Hope you had a lovely weekend.  Must be time for another card I think.  Here's another of my convention swap designs. 

This one uses Baja Breeze and Whisper White cardstock.  I've used Baja Breeze, Old Olive and Not Quite Navy inks.  The stamp set is the gorgeous Vintage Vogue.  I love the vine stamp for a background.  The greeting is one of the 24 greetings you can find in Teeny Tiny Sentiments.  I think that set covers just about every card worthy occasion!  It teams well with the Word Window Punch.  I've used the small oval punch for the greeting on this card.  My Big Shot got a work out - the Top Note Die and Manhattan Flowers embossing folder.  I've finished it off with some coordinating Baja Breeze ribbon and a flower and half pearl from the Pretties Kit. 

Here's another shot with a bit of mood lighting to show the texture of the Manhattan Flowers folder a little better!  Just makes you want to run your fingers over it doesn't it.  (Or is that just me!)

Hannah (7) was busy making cards too while I made my convention swaps.  I don't think I showed you her collection did I?  She made one for each of the girls in her grade and one for her teacher using her favourite stamp set from the new mini - Pony Party.

Hannah liked how you could use the Top Note shape and also make use of the frame that was left when you'd cut it out.

She wrote  a message on them all too, quite a grand effort I thought!   In this digital age when so many of our communications are by email or text or facebook or what not, it is nice to get a handmade card.  I know I love that feeling I get when I open the mailbox and see something handwritten instead of the usual pile of bills.   Don't you?  Maybe we should all endeavour to post a card this week 'just because' and brighten someone's day.

I'll be back tomorrow with 2 special guest card makers - Maria and Leisa - who have some gorgeous creations to share with you.

Til then, happy Monday!

Cheers, Sue