Friends In A Grand Circle

 Hi bloggers!  I have had a few emails recently asking to see some cards using the Die D-Lites.  I started by embossing the white background card with my A4 Heart Lattice embossing folder.  I selected some raspberry card (from my stash) and used the Grand Stately Circles cut cut my frames.  I used three of the dies to get two frames.  I skipped a size on the outer frame and then came back and added it during the embossing phase to add the detail on to the outer frame.  I mounted this frame with mounting foam for height and recessed the smaller frame inside.  I cut two of the Flower Box D-Lite and inked the flowers and leaves with Distress markers through the die.  I nipped away a few of the edge flowers so it didn't show through my inside edge detail on the recessed frame.  I glued the flower boxes side by side and the recessed frame over it .  I stamped my sentiment on coconut white card and cut it out with the Ornamental Tag Two D-Lite.  I inked it with Victorian Velvet Distress ink while still in the die.  I added a messy bow that was tied out of white seam binding, then spritzed with water and scrunched for a shabby chic look!  A heart Dazzler adorns the centre of the bow.  I added it to the side of my circular frame with a glue dot.  I wanted just a tiny little bit extra on it so I cut out a Butterfly Circle die out of white glitter card.  I used the tiny fall away butterfly pieces to add to the background and my sentiment.  I love those tiny butterflies! I used some flatback white pearls as embellishments to the corners and around the frame.   Adding a double white mat finished the card (no piercing this time as it was already a very large card!).  Finished dimensions are 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" in size.  I also wanted to let everyone know that Sam Poole has two shows tooday on Create and Craft at 11am and 5pm.  She has some brand new stamps and loads of beautiful samples and fun demos.  Don't forget to tune in to see her in action!  All for now, Sue x      P.S. Did you notice it or not? LOL