Floral tag

Awful pics, sorry. The light was not playing nice yesterday at all.

I've another tag today but I thought I would brighten up the mood a little with more pastel colours this time.

Distress ink - shaded lilac, squeezed lemonade, worn lipstick

Basic Grey butterfly stamp

Flower stamps - Papertrey Ink

Inkylicious sentiment

DieNamics Blueprints # 3 dies for bow, ribbon and flower

Lasting Impressions background stencil

Embossing paste

Inka Gold - Platinum

Border stamp - Clarity

Tag base cut with Sizzix Tim Holtz die

Cream hammer card used on the smooth side but the inking really brings out the 'hammer' texture through the card. Love the effect!

I've coloured the embossing paste liberally with the Inka Gold paint and it really shimmers.

I have cut 2 large and 2 small layers for the flower and I've stitched them with little gathers to plump it up a bit

'Nuff said - my sewing does not bear close scrutiny. :) 

Thank you for dropping in today. 

The boys are back in town as their Mum is back to work today, so I see maths, spelling, mental arithmetic and comprehension in my future. 

Take care and have a good day.

Congratulations!

Thank goodness the high winds have died down and it's a bit more settled here today. The forecast for later isn't all that good but here's hoping for the best.

I've another Card-in-a-box today and it's the one we will be making on Tuesday night. So girls if you're reading this I hope you like it. :)

It's quite difficult making multi-purpose projects that everyone can make and enjoy - I'm a tad rusty in that department but this should give a good idea of how versatile this little card shape really is. 

Papers - Lasting Impressions

Marianne Design balloon die ( Cuddly Buddly - best price!)

Stamping Up sentiment stamps from the 'Congrats' set

Die cut poles from Sizzix extended die 'Flagpole and lantern'

Martha Stewart doily punch

I hand cut the banner

Faded jeans distress ink

Acetate

I'm off to visit my darling grandson after his big ordeal yesterday. He's keeping well, if a little sore, so hopefully we will be able to make our day out as planned next week. 

I would like to thank everyone for their good wishes on his behalf. :)