talking to the Moon

 

I jus recently received a few western dies from frantic stamper.  I decided to used the coyote and cactus dies.  I have this wonderful embossing folder that looks like wind that I used on some brown cardstock.  I used a cosmetics sponge and some Tarnished brass distress stain to highlight some of the swirls on the embossed background.

I die cut the coyote from the circus papers from Graphic 45. 

 

I was so excited to see how well they came out.  This design really goes well with the whole western theme.  I decided to cut my cacti out of holographic paper. 

 

I had this one sheet that I got at a Michaels a while ago and just haven't done anything with it.  I do that sometimes - buy a sample piece of something different and then try it out later to see what I can do with it. I think it keeps me creative.

I used torn grey suede paper (yes, I tore it - it tears easily which surprised me) for rocks and used a little purple ink on the edges.  The gold paper is actually gold crepe paper. Pretty cool huh? You can get that at Castle in the Air! That is my newest online find!

Other than that I paper pieced the card.  It turned out ok-certainly not my best but as an experiment - ok.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Lis

 

PS: I am really enjoying my new computer.  I bought a laptop (they were on sale and I finally relented and bought one.  My previous computer was about 10 years old and SLOOOOWWW! My sister has been bugging me to get a new one for a couple years now LOL.  SO, I am getting used to Windows 8.  Overall its going well.

 



Jeweled Heart Card

Today's card is really dimensional and full of whimsy (at least I think it is).  I created a very simple design by die cutting a large heart out of holographic red fireworks card and gluing decorative plastic buttons on it.  I found them at Hobby Lobby.  Usually I don't go for this kind of decoration but these were just too colorful to resist!

The matted papers are gold glitter card and a very special paper from Graphic Products Corp called
Iridescent Paper and comes from Taiwan. (Check out their Italian Florentine Papers.)

I've been a big fan of GPC for many years. They are not well known to us but they have some lovely papers, many are handmade.  If you do decide to purchase anything, be sure to check the paper size.  Many of their products are sold as "parent sheets" which are the really big sizes...on the other hand you get a whole lot for 1.70.

I hope you enjoyed today's card and browsing through GPC.  One of my goals is to bring new finds your way as I come across them. I'm always exploring and sampling, looking for new exciting materials to use in my cards.

(I wanted to let you know that I don't get anything from the companies I mention  other than Frantic Stamper as a Design Team member.  I just thought it would be nice to pass along great information to others who like the kinds of things I like.)

Thanks for stopping by!

Lis