introducing fancy that...

Papertrey Ink's new Fancy That stamp set is so beautiful and versatile.  Today I have a couple of cards to share with you that use this new set.  This first card uses Fancy That very simply.  I began by cutting three circles from Vintage Cream cardstock using the Limitless Layers:  1 3/4" Circles die.  

I selected one image from the Fancy That stamp set and stamped each circle with that image in a different color, Aqua Mist, Melon Berry, and Fine Linen.  

You could end right there and add these stamped circles to your card base, but I went a bit further with my details.  I topped each circle with vellum die cut using the Lovely Layers die and then coated with glitter.  Next I used vintage trim and the Just Smile die to embellish the center of each circle.  Across the bottom of this card I used a border die from the new Haunted Border dies to create a tiny, scalloped edge.

My next card uses the Fancy That stamp set to create an embossed background on a die cut vellum tag, cut using the Tag Sale #10 die.  I also used another image from this set to form a subtle background on my Vintage Cream cardstock strip.

I stamped one image on my vellum using watermark ink and then heat embossed the images using my favorite Aged Aqua embossing enamel from Stampendous.  I stamped my sentiment on a die cut Double Ended Banner die and embellished the tag using the Life is Beautiful and Beautiful Butterflies dies.

At the top of my tag, I used Fine Linen Grosgrain and vintage trims to tie a junk bow...my new favorite bow...have you tried one, heard of them?

Be sure to stop by and visit the other designers blogs to see what they've created for you:

• Nichole Heady
• Ashley Cannon Newell
• Betsy Veldman
• Danielle Flanders
• Dawn McVey
• Erin Lincoln
• Heather Nichols
• Laura Bassen
• Laurie Willison
• Maile Belles

Thanks for visiting.

Melis

Comments

[Jill norwood]

Gorgeous cards Melissa! Love the embossing on vellum! And the sweet butterflies! Also LOVE your sweet "junk" bow! Will you showcase it in a future make it Monday video?

[jan metcalf]

Love the subtle colors of your second card!! And all those little details you are so good at!! Glitter on the vellum, the little pom poms, your bow, so much fun to look, and look again, to see what I might have missed on the first overall impression.

[Diana K]

Your work is so unique and beautiful. There is no one else who could dream up the gorgeous details that you add to your cards. Amazed.

[Holly T]

Beautiful creations Melis! I am always in awe of your talent...it is amazing! I'm going to have to look up the junk bow...never heard of it, but yours is so pretty (doesn't look like junk to me) :)

[Patricia F.]

Love the shabby chic look of your card creations! So very beautiful! Thank you for the wonderful inspiration!

[Petti]

Love your cards with Fancy That and your cards are certainly "fancy" and pretty!

[Kathy Krug]

Fabulous designs. Love the wood background with the lace.

[Larissa Heskett =)]

WOWOWOWOWOW!! So BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE
the Layers!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

[Sue]

Your butterfly card is so beautiful and elegant. Such feminine and thoughtful creativity! Thank you for sharing!

[Becky Green]

VERY PRETTY Melissa!!! :) I haven't heard of a "Junk Bow!" Is that where you just use SCRAPS? Just guessing here! :)

[Patty O'Malley]

So very pretty, Melis! I especially love the tag with the junk bow. How is that made?

[Kathie B]

Such elegance! You've really taken things to the next level...really awesome!

[Deborah Rikard]

You're in a creative class all your own! Every card is lovely. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[Jo R.]

Your cards took my breath away! So many expertly layered goodies that work so perfectly together.

[Stella]

I love your card with bright colors and an elegant ( and sometimes vintage) touch. But this color scheme in your projects always makes me sigh. The mix with neutral and this shade of aqua is one of my faves. Breathtaking....