Cards With a Focus on Dimensional Florals and Much More!

So, who here has tons of card making supplies, but is always running to the store last minute when you need a card?  

I know right!?!  I hate that!!!

Well, the other day I decided that I was going to get ahead of that nasty little game and I made a gaggle of cards...all a bit different and ready for whenever I need one.  I dug into my stash and just grabbed what jumped out at me.  I knew I wanted to put an emphasis on dimension and florals...all else would fall into place. 

I added greetings/sentiments to some and others I left blank so I had some flexibility.  

So, let me show you what I did...

This one has pretty French themed stickers, beautiful Prima paper flowers and flat back pearls to match the floral centers of the small flowers.  I also created a matching envelope.  I think that just adds a little something extra. 

Next, we have a party themed card made with primary colors and layers of embossed papers.  I also used the White Gold Glam Stickers on this design. 

We go vintage and shabby on this next one with multiple torn papers, washi, more paper flowers, a giant gem and a dimenstional sticker that says "Time With Friends Is Time Well Spent" 

Here is a close up...I kinda LOVE this one! 

This card features layers of embossed papers again - in a red, black and cream theme.  We have a scrap of intricate lace, a cream and black paper flower with a red silk ribbon flower added to the center.  So sophisticated...

Next, we have a pretty little butterfly themed greeting.  This just pops with Spring! 

Here is another with a coordinating envelope.  So pretty and soft in pink and taupe...maybe for a bridal shower with that pretty vintage lace.  

And, our final card.  This classy card was made with someone very special & classy in mind.  It will be in the mail before this post even goes live.  A special someone has a Birthday in a few days and he deserves a card created just in his honor.  Hope you like it "Gruncle" Buddy!   

This was created with layers of paper, embellished with Shimmer Spritz, silver Glam stickers, a stamped Birthday image and a fabric and pearl flower. 

Okay, I think this will hold me for a couple months anyway.  I hope I have inspired you to get ahead of the game and keep you out of the expensive card isle.  

Thanks for joining me. 

Steph S. 

Supply List - 

Aleene's Tacky Glue

Misc. Embossing Folders

Misc. Paper, Fabric & Ribbon Flowers

Shimmer Spritz in Frost

Gold & Silver Glam Stickers

Giant Gems

Misc Papers and Paper Pads

My FAVORITE Super Adhesive Double Sided Tape

My FAVORITE Fussy Cutting French Scissors

I believe everyone is thinking of SPRING

When mid-February arrives each year most people in the Northern Hemisphere are pretty much done with winter.

It's time to break out the flowers and colorful decor to cheer us up from the gloom of winter.
Here are a few items of inspiration for your home.

Paint an old frame (or dollar store / thrift shop frame) also get bunches of colorful flowers.   Hot glue them onto the frame in a pleasing arrangement and take a look at spring!  For extra pizzaz, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil on the silk flowers.  NOTE: Use painters tape to mask off the mirror before painting to keep it neat and clean.

Fresh smells of Spring can be so easy to have in your house,  What is your favorite scent?  Mine is Lilacs, nothing says spring to me like lilacs and hyacinth.  Use the essential oil of your choice with baking soda.  Or for a truly clean and freshening effect use only the baking soda and change it out every couple days.

Shake the jar daily to increase the aroma or cleansing.

images borrowed from cleaningtutorials.net

 

Add our jar accessories to make it PRETTY and consider painting the jars with our chalk paints, and our DIXIE BELLE paints.  We have brushes, pro brushes, and sanding tools

Colorful faux succulents from Stacey Turner Creations 

Have fun getting SPRINGY