You're So Sweet

Hi crafters!  I decided I would show off the California Collection in today's card.  I had this pretty muted green patterned paper that I wanted to use and thought it would be perfect behind my aperture and for my sentiment.  I started out by embossing the background with my Basketweave embossing folder.  You can tell this card was made some time ago because that folder has sold out and is no longer available, sorry.  I used the Decorative Frames Set B from the California Collection to cut the aperture and it leaves the pretty piercing holes around the edge of it.   I cut  the border from the Italian collection and added it to the bottom portion of the card, it is white on white but just adds a bit of detail.  I added foam to the back of this piece and mounted it over my patterned paper.  I cut the San Francisco die using the cutting edge from the Set A Frames so it would have a slightly wider embossed edge on it.  It is subtle but really pretty in person. I used the smaller die in the set and simply embossed the design in the centre of the piece.    I stamped my sentiment on the same patterned paper and cut it out with the Decorative Frames from the Italian Collection, you can just see the soft floral pattern showing through.  I mounted these two pieces together and added them to the aperture opening.  I tied a messy bow out of white seam binding and added a white organza ribbon rose to the centre.  These, by the way, are sold premade in a package and while I know how to make them, they take a bit of doing so I much prefer using these as they are very inexpensive!  A great item to have in your crafty arsenal for when you don't have time to make your flowers by hand!  I added two pearl stick pins with a few pretty beads added to them.  To finish the card, I added a double white mat and used the Cosmic Shimmer white PVA glue to make dots all the way around the edge and frame my card.  I added some flatback pearls in the corners and to the border to bring it all together.  The finished dimensions are 8" x 8 3/4" in size.

Now, the winner of the Wednesday Card giveaway is:

Jean Deane!!!

Congratulations!  Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your card.

Just a quick note to tell you that Kim Robertson has two shows today for Creative Expressions on Create and Craft at 10am and 4pm.  Kim has been away from our screens for awhile recuperating from a foot operation.  She is finally back and will have some outstanding demos today I'm certain.  Don't forget to tune in .  All for now, Sue x