Pearls & Bows

I'm not really sure what I was going for this time around, I went into my craft room and just started putting things together.  With my "Mojo" difficulties here lately, I was welcoming any kind of inspiration so when ideas started popping into my head I didn't question them.  (Don't you hate months like that?!)  lol

The picture doesn't show it, but the butterflies are covered by Dazzling Diamonds to add a delicate sparkle to the card.  

Goodies used to create this card.

• You are Loved stamp set
• Cutter Kit - for distressing the mat under the sentiment
• Dazzling Diamonds
• Glue Pen
• Framed Tulips Embossing Folder
• Big Shot
• Halfback Pearls
• Beads from the Pretties Kit (now discontinued but you can use an combination of beads and or charms)
• Ribbon 1 & 1/4 Grosgrain and 1/4 sheer
• Thread - for bunching the grosgrain ribbon and stringing the pearls and crystal charm
• Ticket Corner Punch
• Glue Dots for adhering the sheer bow

Helpful Tip:  If you do not have a cutter kit or distresser, but would still like to get the same results, you can (carefully) run the blade of your scissors along the edge of your paper to get a raised distressed edge effect. 

Another Helpful Tip:  Would you like to add flock to your supply stash AND in any Stampin' Up! color to coordinate with your project?  The Cutter Kit works so well that when distressing you get shaved cardstock, just like flock.  Simply save your trimmings when distressing your cardstock to have for later or shave it as you need it!  Please be sure to let me know if you have any questions on how to do this!  ")

Thank you so much for stopping by & God bless!

~Shawnie Bartron

Got Merry?

HI there!  I think I'm finished making Christmas cards (hopefully).  I've exhausted all my holiday creativity and have no more on reserve!  And since I'm finished, I thought I would do their un-veiling all together.

 The stamp set used on this card is Heavenly Heralds

 The gingerbread people are punches from my Fancy Flower punch.

 The beautiful sentiment is from the Hand-Penned Holidays stamp set.

 Of course, the little girl from my favorite Greeting Card Kids stamp set!

 This poinsettia was made using the leaf from the French Foliage stamp set and the Blossom Builder punch.  

This card was inspired by Dawn Olchefske.  The wreath is one of the doily images from Delicate Doilies. 


















Thanks for stopping by!  Don't forget to tell me what you think!

~Shawnie Bartron

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge

Good evening folks!  This evening I'm bringing you another Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge entry.  If you participate in this or any other sketch challenges, please let me know so I can check out your projects!

The sketch for this week is pretty basic so I decided to stir mine up a bit while still staying within the sketch parameters. 

Here is the sketch:
 

 And here is the project I put together:

 The following items were used to create this card:

• Greeting Card Kids stamp set (image)
• Short & Sweet stamp set (sentiment)
• Watercolor Wander Crayons
• Aqua Painter
• Big Shot
• Bigz Perfect Pennants die
• Square Lattice embossing folder
• Stripes embossing folder
• Designer Buttons
• Dimensionals
• Hemp Twine
• Paper Piercing Tool
• Modern Label punch
• Sponge Dauber

 Thank you for stopping by.  I look forward to hearing your feedback!

Blessings & Inky Hugs!
~Shawnie Bartron