Best Wishes

 Hello my crafty friends!  I was of two minds as to whether to post this one or not.  You see, the background was a little bit of an experiment which didn't quite turn out like I had wanted it to, but it wasn't enough of a disaster to earn a place in the bin either!  I will explain.  I have been in this layering mode lately just to see what different products look like when applied in layers.  The background was first stamped with our flake and glitter glue then I used the Fire red polished silk glitter to pick up the stamp design (Dotted Fronds by Justrite stamps).  I then covered it with a piece of sticky adhesive sheet and micro beaded over the top.  Not a disaster, but you can't really get the bling from the glitter coming through as I had hoped either.  I decided in the end to post it as it isn't too bad and I thought you might like to see the results of my experiment (might save you from wasting your time!).
I stamped a piece of white card using one of the Vintage Lace Labels Three stamps by Justrite and heat embossed with white powder  for a tonal look.  The bottom part of the background was created by stamping the same stamp using a clear Perfect Medium for a watermark look.  I used the Scallop borders two to cut a white decorative border and then I matted it with  a solid piece of cranberry coloured card.  I used the satin edged ribbon in cranberry to tie a double bow and added it to the side of the card with a pearl embellishment in the centre.  I tried it without the bow, but it just looked too empty plus I just love this ribbon!  I stamped the frame for my sentiment and embossed it in white and cut it out.  I used  Plum archival ink to highlight the embossing which resisted the ink.  I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with Vintage Labels Four and inked it as well.  I added a Fancy tags two die by cutting it down the centre horizontally and adding it to the top and bottom edge of my sentiment, taping it in place from the back.  I finished my card with a double white pierced mat and some pearl stick pins in my bow.  Finished dimensions are 7" x 8 1/4" in size.

Now for the winner of the Wednesday Card Giveaway.  The winner is:

Nattyboots!!!

Email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your card.  All for now. Sue X