Ariana Card.

Oh I was so very happy with this card - I based it on the scrapbook layout shown on 

page 30 of the Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book. 

I loved the layered paper technique on the layout so decided to do the same thing on the card.

I cut the scalloped the circle and the smaller circles using the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge.

The words are from the Perfect Fit - Thanksgiving stamp set. 

I know it is hard to see but I have used the decorative tail of the turkey image to stamp 

along the bottom edge of the card in Buttercup ink - and again underneath the 

words on the small circle. 

(I hope you can zoom in and see it if the image is larger)

As the paper is so decorative and the scalloped edge of the Outdoor Denim piece and 

Scallop circle give even more design I have kept the embellishments to a minimum 

and just added 3 sparkles for a little shine.

Hope you like it - Love Sara xxx

Ballon Talk - Stamp of the Month

This is the fun Stamp of the Month card which we will be making at this months class.

The White Daisy cardstock is embossed using the new CTMH Dot Embossing Folder.

It also features the Washi Tape which we will add to white cardstock to 

make the colors really vibrant.

I have cut the flowers at 3 different sizes - 3/4", 1", and 1 1/4".

I have joined them together with a White brad. 

A piece of Burlap ribbon is attached underneath the flower.

We will direct-to-cardstock ink distress the Lagoon cardstock in the matching ink.

Hope you like it - Love Sara xxx

Ivy Lane Card Class

Here is a pretty card using the Ivy Lane Paper Pack and C1581 Inspiration Flourishes stamp set.

The top card has a flower cut using the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge. 

On the bottom card I used the reverse side of the paper and left the flower off it 

to give a different look to it.

I used a narrow piece of the Pink Glitter Cardstock and then added a piece of the new

 Gold Shimmer Trim which is available in the Ivy Lane Card Kit WOTG.

I used Pear and Hollyhock inks to stamp the image and used Smokey Plum ink and a Direct to cardstock technique on the Smokey Plum cardstock.

Hope you like them :O)

Love Sara xxx

Ivy Lane Workshop on the Go - Scrapbook layout

I have to confess to loving this paper pack - it reminds me of Laura Ashley style designs.

I love the pinks and greens together - I can imagine spring gardens - love it :O)

On this particular layout I used quite a few of the matching Ivy Lane Stickease and the matching embellishments from the Workshop on the Go. I also added some accent pieces using the new Pink Glitter cardstock along the top and bottom sections of the pages.

I stamped the words 'Pure Joy' from from the WOTG stamp set in Smokey Plum ink which co-ordinates beautifully with this paper, and used the same color ink for the 

'Pure, simple, wonderful you' stamp.

The swirls from the C1581 Inspiration Flourishes stamp set were stamped in Hollyhock ink 

onto theHollyhock cardstock bases.

I stamped the flower shapes in Bamboo ink onto the Bamboo pieces.

I do love the fabric and resin flowers from the Ivy Lane Assortment and here I added a 

Purple Glitter Gem to the center of the fabric flowers for some added bling.

I used the Zip-strip on the Ivy Lane Green cardstock and loved the finished result.

Hope you like it too :O)

Love Sara xxx

Happy Place - Stamp of the Month Card

Here is another card made with the adorable Matryoshka Doll Stamp of the month stamp set.

This time I used the hearts along the edge of the card and then cut around the

 edge of them to make a fun scalloped edge to the card.

I used Topiary ink for the Direct to Cardstock ink distressing technique which give a 

Woodgrain effect to the matching cardstock.

I added a thin piece of the new Pink Glitter cardstock to accent the 2 smaller dolls.

I added Pearls to the centers of the hearts and to the center of the tummy of the smallest doll.

Hope you like it - Love Sara xxx