Simply the Best...

This is one of "those" cards that started in one direction, and wound up going another. When I die cut the card and added the patterned papers to the front, I had one idea for it.  Then I started assembling the floral cluster, and once I added a bit of Stickles glitter to the tulle layer, the card took a decidedly "icy" turn. :)

It began to look like a winter flower...and that's the new direction I let it go, by adding a silver and sparkly center, and white punched mini floral branches...and a bit of inking and glitter on the leaves of the larger branch die cut.  So, although the colors aren't what you'd traditionally consider "winter colors," the card definitely has a fall/winter feel to it.

The floral cluster starts with a loopy-edged die cut, then a tea-dyed and gathered piece of cotton lace, topped with a double layer of gathered tulle sprinkled with Stickles glitter, and finally some cream and white small branch punches and a glittery floral center with white sequins, silver beads, and clear crystals...

After die-cutting the leafy branch, I distressed it with random swipes of brown ink and topped it with a dusting of clear German glass glitter for a wintery feel...

The white crocheted lace was "faux tea-dyed"  (I didn't have the time to actually dye it in tea, but sprayed it with Tea Dye Distress Ink diluted with distilled water...it gives a very similar effect). I like this sentiment because of its versatility...aside from a wonderful friendship greeting, it's also perfect as a thank you...

Supplies:

Patterned papers: BoBunny Gabrielle collection      Sentiment stamp: Technique Tuesday

Dies: Tim Holtz On the Edge/Brackets; Memory Box Quinn Flourish; Sizzix Flowers Branches and Leaves

Punch: Martha Stewart Medium Branch      Flower center: Prima Raja Sequin Silver

Pearls: Recollections      Lace: TheFunkieJunkie.com

Miscellaneous: clear German glass glitter, Crystal Stickles, tulle, cotton lace

Thanks for visiting today...here's wishing you a fun and relaxing weekend!