You Mean So Much To Me

Hi guys!  I thought that I would mix it up a bit today and show one from the 4 Day Deal shows.  I absolutely love this one myself.  These Asters are just simply exquisite dies and stamps, they look so real don't they!  I started by embossing the background using the small polka dot mask.  I only did the top of my card with it, then decided to use my score board on the bottom of the card.  I love the way it adds just a bit of interest without taking you away from the main feature of the card.  I cut a border from the scallop insert edgeability die and backed it with the matching sky blue card (part of the pastel card pack).  I tied a double bow out of white silky crush ribbon and dressed it up with a pearl embellishment and stick pins.  Next I cut one of the Decorative Oval windows from Heartfelt Creations.  I used a bit of 3D mounting foam on the back to raise it for dimension.  I cut several of the delicate Aster dies in varying sizes in the sky blue card, then placed them on the matching inked stamp to get more detail in them.  I find it easier to do these that way rather than stamping and then cutting them out.  You can cut two pieces of card at a time to make your flowers fuller too.  I added some centres that I inked with mustard seed and some leaves that I inked with Forest Moss to create my floral element.  I glued them to the side of the window and added a stamped sentiment on a strip coming out from them.  I matted my sentiment in blue and cut forks into the ends.  I use a glue dot to hold the strip in place with a bit of a curve to it.  I pierced the double white mat and added some flatback pearls to the corners to complete the card.  I am really trying to bring a bit of spring into our lives, even if mother nature isn't!  Finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" in size.

I have had several requests for other cards to be auctioned and since I can really only hold the auctions while I am in the UK, I have decided to put up two cards at the same time.  You just need to specify which number card you are bidding on when you email me.  I will get another card loaded up sometime today for you so please check back mid morning.  Also, don't forget that if you would like to reserve a copy of the demo DVD that we will be filming while I am in Scotland in July, please email them at thepapeterie@gmail.com  All for now, Sue x