I got a new Sizzix Vagabond for Christmas (thanks, T!) and this is the first card that I actually got to use my embosser with -- I think it's nice! I had to buy an embossing folder and a die, and I love it. I can't wait to try out some more.
I made this card for a friend who had her birthday on New Year's Eve... actually the wife of a friend. Uhhh, anyway... I am getting a little obsessed with the stitched border lately, I've gotta be careful not to play it out. I love this paper, though, with the little bikes! The thing is, she got a bike for her birthday, a pink one, so this was quite fitting.
I just had to use my Sew Easy tool to try these flags, but I'm not sure I got the colors right. I should have done the top line in brown or tan or something, but hey, I like it still. I feel it is a bit of a simpleton, but that's okay. :)
Now, this was the first time I got to use a die in my Vagabond... I love that little die! I sat for about an hour trying to find the right layout for this card, it was a challenge. I like the weaving idea, but I think next time I'll do skinnier pieces of paper and see what happens. I love all the new paper I'm finding at the scrapbook store down the street, and even though it's overpriced, it really is nice and inspiring. I can't wait to get my Studio Calico sets every month! Hopefully that'll begin soon.
I am happy to be back at work, I have missed my co-workers, strangely enough. I came back to a clean office, an empty voicemail and neat piles of phone messages... I am so appreciative of these folks!
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