Graduation Red

The background of this congratulatory card is made by stamping and embossing the glittery mortar boards. The sparkly red paper and background set off the graduation robes perfectly.

The Three Bears

An elegant card suitable for many occasions and recipients. Pearlescent paper, silver thread and satin ribbon reflect the light, while the handmade petal paper provides balance.

The Patter of Tiny Feet

Tiny feet and teddy bears punched from foam create a sweet card suitable for baby's first birthday or congratulations to new parents on the birth of their child.

Cerise and Lime

Textured paper, apertures, bright colours, ribbons and a domed sticker all combine to create a striking card. Strips of leftover textured paper decorate the matching envelope.

The Very Angry Caterpillar

I don't know what has upset the caterpillar, but he is not in a good mood and the butterfly is making a quick get away. A great card for a child as it encourages imaginative story telling.

Minibeasts

These googly-eyed insects intrigue young children and create a jungle feel when set against this large patterned background paper.

Yellow Tulips

Layers of complementary papers create a platform for the spirelli circle which is subtly decorated with pale thread and a simple motif. Purple satin ribbon echoes the light reflecting property of the foil. A card suitable for many occasions.

Presents

Holographic embossing powder gives a subtle sparkle to the stamped present motifs in the background. The topper is embellished with flat backed crystals and finished with a quilled parcel.

Open Road

Spirelli is the technique of winding thread around a jagged edged shape to create a border. Here the gold thread contrasts beautifully with the red card and draws the eye towards the desirable car. The black and white paper gives the impression of the open road and leaving traffic jams behind!

Saxaphone

Vellum, being transparent, can be difficult to attach neatly to cards. The problem was overcome here by using brads and covering their backs, inside the card, with a co-ordinating insert. Coloured pencils were used to highlight the stickers.

Window of Flowers

A simple, but effective design. Windows were punched in a rectangle of lime green card using a square punch. The stem and leaves were cut from textured foil and the flower motifs embellished with clear flat backed crystals.