3 weeks gone already

Three weeks have gone already since we left cold and grey England. We have almost melted in temperatures of 43 but most of the time we have relaxed, played or travelled around in a comfortable 26 - 32. Yesterday and Saturday I managed to fit in two card classes at Charlotte's Web and here are the results. These two cards had a 'banner' theme. I suppose we would call it 'bunting' The small triangular flags were distressed, stamped, scrunched up and sprayed with Glimmer Mist

We added punched borders, stamped background (Darkroom Door) and sanded and distressed edged Photochips for two very unique cards.

Tuesdays cards featured the 'Big Shot' machine with embossing folders and Tim Holtz's dies. Card 1 (above) is made from segments of the Happy Birthday embossing folder using Coredinations whitewash cardstock sanded to reveal the background colour

Card 2 has an 'Argyll' base and Nestabilities frames (10) + a stamped bird, flower and silk leaves. A Putty coloured distress inkpad has been rubbed lightly over the embossed surfaces and crumpled flower. As a finishing touch, we painted the flower and frame with a fast drying Glimmer Paint (chandelier) to add a bit of subtle sparkle

Music embossing folder, Tim Holtz bird and cage cut from metal and a flower cut from sheet music combine to make this simple but effective card. More Putty ink to add interest and highlights and two tiny punched tags for the greeting.