tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85184523372547671472024-03-28T02:06:45.522-07:00GG Creations"Love of animals is a universal impulse, a common ground on which all of us meet. By loving and understanding animals, perhaps we humans shall come to understand each other." Louis J. Camuti, D.V.M.Gretahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16725341449030070385noreply@blogger.comBlogger1850125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518452337254767147.post-81228989455716604772024-03-26T20:41:00.000-07:002024-03-27T08:20:03.776-07:00Easter and FriendshipHere's another Easter card made with my Alexandra Renke egg diecut. This time I painted it with Altenew soft green metallic watercolor. The AR grass diecuts are painted with the darker green in the set. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSNp5xDlU6pdixetpZV6sGhl4fAiiueGleWrkGBcjZg8_DnuSBe0VFlEJOmgKtXPFEBLJW3Ec7vZn8wYMvR92flk4S1yF3GYoI-0a3Zhyphenhyphenfzzduu0_-eWe1aC6kMqSmtyb3z_8siPoGrVbd6Ak4AZOZ_6tknsAIhIR5_O4id0RtkgNRxaRHqlnmYSZRMI/s1519/Alexandra%20Renke%20Egg,%20grasses,%20MB%20rabbit,%20HA%20stencil.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1518" data-original-width="1519" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSNp5xDlU6pdixetpZV6sGhl4fAiiueGleWrkGBcjZg8_DnuSBe0VFlEJOmgKtXPFEBLJW3Ec7vZn8wYMvR92flk4S1yF3GYoI-0a3Zhyphenhyphenfzzduu0_-eWe1aC6kMqSmtyb3z_8siPoGrVbd6Ak4AZOZ_6tknsAIhIR5_O4id0RtkgNRxaRHqlnmYSZRMI/w400-h400/Alexandra%20Renke%20Egg,%20grasses,%20MB%20rabbit,%20HA%20stencil.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div>I didn't want Poppystamps Serene Rabbit die cut from the Champagne glitter tag in my last post to go to waste. Nuvo Mother of Pearl Mousse was spread through just a bit of the old Hero Arts Zig Zag Pattern stencil. Love that the color ties in with the rabbit, but doesn't overpower my focal point. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoW-bU46PHA2-mrATrCwPsVrt-WxV_0kNbVG_eJmLv4myX3VXVd4wOEERdGvLd00mA4UV7Fd2zpfC6NPoTQ5LB6Vyaa0em5baOHnGpbWEMcUHwGzLFibrK1O-EbvuzLsR3XufDX-eb535HBMQnhclXpEpSPDR8LqMmh9bDOEMgThk-0-2enYnlhs31ovM/s1201/Alexandra%20Renke%20Egg,%20grasses,%20MB%20rabbit,%20HA%20stencil%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1201" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoW-bU46PHA2-mrATrCwPsVrt-WxV_0kNbVG_eJmLv4myX3VXVd4wOEERdGvLd00mA4UV7Fd2zpfC6NPoTQ5LB6Vyaa0em5baOHnGpbWEMcUHwGzLFibrK1O-EbvuzLsR3XufDX-eb535HBMQnhclXpEpSPDR8LqMmh9bDOEMgThk-0-2enYnlhs31ovM/s320/Alexandra%20Renke%20Egg,%20grasses,%20MB%20rabbit,%20HA%20stencil%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div>The W&W words were stamped in Versafine Clair Nocturne. I'm entering <a href="https://poppystamps.typepad.com/poppystamps/2024/03/psc114-mixed-media-mash-up.html" target="_blank">Poppystamps Mixed Media Challenge</a>.