The Gift of You V

Hello everyone,

Today's post is the last gift of you 'birthday' card in this mini series in the 'birthday' card commission I've been posting.

The card base is The Paper Studio.  The printed paper is Graphic 45 “Bird Song” Enlightenment layered on Recollections Black.  The sentiment is Verses Gift of You stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White and layered on more Recollections Black.  The gold mesh ribbon is of unknown origin.

This is an awesome piece of Asian-inspired paper.  These paper lanterns are the perfect scale for a card and the variety of colours is wonderful.  I chose black for layering as it makes everything else just pop!  I think the font of this sentiment works great with the overall Asian style.  The gold mesh ribbon has been in the scrap bin for ages but it is the perfect embellishment in this case.

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

Gisèle

The Gift of You IV

Hello everyone,

Today's post is another wonderful 'birthday' card.

The card base is Craft Smith.  The printed origami paper is of unknown origin layered on Stampin’ Up Certainly Celery and Joy Crafts mirrored dark pink.  The sentiment is Verses Gift of You stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White and layered on more Certainly Celery.  The embellishments are Close To My Heart Green Triangles.

A number of years back I was gifted some beautiful scraps of origami paper.  I so loved the paper I bought a few packs at a local paper store.  It is great paper to work with but the designs can be somewhat limiting in terms of theme.  I thought the font of the 'Celebrate' in the sentiment had a bit of an Asian calligraphy style so I chose to use this beautiful fan-themed paper.  I love the colours and had just the enough Certainly Celery (a perfect colour match for the background of the origami paper) left for layering.  It's another great result.

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

Gisèle

The Gift of You III

Hello everyone,

Today's post is the third 'birthday' card with this fantastic Verses sentiment.

The card base is Recollections Black.  The printed paper is DCWV Black Music Notes layered on Stampin’ Up Real Red.  The sentiment is Verses Gift of You stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White and layered on more Real Red.  The ribbon is of unknown origin.

This is another piece of printed paper I just couldn't resist using.  Rather the opposite of Monday's card, this is black and white with accents of red, which I pretty much think is a no-fail colour combination.  I thought the font of this great sentiment worked really well with the music notes.  I only used ribbon to embellish but I did think of adding a few red pearls or gems to the sentiment panel.  Not really needed because this result is great as is.

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

Gisèle

The Gift of You II

Hello everyone,

Today's post is the second 'Gift of You' 'birthday' card in this series.

The card base is Recollections White Linen Texture.  The printed paper is of unknown origin layered on Stampin’ Up Rich Razzleberry.  The sentiment is Verses Gift of You stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White and layered on more Rich Razzleberry.  The flower embellishment is of unknown origin and is highlighted with Sequins Stickles.

This is another sheet of printed paper with images that are the perfect scale for cards.  It pairs perfectly with Stampin' Up's Rich Razzleberry!  The blank space in the bottom left of the sentiment was perfect for adding this rhinestone flower! It's a great result!

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

Gisèle

The Gift of You I

Hello everyone,

Today's post is the first of a half dozen cards using this awesome sentiment. 

The card base is Recollections White Linen Texture.  The printed paper is of unknown origin layered on Recollections Black.  The sentiment is Verses Gift of You stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White and layered on more Black.  The embellishments are Close To My Heart Licorice Opaques.

I'm really trying not to buy new stamps because I have more than I'll ever, every need but I just couldn't resist this one from Verses.  I just love the 'sentiment' and it is perfect for this commission!  This paper has image that are the perfect scale for cards but with just two colours, coordinating solids is pretty limited.  I chose black because it just pops!  I think it was a wise choice because this is a fantastic result!

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

Gisèle

Candy Cute

Hello everyone,

Today's Christmas card is intended to just be fun.

The printed paper is K&Company Tim Coffey layered on a textured green Bazzill.  The sentiment is Verses Rubber Stamps Christmas Time Treasure stamped in Close To My Heart Ruby ink on Recollections Vanilla and layered on DCWV Silky Smooth.  The embellishments are K&Company Tim Coffey Grand Adhesions dimensional stickers.

This is another super simple card which, using great printed paper, a couple of great stickers, and an awesome sentiment, makes for a really great result.  I'm taking an entire set of these stickers so the ladies can choose those which they like the most.

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

Gisèle