Betsy-esque

Like the multitude of papercrafters out there, Betsy Veldman is what I would love to be when I grow up.  Here's a card I  made which tried to emulate some of her style; bright colour combinations, stitching (faux in my case), layers with inked edges.  I am quite pleased with the result!

After posting this I realized it also qualifies for this week Make It Mondays - adding colour to non-neutral cardstock!

The dahlias were diecut from dotted patterned paper.  I realized why I haven't been using this set as often as I should - the larger leaf shape was throwing me off!  I much prefer the smaller one for this many cut outs on an A2 card.
 

Also, as a mistake, I diecut the wrong side of the paper, so the stamp and die didn't line up perfectly - but I actually like this better!  I shaded the Bitty dot paper with a Hibiscus burst copic.


Supplies; Stamps - Delightful dahlia, Everyday button bits, Paper - Lemon tart, Jubilee PP, Bitty dot 2009 PP, Spring moss, cream, Other - Lemon tart, Aqua mist and Spring blush buttons, Dahlia die, Tea dye distress ink, copics, Scallop scallop punch, paper piercer, SU creamy caramel marker.

Stitched birthday card

For my sister, who is really getting into knitting/sewing/etc.

It's 5 1/4'' square, with felt scallop trim and flower.  The sentiment is embossed with clear powder.

Supplies - Stamps:  Fillable Frame 1, Paper: Kraft, Library Ledger PP, Ink: Brown, versamark, Other: Brown and Cream felt, Melon berry button, cream and brown floss, Beautiful blooms #1 die, Large scallop die.