Lace It Up

 Hi to all this morning!  This card should have been added to the post from January 1st which listed my favourite cards from 2011, however, I hadn't posted it in 2011 so technically I didn't feel it should be included then.  It is one of my favs though as I love the way it came out.  Anytime I can lace ribbon on a card, I take it as I think it is just so stunning to see.  This is one of my favourite papers (Graphic 45) to use too and even though the vintage ribbon doesn't match it exactly, I like the way it adds some extra colour to the card without making it feel too busy.  I cut both sides of the paper with the edgeability die insert and scalloped cutting edge.  The insert has nice wide open holes to lace your ribbon through.  I found it easier to do if I attached my card with foam mounting pieces to my black back layer and then lace the ribbon through the holes.  I started on one side and tucked the ends around the back of the card and secured them and then laced one colour  through every other hole til I reached the other side.  The other colour went through the remaining open holes and I tied the loose ends into a bow at the end.  I added a black organza rose and two decorative stick pins to it.  I stamped my sentiment on some teal card and lightly inked it with forest moss distress ink.  I cut a frame from labels eleven for it and mounted the sentiment in the corner with mounting foam.  I added a black rhinestone swirl around it for drama and interest.  A few black glints in the top corner and some paper piercing around the edges completed the card.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it!  All for now, Sue x