It's no secret that I am a big fan of Tonic Studios Dies but often I like to make a bigger card especially if it's a "special" birthday, and the Tonic Dies can at first appear too small. However, you just need a little creative thinking in your crafting .....
I created the main focal point by cutting the Boudoir Base (without the outside cutting edge) straight into the aqua stardream card stock. Then I cut a frame from white card and a matching scallop circle mat, to frame the lattice and to create a mat for the sentiment.
The "flower" is made from the smallest die from my Delicate Lattice Ovals Die set - sometimes you wonder what to do with these smaller dies but the symetrical design of this little die makes is perfect to layer up to create a filigree flower.
Finally, I had to add a couple of handmade hatpins, don't forget to check out my two tutorials on Creating Hatpins and the aptly named follow-up, More Decorative Hatpins for a simple guide to creating your own embellishments.
I made this card for my parents to give to their first (and only) granddaughter on her first birthday, so it had to be special! The focal point is this lovely sweet House Mouse digi image from Joanna Sheen''s House Mouse Triple CD. I die cut with my favourite layering squares dies and mounted it onto a fancy square from the Happy Birthday Sentiment die set on DCWV luxury cardstock.
I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut out the 'Lucia 1 Today' motif and highlighted the 1 with flatback pearls. The pretty lace heart is from the Tilly Daydream collection.
I'm generally of the view that more is more, I do like fussy and fancy cards, so some of the extra detailing on this card include: * a cyrstal embellished florish swirl die-cut * a seam binding bow * handmade decorative hat-pins * a lace border, layered with a cardstock border punched out using the Love Arches punch. If you would like to have a go at making your own decorative hat-pins, I have a tutorial here that is a great starting point. I used the Happy Birthday frame as a mount for the message inside the card.
Here's one final look at this card.
I do really love hat-pins, lace and House Mouse - what about you?Pin It Now!
