Managed to whip up this little card today after being inspired by Day 6 – Clean and Simple Cardmaking class – Die Cutting.  I have been a HUGE fan of die cutting since I began card making over 8 years ago so this class was really fun for me.  Anyone who knows me also knows I am slightly in love with red and white polka dots patterns so this card combines two of my favourite things!

{Be Mine} Stamps: Post It: Love (Clearly Besotted) Ink: Pure Poppy (PTI) Card: Stampers Select White , Kraft (PTI),  polka dot paper (Pink Petticoat) Tools: Nestibilities (Hearts), Linen/Canvas Impression plate (PTI), Scallop punch (SU)

Whilst hubby is out clubbing (yawn) I have spent a peaceful evening crafting away at my wee desk (grin).  Todays class over at Clean and Simple Cardmaking is entitled one stamp 3 ways.  The technique Julie Ebersole shared jumped out at me so I have used that as my inspiration (I do love her videos – she just sounds so happy all of the time!!).

{Friends Always} Stamps:Delicate Blossoms (Hero Arts), Trendy Trees (WMS) Card: Kraft (PTI) Ink: Versamark Tools: White filigree embossing powder (PTI), Classic tags (Memory Box)

Hello again – here to share a card made using one of the techniques highlighted in the Day 3 class over at Clean and Simple Card Making 2.  This technique is about achieving a graduated or hombre look using just 3 inks.  I had a go with the inks I have and came to one conclusion – I need to go shopping!!! I am being totally drawn to the Hero Arts shadow inks but being “me” I can’t just have one or two – needless to say my cart over at Simon Says Stamp is currently making my eyes water!!  I also decided I needed one of those stamp press thingies – I don’t know how I haven’t discovered them before!!

Anyhoo, onto the card.  I used a FABULOUS background builder set (conveniently called Background Builder II)  and a sentiment from Once Upon A Time (both from Clearly Besotted stamps).  I stamped the background using Distress inks but I have to say I’m not pleased with how it turned out – I need more graduation – hence I need more inks!  My PTI inks didn’t work for me either – oh well!!  The little butterflies (die from Clearly Besotted also) were added (to cover a wee mark I made with my nail polish) to add a bit of interest and then glittered – because as the title of my blog may suggest – I LOVE GLITTER!

By the way, this is my second post today (get me!!).  Scroll down for my DAY 4 homework assignment!

Thanks for popping by.

Caryn xxx