SUNNY DAY OF FLOWERS

BEAUTIFUL COLORS CARD

This week I wanted to celebrate all the colors of the garden and wanted to start with a card that was inspired by Gecko Galz Provence Garden collage set. I love sun flowers, I think they are such happy little flowers that remind me of sunshine.

TOOLS USED

Gecko Galz Provence Garden Collage set

Black card stock

Script background stamp by Hero Arts

Yellow Stickles

Black and White Gingham ribbon by Basic Grey

Gold shimmer Card stock by Paper studio

It is a simple little card but is a wonderful way to brighten anyones day who gets it!

PEACOCK ON PARADE

PEACOCK DREAMS CARD

what do you get when you combine  a stunning peacock image from Gecko Galz, amazing foil embossed paper from Recolections and charming little tags a wonderful card to give to someone special.

Keeping with the theme of this week I used another image from the Gecko Galz  PRETTY PEACOCK JEWEL IT to create this card.

Other Supplies Used

Recolections Papers

Hand dyed silk ribbon

vintage white lace

tiny tags from stash

Green bows (I got these from a place on ebay)

Stickles in crystal color

Distress ink in black soot

TAG TUESDAY......Pretty As a Peacock

The theme this week is Peacocks.....I love these majestic birds, their color makes it fun to design using images of them. So this week I used Gecko Galz Pretty Peacock Jewel It images along with papers and elements from Canvas Corp.

SUPPLIES

Gecko Galz Pretty Peacocks Jewel It Collage Set

Brown and Cream Damask paper by Canvas Corp

Glimmer Mist in Verdigris, Bronze and Graphite by Tattered Angels

Tag & lattice mini Doilie by Gina's Designs

Flowers by Spare Parts

Cheese cloth dyed rust

Pearl & Bling swirls by Prima

pearl drop trim from Hobby Lobby

turquoise lace trim from my stash

Antique Alphabet stamps by EK Success

Green satin bow from my stash

metal embellishment from my stash

Distress Inks in Peacock Feathers & Vintage Photo

Start with your large chipboard tag and spray with your three colors of glimmer mist. Next layer on piece of damask paper that you have inked the edges with both colors of ink then on top of that one the peacock image that I blew up using Photoshop and ink the edges with the same inks. Then add your pearl trim to bottom edge of tag using redline tape and layer over that the lace trim and another piece of the lace trim at teh top of the peacock image.

using your peacock feathers ink stamp love you with your mini alphabet stamps on the inside of the peacock design. Next using Verdigris and bronze glimmer mist spray the doillie then adhere to right side of peacock image. Layer on metal piece and green bow. Scatter pearl and bling swirls down damask paper.

Adhere three flowers at top of tag.

Take your dyed cheese cloth and spray with Verdigris glimmer mist and let dry then finish off tag by tying through hole.

FREEBY FRIDAY....... Flights of Fancy

This month I thought it would be fun to share with everyone some of my favorite fairy images. I love these deco style fairies and thought they would be awesome to make altered art pieces or ATC's with. I hope you have a blast with them!

Don't forget show off your designs using these images by commenting on this post and attaching your images (I love seeing them)

Happy Crafting

Leanne Seed

PRETTY LITTLE EASTER CARDS

So this past weekend we celebrated easter and though I am showing these a wee bit late I wanted to share with you some amazing card designs that were inspired by Gecko Galz latest Craft Kit EASTER PARADE.

EASTER JOY CARD

Gecko Galz Easter Parade Craft Kit

Recollections Embossed paper

Recollections Book Print Paper

Vintage Photo Distress Ink by Ranger

Yellow Stickles

EK Success Mini Alphabet stamp set

hand dyed silk ribbon

yellow burlap ribbon by Canvas Corp

vintage pink lace trim

Organza ribbon flowers

Fun Tips; Fun colored Burlap ribbon adds a new texture to your cards

EASTER CHICKS CARD

Gecko Galz Easter Parade Craft Kit

Vintage Photo Ink by Distress Inks

Paper Studio Paper Boy Plaid

Recollections Blue Craft It Doillies

Raffia Ribbon Embellishment from Hobby Lobby

Easter Stamp by Craft Smart

Moss Green Card stock

Fun tips; Create your own banner using a sentiment stamp and cutting your ends by folding ends in on each other and cut into points.

HERE COMES PETER COTTON TAIL CARD

Gecko Galz Easter Parade Craft Kit

White card stock

Recollections paper Girl Plaid

scalloped trim from my stash

pink crystal gems

butterfly stamp by Prima

sentiment banner done in photo shop

scalloped card by Core-d'nations

Distress inks in Fresh raspberry, vintage photo

Tulle Ribbon

Fun Tips; Use pre-cut card stock shapes to add a fun new element to cards and ink edges using a blending tool to get that soft look

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU CARD

Gecko Galz Easter Parade Craft Kit 

Kraft Card base by Canvas Corp

Recollections Linen Stripe Grey/Cream paper

Recollections white embossed paper

Distress ink in Vintage Photo, fresh raspberry, Mustard seed

mini roses from Micheal's

May Arts Ribbon

Mini doilies from my stash

Viva Pearl Pen in white

Fun Tips; Add a bit of pearl pen to cards for a touch of elegance.

Here are some fun Easter images for you that I found on Pinterest have fun with them!

APRIL DESIGN CHALLENGE....Pretty Little Butterfly

Hello everyone!

This month has started with a crazy bang with my computer deciding it would rather live a life of a rock rather than a laptop! With that said I apologize for how late the challenge is this month....so without further ado here is this months challenge. So this month I was inspired by all the butterflies that I have seen in my garden this spring and found this wonderful butterfly to inspire you. So I ask that you use this butterfly somewhere in your design and then upload an image of your project to the Fripperies and butterflies face book page at https://www.facebook.com/fripperiesandbutterflies?ref=hl . Then on May 1st I will announce the winner of the challenge here and on my facebook page.
The winner will get a $15 shopping spree with Gecko Galz and a prize from another one of my favorite amazing vendors. Good luck everyone!

Now to announce the winner of the March challenge, I am pleased to say it is ANNE MILLS with here stunning card. Thanks to everyone who took part.

Good luck to everyone and I cannot wait to see what you design this month!

Leanne