Hello friends!  Today I'm sharing a card set featuring

Ciao Bella - Sicilia- 12 x 12 Prints Paper Collection.  

This paper collection is just so gorgeous and has so many beautiful embellishments to coordinate with it. I love the bright colors, it gives me Spring fever!  It's Perfect for bright Spring/Easter layouts and card making!

The sentiment, flowers and ribbon are from my stash. 
 Be sure to stop by the Rubber Buggy Store and pick up this beautiful collection!

Thanks for stopping by the Rubber Buggy blog today.

 Debbie

Laserowe Love Chipboard - Crosses With Flowers

I tried to not to go overboard with embellishments and let the main focus of the card be the message on the front and inside of the card.  These gorgeous lillies on the card is like sending a bouquet of flowers to them as well.

The computer-generated message on the front of one card was printed and transfer gold foil sheet was used to color the message.  I used the NUVO Classic Gold embossing powder on the other card.   I already had an embossing folder with these sunrays but you can use just about any embossing background folder that you have.  I used gold foil for the top layer of the cross and painted the cross behind it with Prima Marketing Metallique Rich Copper wax and adhered the entire layers with the Beacon 3-in-1 Advance glue.  I used white paint for the lillies and used my light green Copic Marker for the center of the lillies. I added a butterfly that was embossed with gold glitter.  

Inside of card using ole Sizzix Thinlit Gear Head die very similar to Memory Box Dies Gear Assembly.  I die cut and then used my scissors to cut out the die part that I want on the inside of the card.  I typed out the sentiments and sponged on the Ranger Distress Antique Linen and Ranger Walnut Stain ink around the edges for the antique look.

Sizzix 3D Tim Holtz Mechanic Embossing Folder

I had a sheet in my piling stash of old paper of gold mirror foil and embossed it with the Sizzix 3D Tim Holtz Mechanic Embossing Folder.  I used a brush to apply the Prima Marketing Finnabair Black Gesso over the entire sheet.  If you use a brush and tap it on, you will get more of a rustic appearance rather than brushing it smoothly.    I applied the Prima Marketing Metallique Aged Brass, Rich Copper, Ginger Sparks and Red Amber with some Ranger Dauber Black Soot.  Occasionally, I used a dry wipe to spread or remove any excess colors.

I cut out the edges of the embossed section before gluing and adding the gears that were also covered with black gesso and various colors of the same Prima Marketing Metallique waxes. I love using the Prima Marketing waxes since it provides a nice metallic sheen on this paper along with the Prima Marketing Art Alchemy Ginger Sparks.   I just use my fingers to smear these waxes and Sparks on the paper and gears.   I first applied the black gesso in the Prima Marketing Finnabair Art Basic Mixed Media Essentials Gesso Sets on the gears and screws and let dry before applying the waxes and Sparks.

I added the brown baker twine and then used a hot glue gun for the Tim Holtz Idea-ology Metal Word Bands.  I smeared some Prima Marketing waxes on the metal word bands.  

I cut out some patterned brown paper and distress the one edge with my fingers and used a pencil to draw the stitches.  I applied the Ranger Antique Linen to the edges for a distress look.  

I sponged on the Ranger Distress Antique Linen ink to the stamped sentiment and number 41st.  

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today with lots of fun products from the store.  Please visit the store for all the fun products I've used today.

Cut Bazzill Wax Lips cardstock 6" x 12", then use Scor-Pal to score at 3" and 6".

Hello friends!  Today I'm sharing a card set featuring

Ciao Bella Tango -  A4 Creative Collection   

This paper collection is just so gorgeous and has so many beautiful embellishments to coordinate with it.  This collection comes with tags and embellishments to help you create romantic layouts and cards!  It's Perfect for beautiful romantic Valentine's Day Card.

The sentiment, flowers and ribbon are from my stash. 
 Be sure to stop by the Rubber Buggy Store and pick up this beautiful collection!

Thanks for stopping by the Rubber Buggy blog today.

 Debbie

Individual papers can also be purchased separately - double-sided paper Graphic 45 Fashion Forward - May

I added the Wild Orchid mulberry flowers with the pearls and always ribbons on most of my cards.  .  I used a hot glue gun to made my lace bow this time and added a Wild Orchid Craft 10mm rose in the center.  I added a Tim Holtz Gum Drop heart to the top corner of the card and colored it with a pink Copic Marker after adhering to the card with Beacon 3-in-1 Advanced glue.

I added a frame around the image using the  Graphic 45 Fashion Forward Pattern and Solid Paper and die cut out the Congratulations in gold and black cardstock.  I adhered the gold on top of the black die cut to add dimension.

I typed out the sentiment and used the Graphic 45 Fashion Forward left over pieces around the sentiment.  I stamped the little angel from an ole Penny Black stamp from The Rubber Buggy and colored the baby with Copic Markers.  I cut the angel using my new Brothers Scan and Cut 125 machine which does a great job in cutting many of my stamp images like this one.  

Supplies:
Graphic 45 Fashion Forward Pattern and Solid Paper 
Graphic 45 Fashion Forward 12 x 12 Paper Pad
Beacon 3-n-1 Advanced Glue
Wild Orchid Craft rose
Seam Binding Ribbon - Rose
Tim Holtz Gum Drops (Colored with Pink Copic Marker)
Beacon 3 in 1 Advanced Glue