Copper

Copper is a new material I'm experimenting with for card making. When heated it changes from pink to sunset shades. The deep orange with purple hints is gorgeous. Here punched squares of copper have been decorated with red wire and glassbeads.

Beautiful effects can be achieved by dry embossing as the margin on this mini card shows. The tiny butterflies have been punched from scraps of copper and even the negatives have been used.

Flowers and Beads

A background of textured paper is topped by a circle of beads embellished with raised flowers. The beads are threaded on to a wire which gives the smooth curves. The design works portrait or landscape and has a handmade co-ordinating envelope.

Blue Flowers

The colours used in this card all co-ordinate beautifully. The beading takes a while to do but the end effect is really worth it. Flower sequins and small silver gems complete the design.

Purple Heart

The beads at the side really lift this design and with the swirly paper in the background creates a very elegant card. This would be perfect as a wedding card or to mark a special anniversary.