Blooms And Vines

Hello everyone,

Today's birthday card post uses a scrap of some absolutely beautiful paper.

The card base is Recollections Vanilla.  The printed paper is SEI layered layered on an orange also of unknown origin.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Stylized Birthday stamped in Altenew Moss on more Recollections Vanilla.  The copper brads are also of unknown origin.

I absolutely love this piece of printed paper.  The stems and outlines are a metallic green that add a lovely hint of shimmer.  The different shades of orange, green and vanilla are also appealing.  The images are the perfect scale for a card.  Drawing inspiration from the layout on yesterday's card, I chose to use this bolder, stylized sentiment.  I love this card!

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

Gisèle

Wings of Condolence

Hello everyone,

Today's sympathy card uses another image that I'd stamped ages ago and hadn't yet used.

The printed paper is S.E.I Sunny Day.  The image is Stampin' Up Watercolor Wings stamped in StazOn Metallic Gold, Stampin' Up Lost Lagoon and Midnight Muse, and Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections Vanilla.  The image was die cut with Sizzix Bold Butterfly Framelits.  The sentiment is Bonnidee French Wording #1 stamped in Midnight Muse on Recollection Vanilla.The ribbon is American Crafts.

There is some rather vintage about this card.  The colours, blue and yellow, and the patterned paper are likely the reason.  I was, at first, inclined to add some embellishments but this butterfly is large and by placing it in the 'sweet spot' on top of the ribbon, it really didn't need anything else.  As I look at this photo, I believe I could have lowered the sentiment just a little bit but, that's hindsight.  I still think this is a great card in all its simplicity.

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

Gisèle

Glittered Holly Ornament

Hello everyone,

Today's Christmas card is scraps and leftover and is utterly beautiful!

The printed paper is S.E.I. Holiday Traditions Trimming The Tree.  The background layer is Bazzill gold foil textured with Couture Creations Baubles & Baubles embossing folder.  The image is Elizabeth Craft Designs glittered with Martha Stewart glitter.  The sentiment is Cornish Heritage Farms Christmas Expressions stamped in Stampin' Up Real Red on Whisper White.

This is another of those things I've purchased that I just never had time to play with.  I love it!  I also have a tree and a gift embossing folder that I've yet to explore.  If they turn out anywhere near as good as this card, I'll be one very happy lady.

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

Gisèle

Bright Beauty

Hello everyone,

Today's card is for another girlfriend.  She likes it bright and shiny.

The printed paper is SEI Sunny Day layered on Stampin' Up Crushed Curry and Ruby Red.  The ribbon is Michael's Special Value.  The sentiment is Close To My Heart Joyful Birthday stamped in Ruby Red on Whisper White and layered on more Ruby Red.  The embellishments are Creative Impressions Metallic Mini Rounds and Golden Rod Stickles.

You need sunglasses for this card so I know my girlfriend will love it!  These are all the colours that she loves and in combination, I couldn't pick any better.  I love the warmth of this card, even with the harsh, bright colours.  It is a wonderful sheet of paper and I've been using it quite judiciously, not just because I've only the one sheet, but not everyone can handle this loud a card.

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

Gisèle

Get Well Soon

Hello everyone,

I'm interrupting the Christmas card bonanza for a special 'Get Well Card' for one of my girlfriends.

The printed paper is SEI Sunny Day layered on Stampin' Up More Mustard and a metallic copper of unknown origin.  The sentiment is Hero Arts Say It All stamped in Melon Mambo on Whisper White and layered on more copper.  The embellishments are EK Success Halloween Dots.

This is a fantastic piece of paper, something I say every time I use it.  It's hard to tell but the outlines are all a shiny copper.  This layout has become rather standard for me, used fairly regularly with slight changes to sentiment and embellishment placement.  For all of that, I don't think my cards have a boring sameness for which I'm grateful because I'm really happy with the results.

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

Gisèle

Thinking Of You Finale

Hello everyone,

It's been so much fun to craft this series of cards.  Today's post is the last 'thinking of you' card however, it's not the last commissioned card for my girlfriend.  The next three 'from all of us' birthday cards are also for her.

