I've decided to set my self the challenge of making two cards per week 'Using-up'. Somethings I've bought and never used, others I've had given. My problem is I tend to buy too much at once and overwhelm myself. It would seem I'm having a Black and White phase this week.

Both cards have silver mirri card on them and consequently have not photographed very well.

I can't remeber where the card stock is from, but the mask stencil is by Joy

Ribbon Storage

As a request from Sam, I'm displaying my ribbon storage. I have tried many time to find the perfect storage for ribbon - one that is easy to use and takes up little space. This is the nearest I have got so far. The problems so far - the file isn't big enough, I haven't got all my ribbon in there yet, and I need stronger card to wrap the ribbon around (possibly with 'notches' in it) - both solvable problems. The ribbons are each fastened with that 'low tack selotape stuff - but there must be something better than this. Any suggestions or alternative ways of storing ribbon - PLEASE, PLEASE let us know.

I really enjoyed making this card. I love working with browns and pastels. I didn't know what to sit Edwin on until I found this wall paper (no pun intended) in my stash. I think it works quite well, but am not happy with the flowers.

Cs: Wall paper - Kanban, not sure about the rest.
Stamp: Magnolia - Edwin in Jeans coloured with watercolours.
Sentiment - computer generated
Ribbon and sliders from stash

Rush Job

A friend asked me could I make her a Wedding card - NOW!!! So it was out with the trusty Cuttlebug and away we go. It took about 30 minutes - the majority of that in getting those 'pesky' flowers to behave. I must admit it turned out better than I thought it would. Perhaps I should work under pressure more often.

Plain white cs
I cuttlebugged the bottom with Stylized flowers and debossed the top with Swiss dots.
Stamp: Hero Arts - Bold Heart
Ribbon, flowers and sentiment from stash

Penny Black Challenge

Another fun challenge, but I'm not entirely happy with this one.

Base & matting cs bought in Germany
Papers: Paper Adventure & Basic Grey - Two scoops
Sentiment stamp - Aud designs, flowers & brads from stash