Bloomin' Marvelous

This card started out by playing with my Simply Scored Borders Scoring Plate.  I tried a few patterns out and ended up with a nice background. I really like how the Cajun Craze CS and Comfort Cafe DSP work really well together.  These colors reminded me of fall so I thought the flower from Button Buddies stamp set looked mum-like and would fit well. That led to the greeting from the new Saleabration "Bloomin' Marvelous" stamp set.  This is how most of my creations come about. They kind of snow ball into existence.
Items used: Cajun Craze and Very Vanilla CS and Comfort Cafe DSP; Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive ink; Early Espresso Bakers Twine; Extra Large Oval and 1-3/4" Scallop Circle punches; Simply Scored Border Plate; Simply Scored Scoring Tool.

Miracles Happen

Playing some more with the Core'dinations card stock. This time Pool Party.  How I love Pool Party!  What a perfect color to use with the Northern Flurry embossing folder. With just a little sanding the snowflakes pop out and sparkle with the help of a little rhinestone in the center of each. The Greeting is stamped in and matted in Early Espresso on Whisper White card stock. Quick and easy card, simple design, ready to go in about 10 minutes.
Items used: Pool Party Core'dinations (Spring Mini Catalog), Early Espresso and Whisper White card stock; Northern Flurry embossing folder; Rhinestones; sanding block; Extra Large Oval and Decorative Label punches; Bloomin' Marvelous stamp set (Salebration item).