Spellbinders Sneak Peek Blog Frenzy - Beautiful Peony Card - Special Birthday Wish

Hello blogging friends!  Sorry I have been mia for a few days.  I have been busy working on projects for CHA!  I wish I could share with you but I can't just yet.  ;-)

So what do you think about the Spellbinders Sneak Peek Blog Frenzy?  Have you been following along on all of the days? What do you think about the New Releases?  I have to tell you I am loving everything!!!  So many new and different die template designs--oh the possibilities!!  Click HERE to check out the Rules.  If you have missed any of the days in the blog frenzy here is a link list for the first few days.  

June 21

Becca Feeken

Kazan Clark

Julie Overby

June 22

Cindy Echtinaw

Sherry Cheever

Beate Johns

June 23

Judy Hays

Debbie Seyer

Nina Bracket

June 24

Debbie Olson

Michelle Woerner

Samantha Walker

June 25

Teresa Horner

Latisha Yoast

Donna Salazar

To design my card I used the New S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-135 A2 Fancy Ribbon Threader die templates designed by Cindy EchtinawSpellbinders along with S4-367 Back To Basics Tags die templates.  I have to tell you I absolutely LOVE the New Nestabilities® Card Creator Collection!!  It is so quick and easy to use!!

To start I stamped the peony image from CR-03755 Seeds Of Summer stamp set from JustRite Papercraft on to watercolor paper using Rich Cocoa ink.  Then I colored the image using Distress Markers (colors listed below) from Ranger.

After I colored the image then I used S5-135 A2 Fancy Ribbon Threader die template from the Nestabilities® Card Creator Collection to to cut/emboss the Fancy Ribbon Threader mat for my card.  I also used Herbal Garden cardstock and S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A for the background.  To create the tag I used S4-367 Back To Basics Tags and a sentiment from CR-03815 Large Fancy Sentiments stamp set from JustRite Papercraft.  Before removing the die template from the tag and floral image I used inked the inside edges of the paper using the die template as a stencil.

Here is a close up of the tag.  I added a bow to the top using May Arts Ribbon Sampler Spring Green from 

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Here is a close up of the bottom of the card and you can see how I threaded the pink velvet ribbon.  The ribbon is from May Arts Ribbon Sampler Vintage Pink from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  I also added Pearl Jellie Dots along the bottom using Scrap Happy Sheer Glue and the Stick "EM" Tool all from The Rubber Cafe'.

On a more personal note I want to say a Special Happy Birthday to my baby boy who is not so much of a little guy any more LOL!

This is a picture from his birthday party on Saturday.  Happy Birthday Evan!!!  I can't believe you are already 10 years old!!  Double digits--Woo-Hoo!!!  You are such an Amazing kid--so loving, caring, smart talented and funny!!  I hope you have a Fantastic Birthday!!  I love you--mom xoxoxoxo

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Don't forget to check out the Spellbinders Blog Frenzy and all of the Fabulous artwork and New Releases!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-03755 Seeds Of Summer, CR-03815 Large Fancy Sentiments
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Pink Lemonade, Herbal Garden; ProArt Watercolor Paper
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Ranger Distress Ink Spun Sugar, Distress Markers Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Bundled Sage, Peeled Paint, Aged Mahogany
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-135 A2 Fancy Ribbon Threader, S4-367 Back To Basics Tags
Accessories:  The Rubber Cafe' Pearl Jellie Dots, Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, Stick "EM" Tool; The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store May Arts Ribbon Sampler Spring Green (sheer green w/ polka dots) & Vintage Pink (velvet)