Sunday, 10 January 2021

Life is too short....

Hi there.... it's Sunday evening here in New Zealand and tomorrow I'm back into the office after  2 and a half weeks Christmas break.  I've had a very relaxing time - 8 days at our friends in Managawhai and  a week back at home.  Haven't done a lot of crafting - nothing up north and only a couple of cards this week.  We have spend time at the beach, given the house a good clean, did a day trip to Waiheke Island ( a 40 min ferry ride from Auckland) and generally relaxed. 

However I did a card using a scrap of embossing sitting on my desk.  


This was a piece of paper that I had embossed with an Altenew 3D folder.  I used some Wilted Violet Distress oxide to colour it up.  I matted the panel onto some violet, and then on to a white card base.  Added the sentiment from Altenew's Paint a Flower, Spider Mum set.  I also had some ribbon sitting on my desk so added this as well.  It's been a long time since I've added ribbon to my cards... seems to have lost favour in the last few years.  

Thanks for stopping by.  Take care out there.

6 comments:

Helen said...

Love the message on this super pretty card, Dawn!! :)

CinnamonSally said...

Love this card and the sentiment Dawn.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Thanks for the reminder, Dawn - it's been hard to be happy lately but I'll give it a go :) Gorgeous card with the inked embossing!!

Betty said...

that embossing folder is my current fave and love how you used it with the pale lavender - and yes - ribbon!! maybe it will have a revival one of these days!!

kiwimeskreations said...

Wonderful card Dawn - ands that ribbon really adds a gorgeous touch to the card. Glad to hear you had a relaxing holiday
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Greta said...

I used to use that basic design alot & I still love it with the ribbon! Only problem is the mailing cost with bumpy cards. Beautiful card!