Thank you!

This is another set of cards I made as a gift for my aunt.  I had this design in my head all night and needed the perfect patterned paper as my panel.  Because I don't have *any* patterned paper in my house, I had to go and buy some.  When I saw this paper from October Afternoon, it was love at first sight. 

I want ten more pieces - just to look at, because as I said above, there is no patterned paper in my house.  (If you believe that, I have some ocean front property in Arizona for you.)  

Most of the time I let my paper sit and acclimate to my craft room.  This one didn't get that chance.  I had it cut up and distressed within an hour of getting it home.  Now if I could always do that, I'd probably be more productive.  

Here's one of the six cards I made with ^that^ paper:

After cutting the panel and distressing the edges, I put my Big Shot to work on cutting the mats.  More distressing and a little stamping and this card was finished.  I wanted to stitch the sides and I'm glad I did.  I think it adds a nice finishing touch.  The knot is Fine Linen satin ribbon.  I love that color!

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