Cracked Stems

This is for today's Try a New Technique Challenge at SCS, Cracked Glass. I love the way this technique looks. It worked well for me this time. Sometimes it doesn't work as well. I think it's because the cardstock I sometimes use is too thick, so it doesn't allow a "cracking" as much as a "bending" if that makes sense. I used Stem Silhouettes for this card and some Basic Grey patterned paper. I thought the velvet ribbon would go well with the Fall feel of the card.

Well, exactly 2 weeks from tomorrow, I will have a new little bundle in my arms! I can't believe it's this close. I have "to do" lists everywhere in my home. There are so many things I'd like to do or have finished before the baby comes. I don't know if I'll get to all of them, but if I do, it would make the weeks AFTER baby a lot more relaxed! :) So, I'm going to go try and cross a few things off my list! Thanks for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Stem Silhouettes (SU); Paper- gold, olive, chocolate (DCWV), patterned paper (Basic Grey), Pearlized Cream cardstock (Paper Accents); Ink- Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Ballet Blue (SU); Accessories- paper piercer, ticket corner punch, photo corner punch, olive velvet ribbon, clear embossing powder, brads (Making Memories).