Texture

I wanted to create a set of cards that would be quick to make but would look effective and have texture.

I used the embossing folders from Stampin Up to emboss half of each card to add some lovely texture

I then used the dies in my Big Shot machine and cut out various butterflies and flowers in different papers and cards

I stuck the bottom die-cut flat onto the card and then raised the next die-cut up using a dimensional so that it added depth to the card.

I then stamped a greeting at the bottom.

Each card only took minutes to make but are so effective - what do you think?

Ruth

supplies used:

Big Shot Die Cutting Machine 113439

Beautiful Butterflies 114507

Fun Flowers 121812

Stripes 123128

Vintage Wallpaper 120175

Perfect Polka Dots 117335

Stampin Dimensionals 104430

Concord Crush 121691

Melon Mambo 119980

Whisper White 106549

All products can be ordered via myself at ruthwareing@aol.com

Murphys Book

Something a bit different from me today. It's an expandable book I made to welcome our puppy Murphy.

 As you open you it different photos appear .

Some of the pictures appear to be upside down but it all makes sense when the album is fully open

I used my favourite chocolate chip cardstock and used the flower cuts outs from last years catalogue.

I just wanted to show you how you can create something very simple from one sheet of cardstock.

I used some patterned paper to make the cover and the back piece.

What do you think?

 The possibilities are endless and its a great way to showcase some of you favourite pictures that you can carry round with you.

I hope that you are enjoying your Easter.

Ruth

Happy Easter

Good Morning all!  I spent most of the day yesterday sorting out my craft studio.  I took an armful of black bags and some polish and disappeared into the garden and returned about 5 hours later with this project and a clean desk!


I can take no credit for the design of this project.  I came across a very talented lady on Pinterest  here and I just loved what she had created.

 I decided to use the gorgeous hostess papers from the main catalogue as the colours are so vibrant.

I used the fun flowers die to create the flower on the card and the top of the treat tube.

 This is the top of the treat tube, I used the smaller 2 of the 3 flowers.

The tube could easily contain a necklace or earrings but I put mini eggs in mine.


I hope that you like this project, feel free to leave a comment.


Have a very happy Easter.

Ruth

Mothers Day

 I am lucky enough to have 2 mother in laws.  My mother unfortunately passed away when I was 11 so having 2 mother in laws is great.

I created this card for the one who loves flowers.  I used the Simply Soft stamp set which is so lovely to use and I added a touch of glitter to make the flowers sparkle.

 This one is slightly more traditional  using the Pocket Silhouettes stamp set which I still love.

I used the 2 square punches to make it uniformed and the gorgeous eyelet border punch to add a bit of something extra down the side of the card.

I hope that they like their cards.

Have a lovely Mothers Day

Ruth

New cards

It was one of my oldest friends birthdays and she's a very traditional lady so I went with traditional colours.  I got the idea for both of these cards from Pinterest which I am now addicted to! I used Rose Red, Pretty in Pink and Pear Pizazz together with the gorgeous Rose Red Sean Binding Ribbon.  The stamp set is an old favourite Pocket Silhouettes.

For this card I used another In Colour Calypso Coral together with the Ruffled Ribbon.  I created the background using the very versatile Elegant Bouquet Embossing folder and the butterfly using the Beautiful Wings Embosslits die.

I am now off back down to my craft room in the garden - I may be some time ;)

Have a great day

Ruth