Super Snowflakes

Hello everyone,

Today's card is one for my girlfriend's Christmas gift.

The printed paper is American Crafts which is layered on Stampin' Up Sage Shadow and a forest green metallic of unknown origin.  The sentiment is Stampabilities Merry Christmas 06 stamped in Sage Shadow on Whisper White and layered on more metallic green.  The embellishments are American Crafts Mistletoe Accent stickers and Queen & Co Snowflake Rhinestones.

Every time I pull out this paper, I'm never quite sure why I bought it.  I like the snowflakes but the lovely flakes are set in wonky circles and the colours are a rather off green.  It's a sheet of paper that rather scares me.  That being said, this card turned out so much better than I thought it would.  The metallic paper and the pretty sparkles make all the difference.

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

Gisèle

Fabulous Floral

Hello everyone,

This is my second feminine birthday card in the set I'm crafting for my girlfriend.

The printed paper is Crate Paper Bliss Collection Dreamy which is layered on Stampin' Up textured Rich Razzleberry.  The sentiment is Close To My Heart Happy Birthday stamped in Rich Razzleberry on Very Vanilla and layered on more textured Rich Razzleberry.  The ribbon is Stampin' Up Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot 1/2" ribbon.  The embellishments are Close To My Heart Mocha Opaques.

I swear this ribbon could have been made for this pretty paper.  Those polka dots are so wonderful, I now remember why this ribbon, which I don't use all that often, appealed to me so much.  This has become a pretty standard layout for me.  I just seem drawn to the vertical.  It does seem to make the printed paper more of a focal element.  I think my girlfriend will love to give this card to someone.

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

Gisèle

Birthday Butterflies

Hello everyone,

One of the gifts I'm crafting for a girlfriend is a set of ten assorted cards.  The next few posts will be my efforts.

The printed paper is My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Dolled Up "Day" Butterflies, layered on Stampin' Up Ruby Red and textured River Rock.  The bottom layer is Ruby Red, stamped with Impression Obsession Cover-A-Card Butterflies in Ruby Red ink and layered on textured River Rock.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Beautiful Birthday stamped in Ruby Red on Very Vanilla and layered on more Ruby Red.  The butterfly is punched from a piece of Ranger Alcohol ink smooched glossy cardstock and glittered with Glitter Ritz warm highlight microfine glitter.  The embellishments are Queen & Co pearls.

I love making girly cards.  I don't hold back.  This card has a bit of everything, pretty paper, sparkle, pearls and a really feminine sentiment. This card couldn't really get more pretty.  What more could a girl want?

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

Gisèle

Joyful Wreath

Hello everyone,

I have another painted wreath for you today.

The card base is Artoz Klondike.  The image, Impression Obsession Poinsettia Wreath, is stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Stampin' Up Whisper White, clear heat embossed and painted with LuminArte Twinkling H2Os.  The image is layered on a shimmery brown and shimmery white of unknown origin.  The sentiment is Gina K The Magic of Christmas stamped in Versafine Onyx Black and highlighted with Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen.  The embellishments are TPC Studio Timeless Christmas jewels.

This is was an ambitious image to colour for someone who painting skills are limited.  However, I just love the image and couldn't resist giving it a try.  Besides, practise makes perfect.  I love all the shimmer on this card.  Between the paint and the paper, it really has a lovely reflective quality.  Makes the amateurish painting look decent.

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

Gisèle

Pretty Poinsettia

Hello everyone,

I was having so much fun painting yesterday's image that I decided to try another. 

The card base is Artoz Klondike.  The image is from Harmonie, stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Stampin' Up Whisper White, clear heat embossed and painted with LuminArte Twinkling H2Os.  The poinsettia center is coloured with Y&C Gel Extreme gold.  The sentiment is Annabelle Ornamental Christmas stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Whisper White, layered on a metallic red of unknown origin and more Whisper White.  The embellishments are Teresa Collins Fabrications "Linen" rhinestone.

I was probably a little eager to get painting this pretty poinsettia as I could have done a better job with the shading.  That said, it's still a very pretty card and it was a joy to work with this image.  In hindsight, as I look at this card, I should have used black and red under the sentiment instead of white and red.  I would have been a nicer balance.  I really like this card and I know whomever receives it will also appreciate it.

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

Gisèle

Wreath Joy

Hello everyone,

Every now and again, well, more often than not, I come across a stamp or a stamp set that I cannot live without.  This is one of those stamps.

The card base is Artoz Klondike.  The image is Verve Glad Tidings stamped on Stampin' Up Whisper White in Versafine Onyx Black, clear heat embossed and painted with LuminArte Twinkling H2Os.  It is layered on Stampin' Up Basic Black.  The sentiment is Cornish Heritage Farms Vintage Christmas Expressions stamped on Whisper White in Versafine Onyx Black.

This is one of my favourite Christmas cards so far.  It is a simple and elegant creation.  With the Twinkling H2Os and the shimmery card base, it needs nothing by way of extra bling.  Would that every card be so beautiful.

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

Gisèle

Happy Birthday M

Hello everyone,

It is a girlfriend's birthday today.  She's on maternity leave right now, her hands full with two little boys.

The printed paper is Prima Sew Cute layered on Stampin' Up Blush Blossom and Always Artichoke.  The sentiment is Penny Black Special Time stamped in Always Artichoke on Very Vanilla and layered on more Blush Blossom and Always Artichoke.  The embellishments are Close To My Heart Mocha Opaques.

I wanted to craft a really special and girly birthday card for my girlfriend.  She's now surrounded by men and deserves as much pretty as we can give her.  This certainly fits that bill.  I love the pinks and greens and thank goodness I found this old Stampin' Up Blush Blossom paper because it coordinates perfectly!

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

Gisèle