All About Embellishments

I realized that this weekend's cards had lots of embellishments.  They can really make a card.  Here's a selection that highlight what I mean:

 

This card would go nowhere without the print and cut butterfly.

 

And ribbon flowers add so much - texture, color and dimension.

 

 

 

And pairing a ribbon flower with a fancy button added just the right touch.

 

This is a remake of a previous card where I used pearls in the spiral pattern.  This time I went with rhinestones.

 

Even ribbon can enhance a card.  But the string of pearls really makes it pop.

Had a little fun with feathers. 

April Showers Bring May Flowers

So far, we haven't had many showers, but the flowers are blooming at Paper Capers.  I've been studying making ribbon flowers. 

 

I've learned an absolutely fascinating thing - most ribbons are made of polyester and when heated, it will bond!  There's a whole world of flower-making called Kanzashi - hope you'll go see for yourself how beautiful these flowers can be.

 

So naturally, since I planned on making flowers today, I had to go shopping! 

 

Turns out organza ribbon is also made from polyester - makes a nice light flower.

 

Bought some embellishments today to go in the centers.

 

 

Not sure what I'll do with these!  Kind of odd looking, but I bet I make something out of them!