Cottage Wall & Cottage Garden

I received a gorgeous gift from my friend Susie wrapped in the most beautiful handmade bag with card attached.   Susie is very talented and currently setting up her own  blog  (which I'll link to when she's ready), but in the meantime I wanted to share her creation with you here.

 

Cottage Wall DSP was a favourite of mine and Susie loved it so much she made all her birthday invites with it last year.   She's a master at hand cutting and takes tons of time to add details to all her designs.  This project is no exception.   

The stamp set is Baroque Motifs with Vintage Vogue on the bag.  

Don't you love the flowers on the card?   Susie stamped them on vellum, cut them out and layered them.  And the colours!  Oh I love Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry.   Tying the ribbons to the handle are a lovely touch and finish the bag perfectly.

Thanks Susie - I LOVE IT!

And of course, it has the sparkly bling that are typically Susie - style in the goregeous rhinestone brads.  The bottom of the card also has purple rhinestones - stunning!

My Gorgeous Banner

For the open day at the neighbourhood centre on the weekend, my friend Susie made this gorgeous banner.

Banner by Susie Coates

The picture really doesn't do it justice.  We got so many comments about it on the day.

How lucky am I?   She hand cut all the pieces, and all the little flowers and decorations are fussy-cut too.  The paper is Cottage Wall - one of my favourites, and all the trimmings are done in Rich Razzleberry including the polka dot ribbon (another favourite). 

So now wherever I go, I'll be able to put my custom-made banner on my stall. 

Thanks Susie!  You're so talented!!

Cheers
Karen