Make My Monday - White on White

On a very blowy day here in Queensland, it gives me an opportunity to get some craft in. 

I am entering a challenge today that I haven't been able to for some time now. It is a wonderful challenge over at Make My Monday. The DT have some gorgeous inspiration for you. Their challenge this week is to make a White on White Christmas card.

I have used my Holiday Frame embossing folder for the first time. I have tried to use it before but I was never very successful with it. I'm not sure why but this folder really intimidates me. I don't know why, but I always get a few little creases on the cardstock once I have popped it through the Bigshot. I have tried different thicknesses but it always seems to happen :( Any suggestions would be welcome. 

I used my Ornament Keepsake set and stamped this bauble/ornament in Whisper White and then embossed with Clear powder. The ribbon is Whisper White satin. Unfortunately my photo doesn't show the pattern too well on the embossed ornament but it looks lovely in real life. 

This would also be perfect for our current challenge over at Addicted to CAS where the code word is Bauble! I'm going to link it up as a DT contribution.

Thanks so much for looking xx

Make My Monday - Vintage Wedding

I received a package today full of crafting goodies. While unpacking I realised that I had some perfect additions to my collection which would make for a good Vintage card. I LOVE it when a plan comes together lol (intentional or not!)

Well, the theme over at MMM is Vintage Wedding. The DT have come up with some amazing and very classy creations.

I decided to go with Whisper White and Very Vanilla Cardstock. I embossed the Very Vanilla Panel with my new Vintage Wallpaper folder (how about that!). I used my new Chic Circle Frame (which is just way too cute) on Whisper White cardstock and then mounted a photo I found on the internet. I inked the edges of this panel with Vintage Photo.

Today I also received the Victoria Crochet Trim. It's so lovely! I mounted that onto a piece of Whisper White (edges inked with Vintage Photo) which I used my Eyelet Border punch on the edge.

I then added pearls to the centre of the flowers on the embossed Vintage Wallper and a string of pearls on the Crochet Trim. Some pretty flowers up the top and finished!

Thanks for looking xx

MMM - Vintage Fashion Challenge

Hi there. I saw the DT samples and I was blown away. Head over to Make My Monday and check it out! The next thought I had was, oh dear, I have never done Vintage on a card before but really wanted to give it a go. Having nothing Vintage in the way of stamps, I hopped on the internet to look at some Vintage photos.

I saw a few that I liked but this one really took my fancy. This is a postcard of a 1920's French Bride. Sigh, they look so in love and have just got married. I wonder what happened in the course of their lives. I love where her groom's hands are placed and the look on her face just tells the story.

Here is my card -

Now, this may have not photographed the best as it's not in natural light.

I have mounted the photo onto Whisper White CS and then inked the edges with Vintage Photo ink. I have also done this to the blue base panel and the circles and used it for the sentiment. I have also used Whisper White satin ribbon with a layering of blue lace ribbon. The papers in the top right hand corner have a button tied on with hemp twine. Three pearls were added in the bottom left hand corner. I have also used a crystal pin through the circles with the sentiment.

This is going to be my first attempt because I'm hoping I will get better at this technique.

Thanks for looking xx