Hearts And Swirls

A very good morning to everyone!  I am hoping that Blogger plays nice today and allows my post to show up as scheduled.  As this post is scheduled to go up, I will be on my way to the airport, heading back to the States to spend some time with my Mom first, then on to California for CHA and some time with my daughter after that!  I'll be back home in about four weeks time, but I promise not to let you down on the blog.  On occasion, there may be a slight blip like I had earlier this month (the post went up but minus the picture!)  Not sure how that happened, but I will make sure that I have posts scheduled for every day.  Today's post is a card I did using some of the dies that Christine Emberson will have on her POTD shows coming up later this month on the 18th and 19th.  Be sure to check her blog http://hope-chances.blogspot.com/ for the exact times.  The focal element was created using the Heart Squares and Labels 13 to cut an aperture.  I cut a Fleur de lis rectangle in brown card as a backdrop and added a few of the heart pieces that were cut out of the edge of the heart squares for tint. I added a bit of Cosmic Shimmer Aurora sparkle glitter to it for some bling.   The swirl added a bit of dramatic flair to the card (plus it allowed me to show off the background paper that I really liked).  I pierced around the edges (again) and then tied a big bow using some pink organza ribbon (again, from my craft stash) and added a fun antique looking button and some pins to complete the card.   I was rather pleased with how it turned out even if it was a bit (okay, who am I kidding, a lot!) OTT.   I was in the mood for a ribbon/bow frenzy.  Remember, you were warned!    A winner in the comment game from yesterday's post is number 72 which corresponds to the comment left by Lockedinmycraftroom!!!!  Don't forget to email me to claim your prize!  All for now, Sue x