what shall a....

QUEEN wear.......????

well.....nothing but a crown!!! of course!!

When I saw this weeks challenge at Simon Says Stamp and Show
King and Queens

I pulled out my Distressed Doily, some Kraft Resist Paper
and cut my crown! (it took two pieces of paper!)
I then white washed the edges with Picket Fence Distress Stain.

I brushed on some Glue Gloss and the sprinkled on some Fairy Dust!

(every crown must shimmer!!!)

and let me say.....every crown needs FLOWERS!!!

I used my Tattered Floral and my ohhhhh soooo NEW Mini Tattered Floral die

(ahhhh yes it is FINALLY available!!)

Of course every flower needs Leaves and Vines!!
How about that embossed Kraft Core paper

(a little note.....emboss and sand paper first ~ then diecut!)

and accented with a Pearl brad!!!

 Have you checked out all the Teamies creations......
I just think it's so A~MAZING how diverse the creations are!!

Make sure to link up your creation to
SIMON SAYS STAMP and SHOW!!!

 

wouldn't you just love to win one of these????

Distressed Doily.......

Just had to share the cards I taught yesterday at
my LSS ~ Generations of Memories.
Had a full class and boy did we have fun!!!

The focus of the class was to KEEP IT SIMPLE.....
with an emphasis on The Distressed Doily Die,
along with the Big Shot and Vagabond...mmmmmmm!!

Can I tell you...........I can't get enough of the Distressed Doily Die
.......the versatility and beauty!!

Now.....the bow on the first card may be non~post worthy
....a definite hand~r~outter!!

Distress Tool
TPC Collection ~ Timeless Christmas
Vintage Photo Distress Ink

I just love how just using pieces ~ parts of the doily looks like a wreath!!

How 'bout this one.......by flipping your cut out Distressed Doily
.....you can create a full doily!!!

and last but not least my FAVORITE.......
a little bit of embossing using the Botanicals and Beaded Ribbon Set by Sizzix

SIMPLY ELEGANT!!!

and there you have it!!!
REMEMBER..........to KEEP it SIMPLE!!!