Hi Friends
I am so happy to be in the card making mood. It is amazing how time flies when I am having such a great time. It is challenging me but who doesn't like a challenge once in a while. I know that I will want to continue after next week when I am done with this batch of cards. It is too much fun not to go on. So get prepared to have more cards to see and to come for a while yet. The cards I need to make are mostly flat cards. So the flower ones I make are just so I can do something different and challenge myself with new punches and dies I have on hand. So, it is my pleasure to share my cards as I am hoping that it is giving you back the bug of making cards again for those of you who were not in the mood like me for a while.
Watch out, I am back LOL
Recipe for this card
As you can see I used some linen textured stock, I also used a newest punch from MS, ribbon to make a double looped bow, large daisy punches 2 layers + 1 medium size daisy punch 1 layer of it (paper studio sold at Hobby Lobby), as well as the small sun (punch a bunch) 3 layers on each daisy, giving fullness to the center of the daisies and some sizzix leaf branches. 3 Spellbinder shapes were used. One Cuttlebug folder as also used and added some tiny pearls around the Birthday. The shading on the scalopped layer was also shaded with the help of a Tim Holtz sponge and dauber with Memento ink pad (Lilac posies). If you are fascinated by handmade cards there are lovely books out there to inspire you and also teach you the tools you need to make them as well as the important techniques you need to know to get as close as possible to a naturel flower look.
One of the books I have to assist me when I need a little hand is called "Paper Bouquet" by Susan Tierney Cockburn. It is easy to find in a search. So since I am not in business with anyone I will keep this short. But this was for those of you who might want to give this flower a go. Why buy made ones when you can make better looking ones, that is, if you have the time for them.
I always make more flowers and keep them in a bead plastic container so this way I have some ready to use when needed. I also punch many ahead of time so it is nice and silent at night when I need to prepare flowers.
Have a great day. Mine is sensational I am loving every minute of it. I try and come out for fresh air every hour hee hee