Cards?

Cards...how can some people put them together so easily? There are some very talented card makers out there...girls who I adore and think...why can't I do that! I find it challenging to work on cards so I don't do it often enough!

However...I decided that I was going to make a halfway decent card this month using my February kit from My Scrapbook Nook. How could I go wrong with Basic Grey paper, chipboard and journaling diecuts?

Here is what I came up with!



When I study my favorite cardmakers, I notice ribbon...usually thick ribbon that has a presence. So I used some! I placed the alphabet right on top to make it bold!



Another thing I notice from others is that they totally go with a theme and really do lots of embellishing in small spaces. I channeled that for this card.



Here I just decided to use the vine in a different way that originally intended! No border sticker when it can be a flower stem!

What do you do to make a fabulous card? I am looking for tips and advice!

I am making a promise to make at least two cards each month. I want to, I need to, I have to!