Tip Top Toppers

 

Looking around my craft room, I realised I have far too many backing papers and coloured cardstock piling up.

So I found a bargain lot of  random toppers on eBay to try and help use some up!

They are from Hunkydory, Create & Craft and Kanban and cover a whole range of subjects.

I was very pleased with the selection and in the last 2 days have made 18 cards

and still have so many, many more left to use!

Black Card Embossing

 

Whilst browsing on Pinterest, I came across some birthday cards using black cardstock, embossed and then highlighted in gold or silver ink.

So thought I would have a try too!

These were all made using long-forgotten embossing folders that have been languishing at the back for too long

Not the best photos, they look better in real life!

Charming

 

Late last year, I was gifted some cardstock and lots of small gold or silvertone charms to use on my cards

The brass effect tools look good on these mens birthday cards

And bottles of wine always help a celebration card!

Especially when paired with Champagne glasses and a corkscrew!