5 card Thursday!

I don't usually post a whole bunch of projects at once...

as there are several contests going on here...sorry!

I like to try a variety of techniques, layouts and styles...

Sometimes I think my cards all have the same

elements, but they are all going to different people...

so who cares--right?

Monday is cut out and foam mounted...

Background is part embossed mounted on patterned paper...

This couple is cut out and UTEE heat embossed for a shiny thick "sticker-like" look!

Mounted on nesties, foam mounted on sparkly patterned paper...

This expecting one is for my neighbor...

Simple with a vibrant floral...

This one is done with paper piecing her shirt to match the background.

I am entering this card in Simon Says Stamp Challenge...

I am totally inspired by The Dark Mermaid: Randi and decided to try out other techniques.

She always makes these sparkly, pastel, shabby looking images...

I am just trying to copy her vibe with the materials I own already...

So I used Camille and did the same process that I did with Rio yesterday,

except I added sparkle!

I love the cracked glass...

This card is for the Dutch Dare Challenges for a vintage summer...

I love this diamond plate embossing folder!

Every man card should include it!

I made this for my father-in-law, who is always

fixing things when he comes to visit!

Thanks for looking!