Christine's Creative Nook

Hello Everyone it is hard to believe how fast the month of May is flying by.  Why is it the warmer months always go by much faster than those cold months. Today my post is another Sunflower card I made for a co-worker.  I used Susan's Garden Notes Sunflower die (one of my many favorites of Susan's ) along with some Shimmer Sheetz and the Asian Vase die. Here is how this card was made:  Using 3 different shades of cardstock (yellows, oranges and reds ) cut 3 sunflowers.  Cut green leaves and for the seeds in the center of sunflower use 2 shades of brown cardstock (hard to see in picture but it does add some shading).  Shape everything using Susan's Sunflower video as your guide.  Video found here Using 100# white Soft Finish Cardstock make your card base which is 5-1/4" X 5-1/2".  Cut cardstock 8-1/2" X 5-1/2" and score at 4-1/4". Cut Yellow Metallic Shimmer Sheetz 4" X 5-1/4" and emboss with embossing folder of your choice.  Attac...

  Hello Everyone, Today my post is using one of Susan's Garden Notes newest dies it is the Lavender.  Along with this die Els' Through the Lens -Stone Series paper was used.  This card is a 6" X 6" tent fold.  Susan has 7 new dies being released. Here is how the card was created.  Using 85# Soft Finish  white Cardstock  and Susan's Garden Flower Coloring Kit 1 - Violet Tint and with a sponge color both sides of cardstock.  You could also use a lavender colored cardstock.   Cut Florets 6 times or more from violet / lavender cardstock.  Cut stems from green cardstock. Place florets right side up on hard rubber mat (Speedball Speedy Carve used here) Using smallest ball tool from Susan's Tool Kit cup each floret. Using Kid's Choice Glue attach florets to stems.     Using clear jar die cut lay on top of vellum and lightly trace around the bottom half of jar and cut out.  Using light blue ink color both sides of v...

Hi Everyone. Today my post is a card that was designed for Elizabeth Craft Designs - Susan Tierney-Cockburn's Design Team and with my sister's birthday in mind. Using Susan's Garden Notes Sunflower die this card is a 6" X 6".  For complete tutorial  and to find supplies to make this card please visit Elizabeth Craft Designs . Thanks for stopping by. Christine