Evershan Branch with Pearls
Happy Saturday to all!
My design today features the beautiful and elegant Evershan Branch die, and I decided to make it a monochromatic card just for fun.
The top fold card base is from a light tan card stock. I cut the Bengal Background die from ivory card stock, then used one of the dies from the Open Studio Rectangle Layers set to cut out the center to leave a window. (I will be sure to use the cut out piece on a different card.) I cut a frame of the same size from the Open Studio Rectangle Frames set, adhered that over the opening to create a frame and then added that to the card base. I cut the Evershan Branch from the same ivory card stock, and adhered that with foam tape as shown. I punched several tan and ivory circles using a 1/4" circle punch and used a stylus to cup them. I adhered some of them on the flowers and scattered the rest, then added pearls to all of the centers.
When I showed this card to my friend and fellow teacher, Nance, she just happened to pick the card up and hold it so that the Evershan Branch was positioned at the top, different from the way I had oriented the card originally. We both said, "Ohhh, that works!"
Then we turned the card 180 degrees so that the branch was at the bottom, and said, "Oh, THAT works too!" It was one of those "happy accidents".
This card could be used for any occasion, and turned any way you want it! Thanks for stopping by!
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Lovely card! Those tiny pearls are the perfect accent!
Posted by: Irene | 04/11/2015 at 03:10 AM
That is lovely. I really like how you customized the card stock cut with the Bengal background. This would be fun to make.
Posted by: Flossie Z | 04/11/2015 at 07:46 AM
What a beautiful card! That die is gorgeous...and ever so versatile! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Patti J. | 04/11/2015 at 05:24 PM
I think white and kraft is an under rated combination. This is a lovely card whichever way you look at it. Hugz
Posted by: ionabunny | 04/13/2015 at 08:35 AM
Sherry - I like the monochromatic look, and the ability to turn the card in different directions - thanks for a great design.
Posted by: Jeannie King | 04/13/2015 at 01:01 PM
Very pretty and very delicate card. Love it!
Posted by: Debbie Kaste | 04/14/2015 at 07:16 AM
Love the delicate die background, the flowers look great against the kraft cardstock and love the pearl accenting
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 04/15/2015 at 09:12 AM
Luv it!
Posted by: Nicki | 04/15/2015 at 02:30 PM
Thanks for sharing your beautiful card.
Posted by: Mitzi | 04/15/2015 at 03:05 PM
I do so want the Bengal Background die. Used it in a class the other night and can see so many possibilities with it!
Posted by: Pat | 04/15/2015 at 05:04 PM
Very pretty card!
Posted by: Libby Chibe | 04/16/2015 at 08:15 PM
Thank you for making a versatile card. I see possibilities...
Ramona
Posted by: Ramona Aragonez | 04/17/2015 at 04:22 PM
What a pretty card! Love how it worked, no matter which way you turn it.
Posted by: Donna | 04/18/2015 at 01:36 PM
Very pretty card. I am looking forward to seeing what new Memory Box dies will be carried by Anchor Paper in MN.
Posted by: Laurie | 04/18/2015 at 03:05 PM