Lots of cards

I always think about how long lengthy the creative process can be and how a lot of times it keeps me from making many cards. This design I thought about and ran with it. 

Using the Mama Elephant box as a planter for some Spellbinders leaves. 

I was able to make 9 cards, but between cutting and gluing it still took me an entire morning to complete...I'm waiting for my next inspiration to make another group of cards :-/

Tattered Lace dies- The Abbey

Tattered Lace dies are pricey, but they are also gorgeous highly detailed dies. I've bought so many, but for some reason, I haven't made many cards with them. 

I was looking around on ideas on how to use this beautiful die and I was only able to find two pictures. 

So I decided to take some time to play with it.  I die cut it in white cardstock and began to fold it, and came up with this "3d" version of it for the front of a card. I use the Crossover by Tattered Lace, so for the backing I was able to adjust the rollers to a lighter pressure and just cut the outline. I really want to add a sentiment to it but I haven't been able to find one that looks good to me.