Ooh La La

    The dressform from Signature Series is one of my favorites.  However, I don't seem to utilize it as much as I should. I fancied it up a bit by stamping a leaf flourish and adding a gathered ribbon skirt.  I had this pattern paper in my stash and felt it complemented the dressform.  Since I haven't been using the stitched frame die (fogot what it's named)  too much I decided to use it for the sentiment.

Two up close shots of the details.

I think the black edging lends a little vintage flair to the card.

 I really liked the way this card turned out. I hope my neice liked it. Thanks for stopping by.

Retrosketches

  It seems like forever since I posted.  Although things have been hectic here, I have been busy working on a project which I plan on posting next week. Right now I want to share the card I made based upon this week's Retrosketches-- #18

 

  I just love this sketch. I have so many ideas, but only had time to make one card. Since my daughter is celebrating her 8th wedding anniversary I thought I would make an anniversary card. The blue card stock is the same that I used to make her wedding invitations. (Yes, I have card stock that old!!!)  There are 8 hearts; one for each year of marriage.

 I wanted to add more texture to the card so I made the hearts 3D.

 I originally planned on attaching the little hearts on the ribbon tails, but couldn't get my tails in the right position.

I still need to finish the inside, but since I am going to Chicago for the weekend to visit my in-laws, I wanted to submit this card before I left. Thanks for stopping by.

Supplies:

CS: Colormates: Blue; Doodlebug Design: Divine Impressions

Ink: PTI: Blueberry Sky

Die: Heart to Heart; Love Lives Here

Stamp: Fillable Frame #4

Other: 1/4 silk ribbon