Labels 20 Congratulations

 Morning all!  Today's card is a fun one and a real good way to use up those bits of paper you have been squirrelling away in your stash (yes we all do it!)  I started with a wide strip of decorative paper (I think it was Teresa Collins, but I am not positive).  I matted it with a matching but darker shade of card.  I use the Fleur de Lis mask to emboss the background on to a piece of milk coloured card.   I attached my strip above my embossed background.  I stamped the labels 20 from the Justrite Kindness set using a clear perfect Medium pad and clear embossed it.  I stamped my sentiment in the open centre area and cut the label shape out with the matching die.  I cut a couple of swirls from the Heartfelt Creations Dutch Iris set in milk card to use as accents.  I made a floral spray by simply tearing circles from small pieces of leftover card and decorative paper.  I layered smaller circles on top of the larger ones using a drop of Cosmic Shimmer dries clear glue.  I added a flatback pearl to the centre of each flower.  I like to give them a little scrunch from the centre upwards to give them a bit of a distressed look too.  I assorted them into a small cascade down the card, inserting pieces of my swirls as I went.  I finished the card with Cosmic Shimmer pearl PVA glue dots around the edge.  I love the fact that you can use up some of the leftover bits and still end up with a really pretty card, don't you? 
Has anyone gotten a copy of the project book yet?  I would really love to know what you think of it!  If you are still looking for one, there is a list of stockists on the Creative Expressions website.  All for now, Sue x