Kelly's Social Stamping Bright Beautiful blooms bloghop

It's Kelly's social stamping monthly bloghop and this is my project.

I didn't really notice the Pierced Blooms dies in the Jan-Jun catalogue at first.

I'm not sure the catalogue does them justice- and I don't think my photos will either, but they are absolutely gorgeous.I din't purchase the stampset but you can use the dies as a stand alone product as they contain so much gorgeous detail.

This month Kelly has challenged us to create using the BRIGHTS palette.

It's so nice to be a part of this casual friendly group of amazing crafters - keeps me motivated and connected; and it's great to be using the Brights.They are always fun happy colours.

I have had a greeting card pinned to my noticeboard for many many years and although I don't adhere to its beautiful advice all the time I do love to read it and be reminded to slow down. It seemed these blossoms were the perfect way to preserve it. Being very old the card has a few blemishes but that's ok, don't we all. I trimmed a few off the edge and hid a few with sequins!

I cut a big stash of flower pieces from bright colours so I made a card as well. I was delighted to find that the A Little Note images worked really well as a subtle addition to the frame and the inside of the card.

These images were a sublte way to add texture to the frame. I coordinated with some of the DSP from the Fine Art Floral DSP. The gorgeous watercolour wash pages are calling to me but I haven't really had much time to play with them yet...sigh.

and here's a close up of the verse. May it inspire you too.

I haven't used all the colours, but there's quite a few in there. And I did snip some additional Granny Apple Green stems to add to the diecut bunch.

Bermuda Bay,Coastal Cabana,Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Mango Melody, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Poppy Parade.

What a fabulous collection of happy colours.

Pierced Blooms Dies

I can't wait to see what everyone else has created. Next on this months hop is Sandra Collett from across the ditch!

To see the full list of blog participants, or if you get lost, you can check back to Kelly's main post here

The card doesn't say take time to be creative- but I think there is great power in that too. I hope you find some time for you.

I hope you have a creative week and remember,

"don't just post online,

post something pretty!"

cheers, Liz

Rolled paper roses Frames

Two new Frames for the Handmade Expo Markets this weekend. These are hand rolled vanilla paper roses, with newsprint DSP in the red version. Sentiment is from Painted Petals, making the paper roses is made easier using the Spiral Flower Die thanks for looking. Of course these can be mDe to order, liz

Envelope Dies perfect for an Acetate Tent card and some new DSP

After creating yesterday's cards I was on a roll and created this one using the beautiful Gilded Autumn DSP and the Fancy Phrases stamp set. I really love the sentiments in this set. It is such a simple design and easy to create. You can find all the directions on yesterday's post for Just Add Ink (JAI#518) I watercoloured the white leaf after I had adhered the gold veins just to soften it, and I added a strip of mint DSP to the front of one of the tent stands as the white was a bit stark. That's the cool thing about this design, you can change it up plenty of ways. I'm sure we can all send these type of cards at the moment. I hope you are safe and well, and staying connected, wherever you are. I hope you have a creative week and remember, "don't just post online, post something pretty!" cheers, Liz Product List Ornamental Envelopes Bundle [ 155168 ] $83.50 Envelopes Dies [ 153531 ] $63.00 Shimmery White A4 Car

CTC#58 Christmas Decor and Gift wrapping.

Welcome back to CTC for this week's entry - to be inspired by a 3D item or giftwrap and packaging from the Occasions Catalogue.You may have arrived here from Helen's great blog, or you may be starting here, but wherever you have arrived from you are very welcome, and I hope you enjoy linking to each blog in the hop for some great ideas. I have some boxes for you today. It's always so nice to give a beautifully wrapped present - both for the giver and for the recipient. Stampin' Up! have some great options to make it easy with a big range of tag options, gorgeous ribbons and boxes and bags.... Since Christmas is also a time when budgets are stretched it's a great opportunity to take advantage of the hugely discounted items in the Clearance rack. Have you been and had a look lately? I have decided to showcase some of the great gift wrap options for you. Here are some great Gift Boxes which come flat and are super easy to assemble The gift tag is 2

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