It's clear and simple, eat more cake

C&S is not usually my style, but I'm actually really fond of this version.  The die cut creates a bit of interest but has relatively no other embellishments.  Plus it's also almost completely flat, which is ideal for posting.  I've made a few cards in this style now, and really like it.

My Christmas versions of this style used the Frostyville snowflake border die, but today's birthday version features a Memory Box Nottingham Flower border die.  I am really liking this die at the moment, and snagged it in the sale at The Stamp Basket.  There are some dies that I buy and then wonder how I'm going to use them, but this is one that I predict will get a lot of use.

The only embellishments are some liquid pearls on the flowers of the die, and a thin pink satin ribbon, tied into a double bow, with my newly acquired bow maker, which is another tool I'm using a lot lately.

I debated whether to add a sentiment, or some pearls, but decided against both in the end.

I've been super efficient because this project is to support the 'favourite C&S style' challenge at As You Like It Challenge and also the 'In the Kitchen' challenge at Crafty Little Fairies.

And if you're doubting this is my favourite C&S style, then take a look here and here for some of the previous versions.  :0)

Card Recipe:

• Image - I Baked A Cake from LOTV
• Cardworks Card base
• Neenah Classic Crest White Stamping Card
• Momento Stamp Pad Ink
• Memory Box Nottingham Border Die
• Pink Satin Ribbon
• Liquid Pearls

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Monday Challenge
• Inky Chicks
• Graph'It Challenge
• Ideas to Inspire Challenge

Happy crafting
Annette
xx