Thank You For Lifting My Spirit

 Hi bloggers!  The sentiment is a bit appropriate for me today because our internet has been down for over 24 hours!  I feel like I am going through withdrawals!  What DID we ever do before it came along! LOL   I have had to take my computer out to find a hotspot to update my blog!  Today's card is a sort of clean and simple style (if you ignore my ginormous bow!)  I started by embossing my white background piece using the Splendid embossibility folder.  I used the Scallop Borders to create the black border under my sentiment.  I used the scalloped edge and then the plain cutting edge for the other side.  I adding in the same scalloped die piece in the centre to emboss the design.  It was done in two steps.  I stamped the Vine Scroll Stamp To Die For in black on red card.  I cut it out with the matching Labels 30 die.  I stamped my sentiment on white card and cut it out with a smaller Labels 30 die.  I used Black Soot Distress ink to lightly ink it while it was still in the die.  I mounted it with foam in the centre of my focal element.  I had some beautiful red ribbon (from my stash) so I tied a double bow and added a black Dazzler in the centre.  I added a thin black mat before finishing with a double white mat with a pierced inner layer.  I will schedule a few more posts in case my internet decides to stay on holiday!  Finished dimensions are 7" x 8 1/2" in size.    Just thought I would give you a quick reminder that Julia Watts has two shows on C & C today at 8am and 3pm.  Be sure to tune in to see what she has in store for you!    I am flying home today so I won't be able to answer emails until late tomorrow, just to let you know.  Please behave yourself Blogger and put my scheduled blog post up on time! LOL   All for now, Sue x