Friday, July 27, 2012

A few Carta Bella cards

Happy Friday everyone!  Hope you are having a good one. Just want to share a couple of cards I made using the left overs of my DT kit from Handmade by Suzanne.  I played with the beautiful Carta Bella 'Beautiful Moments' collection this month and I loved every minute of it. My cards are quite plain and nothing fancy, but that's just how I like it.
 I used my Martha Stewart 'Doily Lace' punch for the first 2 cards. Just love how feminine it makes it.  The birdies in this collection are really cute. :)
The idea for the next card is unfortunately not my own idea. I got it off Pinterest. The butterfly was cut using the Cheery Lynn Designs 'Butterfly' die.  Love how it turned out.
The rose on this one is one of the element stickers from this range that I stuck onto cardstock, then cut around it and 'lifted' it using foam tape.
That's all for now.  Don't forget that you still have until the end of the month to participate in the July Sketch Challenge at Handmade by Suzanne.  There is a $40 store voucher up for grabs and the winner gets determined by a random draw! BUT you have to be in it to win it.  Here is a reminder of what the sketch looks like.
Thank you so much for visiting my blog.  Have a wonderful weekend!
Until next time.
M xox

17 comments:

Sabrina Scrapbook said...

Wow these cared are just so lovely and pretty!! I loveee them all! Beautiful work, Marelize! :)

Lizzy Hill said...

Yes, I agree, these cards are stunning...really, really gorgeous...amazing what you can do with odds & ends:):):)

Home sweet home said...

These cards are really gorgeous,love them all,fab work.
Hugs Merethe

Elaine said...

These cards are gorgeous. Love them all but the first one has got to be my favourite :). So feminine. Beautiful.

Lynette Jacobs said...

I think I am in love with Carta Bella. I have seen some awesome layouts made with it and these cards are so beautiful.

Leonie said...

Beautiful cards Marelize, love that cherry Lynn butterfly die cut.
hmmm wonder if I have time for that sketch??
we'll see, might try and fit it in.
cheers.

Adriana B said...

beautiful cards, love the birds and butterflies :)

Unknown said...

Wow, beautiful cards!!

Dortesjs said...

aww i simply adore your cards. so beautiful and many so wonderful CAS like

Linda Eggleton said...

Beautiful cards, Marelize!

Kim said...

these are just lovely, you always design the most elegant cards!

Tracey said...

Very Pretty cards.....so elegant! I love the simplicity, Less is MORE :)

Unknown said...

These are stunning!! The birdies are adorable :0)
I love the simplicity to your designs!
xoxo

Cathy said...

Love all your cards Marelize.. so beautiful!! :))

Ella Swan said...

Such lovely cards Marelize! So pretty!!

Rachael Funnell said...

Such a Gorgeous Array of Cards Marelize..... I get to play with this range this Month!! THANKS for the INSPRO!!!

Al Hannah said...

Great cards Marelize ... love the second card especially with the little birdies :)