Just Because I Wanted To

I have recently purchased a couple of border dies.  I haven't quite got the trick to using across the entire page, but practice makes perfect so I tried this card.  Here's the details:

• All the patterned papers are from MME's The Sweetest Thing Lavendar paper pad.
• I can't remember where I picked up the border die, but it really worked here with the dark pink cardstock oposing those patterned papers.
• I used the embossing folder on half of the cardstock card.
• The sentiment comes from my Our Daily Bread Designs Ornate Border Sentiments and the frame from the Ornate Borders and Flowers dies and stamps.  

It turned out to be a cute little card that I can use for any occassion.  A fun experiment that inspires me to play some more.  I'm still catching up on the cards made during my hiatus.  I'll keep them coming.

Like Clockwork

I picked up a paper pack of Authentique Grace collection- 8 x 8 double sided patterned papers, coordinating tags and other embellishments, and word/alphabet stickers.  It was in the clearance bin of my local LSS.  I can't imagine why.  Still, my good fortune. 

I thought I'd join in with Simon Says Stamp's Tick Tock Challenge.  I recently had the great fortune to help out Heartfelt Creations at a local stamp show.  They needed register help and so I work Saturday and Sunday to help fellow crafty addicts purchase more products than we need.  As a result, I was able to pick up the March release of Heartfelt Creations Once Upon a Time stamp and die set before it's release.  The vintage clock was stamped with Walnut Stain Distress Ink.  It created a very antique feel as the water based ink "beaded" a bit before stamping the image.  I die cut the clocks out and then layered various pieces (the die cuts +10 clocks with one pass of the die) using foam squares.  The leaf was cut using Heartfelt Creations Classic Leaf die.  All papers are from the collection and are edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.  The sentiment was stamped using Our Daily Bread Designs Ornate Border Sentiments. 

I'm linking this up over at the challenge.  There's only a little time left, but come join the fun!