Friday, November 16, 2012

Dream, Wish, Believe

Happy Friday Ya'll!

Let me tell ya...it's been one of those weeks. I have a computer on the verge of crashing...ugg. So it took me forever to get these pics uploaded and I wasn't able to crop them to show the details like I wanted. So, I was happy just to get them on the blog period. So I apologize. The card looks prettier in person.

I started with a rustic cream card base adding an embossed Lunch Bag Kraft layer. I used the Letterpress technique.  
A poinsettia and leaves was die-cut from felt and layered on some beautiful lace trim which I have threaded with red satin ribbon. 

Embellishing touches include beautiful stick pins, a german glass glittered star, and a button laced with some Natural Hemp Cord
Finally a sentiment from Paper Sweeties You Make Me Smile was stamped on a banner in Real Red ink adding some Red Rhinestones for a touch of glitz. 

Inspiration for this card was found at the following:
The Ribbon Girl - Sparkle
 Catered Crop - Rustic & Lace
My Mum's Craft Shop - Winter Wonderland
Crafty Sentiments - Christmas

I am exited to share a recognition....my colorful Rainbow card was the winner at The Ribbon Reel. So honored!
Thank you for stopping by! I hope things slow down soon and I can catch up with you all!
~Tammy~

26 comments:

Jennifer said...

Gorgeous card, love all the details! Hope you can take a breather soon =)

Brandi said...

Absolutely gorgeous. Love how you added a few glitter specs to the petals!

Doreen said...

Love your card, fab design,and colours.xxx

Debbie said...

Gorgeous card! Congrats on the recognition of your Rainbow card! Awesome!

Mary Pat Siehl said...

just beautiful- love the felt!

sandi said...

What beautiful, beautiful cards! Congrats on your win!

Colleen Dietrich said...

Hooray for a win at Ribbon Reel...boo for a computer giving you a hard time. :(

looooveloooveloove this card, Tammy! Oh! Where to begin? THe composition/layout is fabulous, the textured embossing just the right touch, and I spy some of the same lace I have (Walmart, I think) on here and it looks bee-autiful!

Benzi said...

Gorgeous felt poinsettia/leaves. I love your background, too, and the wonderful stick pins. Congrats on your win at The Ribbon Reel. Super card.
Ugh! Hope your computer doesn't crash. What a nightmare!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

So sorry about the computer problems!! I know that can be frustrating!! I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee your card!! LOVING the flower and loveeeeeeeeeeee the background you created!!

Misty's said...

Gorgeous card! Love your embossed background, the felt poinsettia is FABulous and so are the rest of the elements you used too.
Michaela xx

Annette Allen said...

congrats on your card that won..woohoo

This card is stunning..love the snowflake background and the felt flower is perfect...love the lace..great card.

Lisa said...

This is gorgeous, Tammy!! The flower is stunning and I love the sparkly star!! The embossing is fabulous!! Congrats on your so-deserved win at The Ribbon Reel!! Have a wonderful weekend :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Paper Profusion said...

Beautiful card Tammy. Love the embossing. Your lace is fabulous! All the embellies and sentiment gorgeous. Nicola x

Elizabeth Allan said...

Tammy I think you won the battle with the computer! These pictures capture all the sparkle and wonderful layering to perfection!

Linda McClain said...

Oh Wow, This is so gorgeous! I love the lacy lace.

Jocelyn Olson said...

Congrats on the win!

I am swooning over your gorgeous card. Beautiful!! That letterpress technique is so pretty, and the flower is stunning!!

Debbie said...

So classic and beautiful, my friend! I adore the inked kraft cs and the flower and leaves are stunning - especially the sprinkles of silver glitter!! Love how you used the Paper Sweeties sentiment in a banner -- thank you for sharing your work at our very first Sweeties challenge :)

Martha Herrera said...

Beautiful card, Tammy! I love love all of your details..
You amaze me!

Jessi Fogan said...

lol, slowing down before the holidays? You're so cute :)
I LOVE the sparkly felt, and those stick pins are too perfect peeking out. And I know you're not happy with how your pics turned out, but I can definitely see how fabulous this card is :) LOVE the letterpress snowflakes!!

Unknown said...

Hello Tammy , wow this is so gorgeous , love the felt P flower its fab
Thank you so much for joining us at The Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge “Christmas” . Your card is fabulous well done and good luck Hugs Elaine .

Sherrie K. said...

Sorry to hear that your having computer issues...been there before:(
Your card is so beautiful Tammy! I love the pretty embossed background and the poinsettia is so gorgeous!!! SO stunning my friend!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

Audrey Pettit said...

Holy Cow, WOW! This is jaw-dropping, Tammy!

Maria said...

Wow!!! Absolutely fabulous poinsettia and gorgeous lace on this stunning Christmas card, Tammy!!!

Diane Jaquay said...

I ADORE this, Tammy, that poinsettia is just GORGEOUS!!!

Jinny Newlin said...

Oooo! This is pure scrumptiousness! LOVE the snowflake embossing and the way you've laced your ribbon through the wide lace! So many fabulous textures! Thanks again for playing along with us, this month, at Paper Sweeties!

Jeanne J. said...

Tammy gorgeous Christmas inspiration - Love that poinsettia!