Using the Pocket Silhouettes set, I used this floral stamp in Baja Breeze (one of my WAY-FAVORITES!!!) across the middle and added the sentiment in Close to Cocoa to match this checkered and spotted ribbon from Michael's. This ribbon is wired, which is nice to curve any which way you want!
Simple YET Stylish! Gotta love it!
Another card tomorrow, BUT a jewelry piece coming first!
Nicole, thank you sooooo much for leaving a comment on my blog so I could follow you to yours. It's wonderful! I'm thrilled to be here. Your cards are delightful and your artisan jewelry is beyond yummy!
How interesting because I started jewelry making some time ago, and then turned to cardmaking full time. Now I'm tempted to go get those beads out again. Your creations are just wonderful.
I just scrolled down and all of these are SO pretty Nicole. I love your color combinations and the ribbons you selected to go with each. You have a great eye too!
The Merriam-Webster's Dictionary states that an ARTISAN IS: one that produces something in limited quantities often using traditional methods. Yep, that's me! Artistry originates from the soul and is about expressing one's self. A TRUE artist creates from talent that is found from WITHIN, not from copying another! I want to share my love of art and design with you!
Opinionated Woman - born in PA - lived in FL, TX, VA & IN, obviously - Genius IQ - didn't apply it in school LOL! - married at 18 - mom to first boy at 19 { HE is now in college at 21 }- divorced at 23 - bachelorette - past kitchen, bath & furniture designer - one cat - remarried at 30 to Honey (a.k.a. Scott)- mom again to boy 9, and again to girl 8, and last time to boy 6 - losing my mind, ha ha - added another cat - another outside cat added me -finally got a puppy {named Pepsi} I have been wanting for years - now 40 - present jewelry designer - and artist - and paper~crafter - futurewho knows what ? {SCENTSY CONSULTANT, that's what! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY REAL 'JOB'!}- Livin' the good life IN LOVE - Nicole
"I am still not all I should be. But I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead." Philippians 3:13; NLT
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What IS Lampwork?
Not everyone understands what "Lampwork" means. SO, in my meager attempt to explain what it is, I hope it clarifies my lust for it!
Simply put, lampwork is: Glass beads made by hand with a torch. Individually made (one bead at a time) by melting skinny sticks of glass (called stringers) onto a non-stopping spinning mandrel (metal stick that makes the bead hole) in order to keep the bead's round symetrical shape. How's that for a run-on sentence??
To realize the patience and talent that goes into EACH and EVERY bead will make you a lover as well! The flowing scrolls take experience, the evenly spaced dots and swirls take a steady hand AND focused eye!
Each bead is a miniature 'Work of Art'! NOW do you understand why I LOVE and APPRECIATE them??
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I'm gonna have to steal this card idea, ok?! Don'tcha just love this stamp set?!
Nicole, thank you sooooo much for leaving a comment on my blog so I could follow you to yours. It's wonderful! I'm thrilled to be here. Your cards are delightful and your artisan jewelry is beyond yummy!
How interesting because I started jewelry making some time ago, and then turned to cardmaking full time. Now I'm tempted to go get those beads out again. Your creations are just wonderful.
Thank you so much for leading me here.
I just scrolled down and all of these are SO pretty Nicole. I love your color combinations and the ribbons you selected to go with each. You have a great eye too!
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