Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend

Today at
The Sisterhood of Crafters 
I am the hostess and I chose a theme of
'Diamonds'.
Pretty easy is all you have to do is use any kind of
diamond shape in your creation!

A funny thing happened 'on the way' to creating my card...
I did NOTHING at all that I had intended lol!

I first sat down and went through lots and lots of paper pads
to find some with a diamond pattern on them, 
pulled them out and then never used a one lol!

Here is my card without any 'diamond' designer paper.


After rejecting all the designer paper, I pulled out my 'diamond' embossing folders,
I had six that all had some kind of diamond pattern on  them.
The one I chose is an older Cuttlebug one that I have had since forever!

I just loved the pretty pattern of it and thought it would go good with my new
Sue Wilson 'Peony Diamond' die.
Isn't this a pretty die?
One of the things I love about her dies is that you have several options of
just by different layering them you can get lots of different ways to use them.

The other die is a Cottage Cutz Bird Trio,
no trio here though, as I cut it apart to fit lol!


I added a cute birdhouse die cut from Impression Obsession.
For the sentiment I had intended to use a die cut word 'hello'
but after cutting it realized I had cut 'hugs' instead...whoops..lol...
I think hugs works just as well!!


So make sure to head on over to 
The Sisterhood 
and see what my 'sistahs' have created!!

9 comments:

Debbie Mageed said...

Diane, your card is gorgeous! I love your diamond theme and would never have thought of it. Your pretty birds are the star of this card because of your wonderful details. And, yes, I love that your sentiment is "Hugs" - we need more of them in this world! Have a great week, Sis!

Shona Erlenborn said...

This is very sweet. Clever "diamond" find there - along with your background.

Darlene said...

What a beautiful & fun card you have created Di! I LOVE that embossed background ... it really helps bring focus to your beautiful focus die & birdies. I don't designer paper would have done any better! Great decision! Love that SW die (hmmm don't think I have that one)lol and your birds look fabulous (smart thinking to cut them apart ... more use of a die ... smart lady!). Your little birdhouse is an adorable addition! You rocked this theme and shared awesome inspiration! Well done!

Tammy said...

What a gorgeous card Diane! I love your new diamond die cut and how you've added the birds inside, beautiful design!
Hugs, Tammy

Verna Angerhofer said...

A beautiful card and reminds me of Spring.

Donna Ellis said...

Wow! Fantastic use of all the diamond shapes in your theme, Diane! I especially like that you used the argyle as a diamond shape - it looks fabulous with your design. That SW die is GORGEOUS! I can see why you love it. Made me chuckle for accidentally using hugs instead of hello - something I would definitely do myself - but it's perfect with your birds and the lovely pinkness! hugs, de

Dawn Phillips said...

This is so beautiful. I love the blue (and spot of green) against the pink. Love Dawn x

Leslie Miller said...

Love, LOVE this card, Diane! Ohhh, such sweetness! I agree, that SW die is so pretty. A nice size and it's all feminine and delicate in a girly, sweet way. I absolutely love the birds, too. Cottage Cutz you say? I shopped there last month -- sales, sheesh! I've also had that diamond EF since forever. Pretty sure it's the same one. Well, this was fun. Thanks!

Katy McGloin said...

I totally understand starting with one thought and ending with something completely different as the card is allowed to evolve, LOL!! This card is so pretty with STUNNING details. I do love the dies! Combined they make such a pretty picture. It's a wonderful card to lead your challenge! Well done, Sis!