Red and Tan Simplicity

Good morning all!  I thought a simple card for today's post would work nicely.  I chose this red card for the background since it matched the new striped ribbon that I am enjoying using now.  I embossed the background with the new Embossibility folder, giving it a lovely deep impressions.  I tucked the end of the ribbon under it at the top and let it hang down.  I cut out the largest size of the Romantic Rectangle die to use as a backing for my focal element.  I cut it down the centre and realigned the pattern to create a square.  The seam is hidden by the points on the red Persian Motif.  I stamped my sentiment and then cut it out with the Splendid Circle dies.  Using a bit of fired brick distress ink, I inked through the die to highlight it.  I layered up all the pieces to sit atop the ribbon piece.  I cut out the square piece from the damask accents and you can see it peeking out from underneath the ribbon which is being held in place by the ribbon buckle die cut.  I cut the ribbon into a "V" shape to give it a finished look.  You're probably not surprised to see the edge pierced as it is one of my favourite techniques!  I have had a few emails about the piercing lately too so I thought I would add a word here about it.  I use the Tim Holtz design ruler for my piercing but I anchor my ruler on either side of the card with some push pins to keep it steady while I am piercing.  I hope that helps answer any questions you may have had.  All for now, Sue x