Ball Sizzix pop-up Die Variation

I made this for my daughter's graduation from West Virginia University this past weekend. Attached a covered coaster to the new Sizzix Ball Pop-up die. The die is the kind of item I LOVE-it can be used for many different things than the obvious! This graduation cap popped out at Beth when she opened her card!

Faux Wood

I love doing the faux wood technique for beachy cards-it reminds me of a worn deck, which reminds me of the breeze blowing on the beach....aaahhhh-is summer here yet??

Carousel Notes Scrapbook

This is my version of the Carousel Notes Scrapbook Purse created by Jan Tink.
Here it is opened.
Hidden panels lie under the 1st and last 'pages'. Here are the panels exposed.

Hidden panel exposed, allowing more room for pictures!
Embosslits used. Frames around mats are stamped with Matchbox Messages from the Occasions Mini.
Bird is embossed with clear embossing powder, allowing it to stand out.
Back panel exposed, stamped with Pocket Silhouettes.
This purse uses the Parisian Breeze Designer Paper-it has texture, and is just gorgeous! Colors are Baja Breeze and Kraft.
The ladies had this completely finished in 2 hours!