This first one was for the Pink Elephant Recipe challenge. As the challenge requested I used a punch, some embossing, and a stamp. The punch is my brand new EK Success edger punch. I must admit there is a bit of a learning curve with lining it up properly but I like being able to get cute borders without tracing and handcutting. I used my cuttlebug for the first time in awhile to do the embossing. I want to get more embossing folders but I feel like I should use it more before I invest more money in it (unless I see the Swiss Dots folder somewhere because I'll snap that up). Lastly I used one Studio G stamp to create the pattern on the butterfly. The challenge really made me stretch my creavity to get it all on one card but I think it turned out well.
This card is for the Caardvarks fantasy challenge. I knew immeadiately that I would use the DCWV Once Upon A Time papers that I've had for awhile. The papers are so pretty and many have glitter already attached. I stitched gold fiber around the edge and it was a bit of a pain (because the thread kept coming apart) but I love the look in the end.
Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous day!
The gold fiber sets off the card beautifully. Great card!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Jess, thanks for joining our challenge again :)
ReplyDeleteHugs
carol x
Both cards are great Jess - I really don't know which your Grams will choose.
ReplyDeleteAnn xxx
http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/
Your cards are so pretty!! I love the stamping on the butterfly :)
ReplyDeleteLove the stitching and that cute little fairy tucked away at the bottom ... fabulous cards.
ReplyDeleteI love the whimsey feel of the butterfly card and the second card is so romantic feeling! Great takes!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the one you created for Caardvarks! Great use of those papers!
ReplyDeleteJess thanks for your kind comment on my blog. You said you were wondering how I attached the shredded bits - well I actually rolled a clump up and inserted them in the gap between the two pieces of card. I've had a go at making a birthday card using shredded bits now - full instructions on the Pink Elephant tomorrow if you want to look.
ReplyDeleteAnn xxx
Super wedding cards.
ReplyDeletelovely cards! of course i have to say i love the CAARDVARKS one best of all, right?! ;) and truly it's hard to beat "happily ever after" for a wedding card!!! so cool!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!! I have a border punch addiction, but i haven't bought any of the EK ones...YET!! Thanks for joining us at TPE this week!
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous is that gold stitching! So glad you went through the extra effort because it lends such richness to your card! And I think you'll be making your Grams pretty happy with these two cards Jess!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at Caardvarks!
Two gorgeous cards Jess, i love that butterfly and the gold stitching is awesome
ReplyDeletehugs
Enfys
Jess, very nice job on both of them!! Thanks for playing both challenges!!
ReplyDeleteLori R
Both of these cards are darling. Thanks for playing with us at 'Varks
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice effect the gold fiber had on the card! Well worth the work! Precious cards, Jess.
ReplyDeleteThat card is absolutely adorable!.........deanna
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the gold stitching!
ReplyDeleteThese are both gorgeous! How on earth could she pick? I love the deep blue of that beautiful butterfly and the Mr & Mrs is complete genius! What a great idea to use the fantasy theme for a wedding congrats. SO kewl! :O)
ReplyDelete