Let's Be Negative

But only for a card!  :)  My card for you today is not CAS and is not really negative, in accent only! After yesterday's post I welcome all of these layers with open arms!  Ahhhhhh!

This is for the Flourishes Challenge, #245, Negative Energy, to use a negative die cut shape.  FUN!!!  It adds such a different look to your card.  LOVE it!

I used 2 sets of stamps from Flourishes, the sentiment is from, Star Of Bethlehem, and the beautiful Holly is from It's A Wrap.   I created my 'frame' by cutting out 2 tags with my Cameo, 2 different sizes layering quite close together.  Covered in glue and sprinkled with a ton of Martha Stewart glitter.  It is so shiny and sparkly in real life.  Love it!!! I also sprayed it with Krylon Workable Fixatif, so the glitter stays on the card and not in the envelope, works like a charm!    The designer papers are by Echo Park, Season's Greetings.   I found this wonderful glitter ribbon in my stash and one of my home made poinsettias.  The other day I made a bazillion of white ones and one red one, just perfect for this card.  A glorious red ribbon from Gina K Designs and Ta Da.  It is complete.

So remember, creating with negativity doesn't have to be a bad thing!  :)

Thanks for stopping by, hope your day is anything but negative!

Where In The World Are You?

Today's card is for a FUN Challenge over at Flourishes, Your Corner Of The World.  Make a card or project showcasing YOUR little corner of the world.

As most of you know I live on Cape Cod, and I must say I am so thankful and grateful that I do.  I love the fresh scent of salty air, the ocean breezes, the blues of sky and sea.   I even do love the hustle and bustle of the Tourist Season, yeah I know I complain about not being able to take LEFT turns all summer long, but like me, people are just drawn to MY corner of the world.  :)  It is beautiful in ALL seasons!

Here is what I created, it's clean, it's simple, but this card just makes me HAPPY!!!

 

Swiping 2 different colors of blue ink onto white card stock, I created the Atlantic Ocean and the horizon beyond.  Taking a small piece of sandpaper I ripped it diagonally, making sure there was a little bit of ragged, lighter shade of paper exposed.  As I glued the sandpaper down on my water, it created an instant beach.  I added a bit of chunky white glitter to create the illusion of white foam.   I grabbed a Tim Holtz mini bottle with cork and added some real sand from my beach, a bit of white glitter and some green and blue seed beads.  I glued the cork back on. 

 

The Tag and Sentiment were created with Flourishes stamps; It's A Wrap & Holiday Topiaries.  This is exactly how I feel living this close to the beach.......LOVE & JOY!

 

I can't wait to see where everyone else lives!!! :)

 

 

Here's a sign I have over a living room window......I'll let you figure out what it means! 

 

 

 

 

ENJOY~~