Shiny Silver Wishes

Hello everyone,

This is another really simple and definitively masculine card.

The printed paper is of unknown origin layered on a mirrored silver of unknown origin.  The sentiment is cut from Recollections Black with Impression Obsession Die 166-F and layered on a white of unknown origin.  The embellishments are Mark Richards 3mm silver metals.

The printed paper reminded me of a truck bed so I thought it would make a great masculine card.  I love the element of silver.  The silver embellishments remind me somewhat of studs.  The wide white horizontal strip makes the sentiment pop so much it's really easy to read!

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

Gisèle

Out Of The Woods

Hello everyone,

Today's post is intended to be a more masculine birthday card.

The printed paper is of unknown origin layered on Stampin' Up Crushed Curry and Old Olive.  The sentiment is Close To My Heart Happy Birthday stamped in Early Espresso on Recollections White and layered on a banner die cut with Sizzix Banners Framelits from Recollections Kraft.  The embellishment is My Mind's Eye Sleigh Bells Ring Wood Dots.

This is great paper for making more masculine/neutral cards.  I used a Kraft paper card base and also for layering because it just the feeling I was trying to evoke.  I wish I had used a bigger banner and maybe instead of using kraft paper I could have used the same green or yellow that was used in the layers.  I think using the wooden dot was inspired.  It's a great result.

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

Gisèle

All About The Paper

Hello everyone,

Today's post uses some paper and ribbon that I've been hoarding for eons.

The printed paper is BoBunny Winter Joy Bundled layered on a purple Bazzill and is highlighted with Turquoise, Lavender and Lime Green Stickles.  The sentiment is Close To My Heart Happy Birthday stamped in Altenew Desert Night stamped on Recollections White.  The ribbon is of unknown origin.

I have no idea where I found this paper but I've had it forever and I've used it judiciously so it would last as long as I could.  Ditto for the ribbon.  I didn't necessarily need to add the Stickles but I thought using multiple coordinating colours would add just that little extra sparkle.  It's a very simple and straightforward layout that doesn't cover up too much of the beautiful paper.

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

Gisèle

Written Wishes

Hello everyone,

Today's birthday card post is lovely in shades of lavender.

The printed paper is Stamperia Lilac Flowers layered on Stampin' Up Pale Plum.  The sentiment is Creative Expressions Amazing Sentiments stamped in Close To My Heart Smokey Plum on Recollections Vanilla and layered on Close To My Heart Petal.  The embellishments are Platinum Liquid Pearls.

This is a collection of papers that I found through a vendor at a local crops last fall.  Every single sheet is absolutely beautiful.  I love all the different handwritten fonts and the different layered images are so interesting that I didn't feel the need to add much by way of extras.

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

Gisèle

Flourished And Fancy

Hello everyone,

Today's post is one of the more fancier cards in this commission.

The printed paper is of unknown origin layered on a gold also of unknown origin.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Beautiful Birthday stamped in Altenew Dusk on Recollections Vanilla and layered on more gold.  The embellishments are Crafts Rhinestone Strips.

I picked up this paper at a specialty paper store and while it is actually wrapping paper, it works perfectly for cards.  I chose this sentiment specifically because it is a really flourished.  I was thrilled to be able to coordinate the ink colour so well.  The embellishments add just a little bit of subtle sparkle.

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

Gisèle

More Monochromatic Wishes

Hello everyone,

Today's post is another simple monochromatic card.

The printed paper is of unknown origin layered on Stampin' Up Sahara Sand.  The image is Altenew Extra Special stamped in Evening Grey, Lava Rock, Moon Rock, Pinkalicious, Pink Diamond and Rose Quartz on Stampin' Up Whisper White.  The image was cut from the coordinating Altenew die.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Vintage Labels stamped in Altenew Lava Rock.  The card and image is highlighted with Platinum Liquid Pearls.

This is one of my favourites cards in this commission.  I love this soft monochromatic look and feel.  The background paper has no images on which to anchor a card but is a perfect base for this image.  I used dimensionals to raise the image just a little to add more interest.  I'm not unhappy with the Liquid Pearls placement but had I known about visuals triangles before I made this card, I think I could have done better.  It's still a result that I just love!

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

Gisèle

Simple Sophistication

Hello everyone,

Today's birthday card is simple yet so sophisticated.

The printed paper is of unknown origin layered on Recollections Black.  The sentiment is Inkadinkado Calligraphy Celebration stamped in Altenew Pure Graphite.  The pearl embellishments are of unknown origin.

Cards with incorporate the sentiment right on the printed paper are some of my favourites.  Not only are they perfect for larger sheets of 12 X 12 printed paper without all over designs, but they allow for using larger font sentiments.  I especially love the monochromatic aspect of this card.  I think the sentiment in a dark grey works beautifully with the lovely roses in the corner.

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

Gisèle