Before I get into today’s card, I want to apologise for not posting for awhile. I had an unfortunate accident Saturday, and broke my ankle while I was out walking my dog. No, she didn’t pull me over, I twisted my ankle when I stood on something on the ground. (Possibly a nut from a tree.)

As you will soon see, I’ve been making a ton of cards while I recuperate. I’ll be in plaster for about six weeks, so I’m hoping for lots of writing (books), and lots of card making and colouring.

So… on with today’s card.

I made this card for this week’s Just Us Girls Color Challenge, which is red, black, and kraft. I had to admit, the color scheme had me stumped for awhile, but I finally was able to envision this card.

I started with kraft and added a black topper. To begin with it was just a rectangle, but I felt it needed some sort of border on the bottom. This die actually has three loops, but because I’d cut the piece smaller, it only fitted two loops.

I then hobbled into the room where my stores are kept, and rumaged through my ribbon box, where I found this lovely red ribbon and a piece of hessian, which I cut down to size.

Last but not least, I added these beautiful swans.

I decided this would be a great wedding card, so the inside reflects that.

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