Wonderful Daughter

Obviously this isn't for my daughter since she is only 10, but I thought that parents need cards too to give to their daughter's on Mothers' day.  My dad always sent me one.  If the sentiment inside didn't say "Happy Mothers' Day" then I could give it to my daughter for her birthday.

So here is the card:

I don't often use Real Red, so I wanted to give it a try.  I think it looks clean & crisp with the black and white.  I had to color the pearls with a marker since I didn't have any black ones.  The larger flower layered with dimensionals and they are all clear embossed for a little pop. 

The picture I took of the inside was a little blurry so I didn't want to post it.  So what do you think?  I really like this one with the layout and the colors.

I'm off to do some baby outfit orders I got from the craft fair.  Gotta get caught up and while I'm at it, make some for the May Days on the May long weekend.

I'll check back tomorrow:)

Hugs

From long ago................a technique

I didn't get to craft today at all again, but I did want to share at least something with you.  It's a card I did a while ago with ink and folders run through my Big Shot.  Can't remember where I saw this but will definitely let you know when I do. .

So you ink one side of the folder, put in the cardstock, run it through the Big Shot.  Remove the cardstock and ink up with another color on the other side.  Slip the cardstock back in but don't worry about matching it up with the previous embossing.  You want it to be different since that's what gives you the neat pattern.

Looks cool huh - I love it.  I used Creamy Caramel and Close to Cocoa.  The folder image is layered on some Chocolate chip cardstock.

I watercolored the butterfly image with reinkers on watercolor paper and of course, I had to add some bling:)  Crystal effects was dabbed all over the flower to make it pop.  It was kind of blah without it.  Sponged around the oval with creamy caramel and a little chocolate chip, and popped up on dimensionals.

I definitely want to try this again with some spring/summer colors, and work on my watercoloring. 

I'm off to get some more organization done.  I want to at least dent my studio this weekend.

Thanks for stopping by and welcome to my new friends.

Hugs

ETA:  I forgot to mention in between each color on your folder, make sure you clean off with stamp cleaner or baby wipe. It may stain a little.