Thank You Marathon XV

Hello everyone,

I've got card fifteen in my thank you card marathon project. I'm still using bit from my scrap bin. This particular printed paper was leftover from a set of baby announcements that I crafted about a year ago.

The printed paper is Little Yellow Bicycle Delightful Collection - Blooms. The middle layer is of unknown origin and is layered on Stampin' Up Dusty Durango. The sentiment is Verve Amazing Wishes stamped in Dusty Durango on Whisper White. The embellishment is American Crafts Elements Mini Jewel brads. The card is highlighted with Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen.

This is not my favourite card. This is one of those rare cases where the photo actually looks better than the card. I love the paper but I'm not so fussy on the layout. I think I could have done better. Good thing is, I have tons of this paper leftover so I should be able to try again at some point.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Thank You Marathon XIV

Hello everyone,

I've really done a marathon of cards! I've managed to craft fifteen cards and finished all the thank you cards that I had on my list. I also crafted my god daughter's birthday card. You'll be getting them all over the next couple of weeks.

The printed paper is of unknown origin, likely My Mind's Eye, layered Stampin' Up Very Vanilla and Dusty Durango which was textured with Sizzix Pattern 1. The sentiment is Waltzingmouse Say It With Style, stamped in Dusty Durango on Very Vanilla and layered on Dusty Durango. The embellishments are Rust Oregon Raindrops. The entire card is highlighted with Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen.

I really like this card even though this orange/rust colour is not one I'd normally be drawn to. I find this layout and long line of embellishments very appealing. If I had the paper, I could easily replicate this card in any number of colours.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Thank You Marathon XIII

Hello everyone,

I've card thirteen in my thank you card marathon. I'm still using pieces from my scrap bin and having a great time doing it.

The printed paper is My Mind's Eye. The remaining paper is Stampin' Up Soft Suede, textured with Cuttlebug Perfectly Paisley and highlighted with Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen, Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla. The sentiment is Papertrey Ink Signature Greetings stamped in Cherry Cobbler on Very Vanilla. The embellishments are Close To My Heart Square Durables.

Paisleys are one of my favourite shapes and this particular paper in the browns and reds colour combination is particularly appealing. I like the layout of this card, it's got that nice 'Z' shape and the 'thirds' layout that makes for great design. It just works for me.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Thank You Marathon XII

Hello everyone,

I'm back on the thank you marathon project. This card is a study of 'blue'.

The background paper is of unknown origin, stamped with Heartfelt Creations Large Elegant Work Background and layered on Stampin' Up Baja Breeze. The printed paper is My Mind's Eye Coastal "Curious" also layered on Baja Breeze. The sentiment is Verve Amazing Wishes, stamped in Baja Breeze on Very Vanilla. The embellishments are Multicrafts Keepsakes Memories.

Blue is my favourite colour so it is easy to see why I love this card so much. I've still got a couple of full sheets of this great My Mind's Eye paper, all that sparkles just makes my heart sing.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

All Asian

Hello everyone,

Today's card was commissioned by a colleague whose boss is moving to Asia. She wanted a card with a distinct Asian feel - maybe I went just a titch overboard but I just couldn't help myself.

The printed paper is origami paper of unknown origin layered on Stampin' Up Basic Black and Ruby Red. The images and sentiment are Stampin' Up Asian Artistry. The flowers are painted with LuminArte Rose Gold, Ginger Peach, Lemongrass and Sweet Alfalfa Twinkling H2Os. The embellishments are Close To My Heart Licorice Opaques.

I'm so very, very happy with this card. I think it is just strikingly beautiful. I have a bit of a stash of origami paper that I love to use on these cards. It is fantastic paper to work with and when I can combine it with my favourite Twinkling H2Os, I'm one happy lady!

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Weddings Galore III

Hello everyone,

Today's card is the last of the three wedding cards I've crafted for a colleague. It is, by far, my favourite of my three and the one that I think my colleague will choose.

The printed paper is K&Company SW Nature layered on Stampin' Up Shimmery White and a shimmery teal of unknown origin. The image is highlighted with LuminArte Ice Twinkling H2Os. The sentiment is Stampabilities Changes Everything stamped in Nick Bantock Deep Turquoise on Whisper White and layered on more shimmery teal. The embellishments are Close To My Heart Licorice Opaques.

I love this card. The colours really appeal to me. I love the paper and thought it was inspired to use some Twinkling H2Os, though you can't see it all that well in the photo. Notwithstanding all the layers, this is actually a really simple and elegant card. It works and I'm betting that this is the one she'll choose.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Weddings Galore II

Hello everyone,

Today I'm posting the second of three wedding cards I crafted for a colleague. This was to be a more casual card than yesterday's black and white. I think it may be just a little too feminine for a wedding somehow.

The printed paper is Prima Fairy Floral Collection "Garden Party" layered on Stampin' Up Lucky Limeade and My Mind's Eye. The corner layers are Soft Suede. The sentiment is Stampabilities Changes Everything. The embellishments are Recollections Pearls.

I just love this paper and couldn't resist using it. I think though, it is a little to pink and feminine for a wedding. We'll just have to see what my colleague prefers. I suspect though, I'll end up changing the sentiment. It would make a great Mother's Day card.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle