Birthday Flourish

I am ready for the day to be over! Things have been a little too crazy for me!

We have officially started the countdown! In 5 days (oh my!) we will be here:

My husband and I are going on a trip with our dive group to spend the week scuba diving in Cozumel. I. cannot. wait. I hope to be able to continue to share some photos with you once we're there (we're taking an underwater camera with us) but I cannot be sure. But more about that later!

Today's card was made for a friend of mine who was celebrating her birthday. I used more new PTI for her card.

Things I love:

- Background Basics: Text Style. I stamped it here with Palette New Canvas ink. I liked the inconsistent, faded look.

- Build-a-flourish. I love that the Fancy Flourishes set comes with additional smaller flourishes that can be added to make larger flourishes. They fit together so well that you can't even tell!

- Monochromatic cards - they can be so dramatic and elegant.

Hope you enjoy! Have a great evening!

-Anya

Recipe:
Stamps: Fancy Flourishes, Background Basics: Text Style, Damask Designs - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: True Black, Smokey Shadow, Vintage Cream - Papertrey Ink
Ink: New Canvas - Palette; Basic Gray - Stampin' Up!
Accessories: Dove punch - Martha Stewart Crafts; Adhesive pearls