The printed paper is SEI Couture Chiffon layered on pink and green papers of unknown origin.  The ribbon is Celebrate It Sheer Creations.  The sentiment is Verve Accent Notes stamped in Stampin' Up Perfect Plum ink on Whisper White.  The embellishments are Kaisercraft White Basic Pearls.

I just love this card.  It is so soft, romantic and pretty.  We should all make these types of cards every once in a while because it just so much fun!  I love this paper so much, I went back to the store and picked up another sheet after I used it the first time.  I restrained myself on the number of pearls I used but it was difficult.

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

Gisèle

Girly, Girly

Hello everyone,

What a difference a day makes!  One of my girlfriends has commissioned a number of cards.  Today's card needs to get in the mail so there was no procrastinating tonight.  I've a little more breathing room with the rest of her order.

The printed paper is SEI Sunny Day Window Box layered on Stampin' Up Ruby Red and textured Crushed Curry.  The sentiment is Stampendous Special Messages stamped in Ruby Red on Whisper White and layered on textured Crushed Curry.  The embellishments are Zva Creative Crystals.

I love the copper shimmer on this paper.  It makes these great, gorgeous flowers pop.  This particular card is for my girlfriend's daughter-in-law and she asked for glitzy.  I could have gone over-the-top glitz but I like the subtleness of this shine and this is wonderfully cheery and youthful paper.  I'm hoping it will be glitzy enough to celebrate this milestone birthday.

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

Gisèle

Wonderful Wedding

Hello everyone,

Today's post is the wedding card that goes with yesterday's wedding shower card.  I kept the pink theme going but toned it down and added white pearls for more of a wedding touch.

The printed paper is SEI White Elegance Diamond layered on shimmery pink of unknown origin.  The sentiment is Inkadinkado stamped in Rich Razzleberry on Stampin' Up Shimmery White and heat embossed with Close To My Heart Silver Pearl embossing powder.  The pearls are Stampin' Up Basic Pearl Jewels.

I just love this card.  It equals the femininity of yesterday's shower card but is still a distinct wedding card.  I think next to Christmas cards, Wedding cards have to be my most favourite to craft.  No excuses are needed to add as much glitz and glamour that a card can hold.  It was fun to keep the hint of pink going by using the same shimmery pink from the shower card.  I really hope my colleague likes them.  She herself is a talent painter and these are the first cards I've crafted for her.

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

Gisèle

Happy Birthday

Hello everyone,

Things (aka life) have really gotten away from me today but I still wanted to craft card not only because I like to but I've got quite a list of cards that need crafting. Today's card is for my father's homecare worker. She likes all things bright, shiny and cheerful.

The printed paper is SEI Sunny Day Window Box layered on Stampin' Up So Saffron. The sentiment is from Verve and is stamped in Melon Mambo on Whisper White and layered on more Melon Mambo. The butterfly, which I pulled out of a stash of die cut pieces, is likely from Spellbinders and is cut from what is possibly a piece of vinyl of unknown origin. The embellishment is Recollections Glitter Shapes.

I love this card and though very simple, will be perfect! I needed quick and bright with a titch of sparkle and shine. This paper is fantastic with its cheery flowers and a hint of coppery outlines. The vinyl butterfly catches the light beautiful and that glittery dot add just that little bit more. I didn't have much time tonight but still wanted to make a great card. This fits all the bills.

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

Gisèle

Thank You Marathon VIII

Hello everyone,

Today I'm posting thank you card number eight. This one is all soft and pretty and lovely!

The printed paper is SEI Couture Chiffon layered on a shimmery pink of unknown origin. The image is Memory Box First Flight stamped in Stampin' Up Pale Plum on Whisper White and layered on shimmery pink. The sentiment is Papertrey Ink Signature Greetings also stamped in Pale Plum on Whisper White and layered on shimmery pink. The embellishments are Martha Stewart Pastel Mini Pearls.

I love this card! The very best description is the one I used earlier, soft and pretty. All the pales colours and the hints of shimmer. This flight of butterflies stamp is really spectacular. It's not often I craft so a soft card that actually turns out so great! It gives me hope that I'll be able to repeat it.

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

Gisèle