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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