More Bold and Beautiful Dahlias!

Happy Monday :)

This is the second project for my upcoming 'Regarding Dahlias' card class.
 It's a z-fold card to make it that extra bit special. I heat embossed the dahlia on the front of the card with Black embossing powder.
I've used more of the bold and beautiful 'Modern Medley' DSP. You can team it with any colour and it looks striking. Here I've combined it with new In Colour 'Strawberry Slush'.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :)

"Expanding" On 'Everything Eleanor'

Happy Thursday all :)
Today's post is the remaining project for the class next week, showcasing the gorgeous set 'Everything Eleanor'. It's a birthday card thats expands!
I have had an idea in my head of how I wanted this card to look, but getting it from my grey matter into creation took a bit of work!
I have used two chipboard coasters and decorated them. I've used the wonderful 'Natural Composition' DSP and coloured it with  'Primrose Petal' ink. I think it gives a rich damask feel to it. I love it!
I heat embossed the swirl (a mistake but I can live with it) and the sentiment. Did you notice the pretty vintage faceted button? They are sooooo pretty! I added a pearl in the centre and a little lace.
Wonder what the inside looks like?

 It was too long to fit in my photo booth very well so I took a close up of the last few letters...

I love the little bird image in the set and I was determined to have him on the card somewhere!

Do you have someone super special you could send this birthday card to?

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek :)

Fabulous Folds!

I've had some of my new products now for a little while now and have been busy playing and creating to see what I can come up with. I've been working on a class of cards that open in all sorts of different ways and here it finally is... If you are looking for a card that is eye catching and bound to get you compliments, then these are for you!
The stamp set I have used for these cards is called 'For Everything' and it has so many pieces in it. I created three fabulously folded cards for the class and I still haven't inked all the stamps in the set yet! Just means more creations to come ;).
So what fabulous folds will you be learning?
This card is one of my favourite folds and it is called an Easel card. It lies flat for posting (always important!) but sits up like this once open. Isn't that just so cool?!

I call this next card a Triangle fold card. You undo the bow and the two triangle folded sides open up to reveal your message. This card is super elegant and definitely one you won't find in a store. I have added a small stand to the back also so the card can be shown off.

Lucky last on the list is a Tri - Fold card:
Once again you untie the ribbon and this is what you get:
Super cute and simple!
Class is Wednesday August 18th from 7 - 9.30 pm. Cost $15. Email me to reserve your spot!

Happy Heart Day!

Isn't this wee squeaky fellow cute?
I made this set as a prize for my January 'Thank You!' draw . Every $25 spent = 1 ticket for the draw. So one lucky person has their Valentine's gift giving sorted!
The images are stamped and water coloured. The card is tri-folded so it opens up with three parts to it. The wee box is filled with a surprise (for the winner) but I have made (and sealed it) in such a way that the lucky winner can refill it and use it to give to someone they want to wish a 'Happy Heart Day' to. All supplies are Stampin Up!
Who wouldn't feel loved getting these?!