Friday, May 17, 2013

Make it Monday with the Kraft Journal - Mon Amie

Happy Friday!  I've got two posts today - one for the Waltzingmouse Blog Party and this one for the Kraft Journal.  I try to do my crafting for a few hours at night to wind down - secretly maybe I am waiting up for the kids to get home so I can sleep better :)  The weather has been so nice here lately - and my days have been spent thinking of things I need to do to get the yard in order for the lazy days of summer.   I love sitting outside - spying on the birds and digging in the garden. 

The challenge this week at the Kraft Journal is to make a project that is kraft and red, white or blue.  I adore red with kraft so that was a no brainer for me.   I embossed some kraft card stock with a rose pattern and then lightly ran an ink pad over the top to bring out the design.  I topped it with a stamped label sentiment a big bow and some paper flowers.
I hope you are having a good day - and that you have an even better weekend!

Jeanne

Supplies Used:  Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps:  Waltzingmouse Fancy Phrases, Holiday Labels No. 14
Card stock:  Papertrey Ink Kraft, Pure Poppy, White
Dies:  Spellbinder Labels 14
Embossing Folder Sizzix Garden Set Rose Garden
Twinery Maraschino Twine
Ink: Stampin Up! Real Red, Versafine Onyx Black, Ranger Distress Tim Holtz Barn Door
Ribbon:  5/8" Lace Crochet May Arts, 7/8" Sheer White Stitched Edge
Roses:  Iamroses.com
Misc:  Button
Pearl Spray Hobby Lobby

6 comments:

~Tammy~ said...

Oh my....love love love this! Love your inked embossed background....it's one of my favorite techniques. Those red roses on the Kraft looks amazing! I adore that beautiful ribbon and the bow you created with it. Of course love the stamped sentiment in it's pretty frame! Thank you so much for sharing this beauty with us at The Kraft Journal! I love seeing your work in our gallery!

Pauline said...

Absolutely gorgeous Jeanne, I love the inked embossing, and the amazing poofy bow! So pretty!

Wida said...

That background gives this card that something special! Lovely. You are never afraid to use the color red :)

Lisa Minckler said...

I'm just curious, does your pup help you dig in the garden too? LOL. 2 hands and 4 paws could really get the work done a lot faster. :) Your Kraft with red and the embossing is gorgeous Jeanne. I always wondered when your crafty magic came alive. Now I know, while impatiently waiting for the kids to get home safely...me too!! :D
hugs,
L x

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE the ink on the embossing and that FAB red bow! Pretty card!

Marybeth said...

Love this and your gorgeous red bow! Beautiful embossed and inked background Jeanne!