Balloon Framelit with Bloomin' Heart

This is another example in which I cut out a shape

(Balloon Framelit on page 173) on a panel and then

placed the Bloomin' Heart behind, in order to add texture.

In this example, I added some gold highlights, including

the Gold Foil sheet on page 148 behind the balloon, 

5/8" Gold Satin Ribbon (p159) and Gold Sequin Trim

on page 158.  The sentiment comes from the 

Honeycomb Happiness SAB set on page 15.

Almost CAS Timeless Textures

CASology is offering a DISTRESS challenge this week,
So I decided to add a card to the mix!
 
The Timeless Textures set on page 29 of the Occasions

mini is a lovely set, that is likely best for Vintage card techniques.

However, I find it useful for other styles as well.  This

is a fairly "CAS"card with a few extras, but it still works.

I do need more practice looping ribbon behind a sentiment!

The sentiment comes from the All About Sugar Photopolymer

set on page 61 of the annual catalog.  I like the sentiments in

this set and they can be punched out with the 

Washi Label Punch on page 166.

Stamp-Off: Susan's Color Challenge

It's time for another hop with delightful ladies

Ms Buffy and Ms Susan.  You don't want to miss this challenge!

 Susan challenged us to use these colors today.

I personally was a bit put off by Sahara Sand, but love this color combo, including the Sahara.  That's why it really
helps one creatively, to participate in challenges.

I don't pull out my Gift Box Punch Board as often as I'd

like, because I usually need cards.

I recently ran across this wonderful video tutorial

by Papercraft Button, so had to make this box for our challenge.

It's a small box, about 3x3, but big enough for a little treat.

I made a little love card that fits inside.

I wanted to use the Botanical Builder Framelit Dies 
(p 26 of the Occasions Mini)

because I knew that they would work really well for 

dressing up this box.  The only stamping is on the card

inside, where I omitted a portion of the sentiment

from the Balloon Builders set on page 14 (Occasions).

I had a hard time taking pictures that clearly showed

the 4 challenge colors, but they are, indeed, all there!
I used magnets for the box closure.

Now please hop on over to check out the lovely

handiwork of Buffy and Susan!

Buffy:  http://buffycooper.com

Susan:  https://susanstamps.wordpress.com

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Lots of Labels with Bloomin Heart Filigree

I'm finding it very pleasing to put the Bloomin' Heart

Thinlits Die (Occasions page 16)  behind cut-out panels.  It packs a powerful amount of texture.   In this example, I cut out

a shape with the Lots of Labels Framelits (p173),

 added the heart and then a layer of Tip Top Taupe, 

in order to enhance the lacy look.

The sentiment comes from another fav of mine...

the Tin of Cards Photopolymer set on page 110.  

In the Meadow with Endless Birthday

Again with the In the Meadow set (p 28) you say??  Yep.

I just like that set.  In this example, I paired it with a 

sentiment from the Endless Birthday Wishes photopolymer

set on page 6 of the main catalog.  That set is incredibly flexible.

The lattice beneath the focal image is the heart from the 

Bloomin' Heart Thinlit Die, in Lost Lagoon.  I used the

Elegant Dots Textured Embossing Folder (p 174)

to add texture to the Wild Wasabi c/s base.

The Burlap Ribbon is always a good fit with greens!

World on a String Textured Embossing Folder

The World Traveler Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

is part of a suite of products on page 39 of the Occasions Mini.

It's always nice to have coordinating products, 
so that purchasing decisions are easier.

I did, however, snag a different sentiment for this card.

I used the saying from the Balloon Builders set on page 14.

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