Americana Rooster

One of the many things I love is Americana.  I love using rustic reds and blues in my work. Today's Americana piece features a rooster, symbol of the farm (my parents families were both farmers).

I chose to use a combination of light blue plaid and blue foil (like a Williamsburg blue) for my card.  I used the sticker foil for the bottom inside and then did a cut away for the front of my card using a scallop edge. I added blue plaid ribbon and two ribbons from French General (EK Success).  Although the line is called "French General" it has some really pretty lace and ribbon that fit perfectly with my Americana theme.  The red buttons are also from the French General collection. 

I cut out my label using the Coved Labels from Frantic Stamper from a red stripe paper I had.  I outlined the label in silver and added it to my card with mounting tape.

I cut my rooster from Wood Veneer paper (by Arc Crafts-paper backed).  It cuts like a charm.  I used Distress Stain in Walnut (Ranger) to color my rooster and also used Vintage Photo (also Distress Stain) to edge it.  I threw water droplets on it and dried it again to create the worn look you see.  I attached it to my red stripe label with mounting tape.

Now my card is all ready to send to my dad in New York!

I hope you enjoyed my card today!

Lis

Live Love Laugh ... A New Years Card

I actually made this card in November during a pink phase but it speaks to what we all want for the new year: Live Love Laugh.

The die is from  Frantic Stampers' own collection.  One of the really cool thiings about these dies is that often times, they work in little patterns like hearts and start so that one can use even the cut outs.  The pink heart on the bow is such a die cut out.

Don't you love the feathers?  I don't usually incorporate feathers into my cards but I just couldn't resist this one.  I added two feathers that I had (pink, no less!) from some random grab bag I had gotten last year.  I had to glue dot the paper and then add the feathers.

Here's a close up of the word die cut.  It's all one so I don't have to worry about settin each word with the next - very convenient.  Icut this from pink glitter paper that I got from DCWV.  It's really nice stuff; very fine glitter and it doesn't rub off.  This came as a 6 x 6 pad which was even better.

 

I hope your new year is a safe and joyous one!

Lis