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxgnnRKPxUBo5QjcsPxY03wlPKm-GNcGkK8tFChg0Mxu02XIhc8Doq8lAB4KhNebEhIRpepRKSeAflScOj_EnaeC_NOPYA5Z0EOTUBMsjyP0hbpGHkWOYXcWTpA2cRxRY-ULh-X7_llzhcdGDbXoppX6-iT4gRsQrkYtFm3dlY5618fdQNW77hbfoZEhA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="312" data-original-width="320" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxgnnRKPxUBo5QjcsPxY03wlPKm-GNcGkK8tFChg0Mxu02XIhc8Doq8lAB4KhNebEhIRpepRKSeAflScOj_EnaeC_NOPYA5Z0EOTUBMsjyP0hbpGHkWOYXcWTpA2cRxRY-ULh-X7_llzhcdGDbXoppX6-iT4gRsQrkYtFm3dlY5618fdQNW77hbfoZEhA=w200-h195" width="200" /></a></div>Several years ago a sweet friend gave me Taylored Expressions My Redeemer Lives stamps, dies and embossing folder.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58w07Yqi6Ubr-R1ysjVZGybTMoxTQj2CG5VTCpTH8P-jqBq1JbnWHAfFpVs2SP2M0IKfnJjkMH8qQj7jbMMJH8MkrjfLWGr1z5jfHW37wzj58vXM2zIFBw-eJl_OcMWf-Wsm-8d7k8ByUv24Ei7col97CyhiOXix1_Sj6UejbMcKDf2dgCq9sgJGa12g/s1390/SSS%20Wednesday.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1390" data-original-width="1237" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58w07Yqi6Ubr-R1ysjVZGybTMoxTQj2CG5VTCpTH8P-jqBq1JbnWHAfFpVs2SP2M0IKfnJjkMH8qQj7jbMMJH8MkrjfLWGr1z5jfHW37wzj58vXM2zIFBw-eJl_OcMWf-Wsm-8d7k8ByUv24Ei7col97CyhiOXix1_Sj6UejbMcKDf2dgCq9sgJGa12g/w356-h400/SSS%20Wednesday.jpg" width="356" /></a></div>This time I dry embossed one of the cross diecuts with an old TH woodgrain folder. I swiped it with dark brown and black inks before gluing it to an old Spellbinders Reverse Wonky Rectangle ink-blended with Distress Oxides squeezed lemonade, fossilized amber and spiced marmalade. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxdOlJ03W-7J5jOTGQt0oVE216Poe1wIcKeSSphzVW1a1wMGJxE4UnHoKc8D3XTUWXvKXaQHg3cUnwYxhEyNJoT6K7YcEMu2BSkFcfjwDxqM-0rRwgEkVKYqTc37DbUFoGD3dXdvu0JDQVw9Y9aFmqNnwc0k-91zWOklCNT_fSbhD9zm5JnaI0gs7_2UA/s1173/SSS%20Wednesday.%20close%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1173" data-original-width="1173" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxdOlJ03W-7J5jOTGQt0oVE216Poe1wIcKeSSphzVW1a1wMGJxE4UnHoKc8D3XTUWXvKXaQHg3cUnwYxhEyNJoT6K7YcEMu2BSkFcfjwDxqM-0rRwgEkVKYqTc37DbUFoGD3dXdvu0JDQVw9Y9aFmqNnwc0k-91zWOklCNT_fSbhD9zm5JnaI0gs7_2UA/s320/SSS%20Wednesday.%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div>The kraft panel was splattered with black ink and the sentiment from the set was stamped in Versafine Clair Pinecone. Instead of cardstock layers, I just brushed the panel edges to make it stand out from the kraft card. I'm entering <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-easter-spring/" target="_blank">SSS Wednesday</a> and <a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/03/anything-goes-weeks-639-640.html" target="_blank">WAW</a>.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijnxbPWtddwAxW-chvwYyWNmW_-_kQCimCEf8DAZkb4TB2zklQ-4_Z4w4h2VLHcsXiXRy3kojkjBuux3ah6iKVYndBH7uc0ljRCe3CB4gvWtzYDFfd4XGpaJNdixuZdHB2ibqWvlhvy3AyNNewP9QpwDx4YHn0_92DVdjL7ESKBw68v_cZwBEJsvmo7qA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijnxbPWtddwAxW-chvwYyWNmW_-_kQCimCEf8DAZkb4TB2zklQ-4_Z4w4h2VLHcsXiXRy3kojkjBuux3ah6iKVYndBH7uc0ljRCe3CB4gvWtzYDFfd4XGpaJNdixuZdHB2ibqWvlhvy3AyNNewP9QpwDx4YHn0_92DVdjL7ESKBw68v_cZwBEJsvmo7qA=w200-h200" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhba6rGb0CJUR7hNHq7u1Srrv3YtnhzeCcrM0iGbUPe9EwhvOgNaFC8XFmTPS5TFQ8_vstJhrEaFCpqV-vXCkSJBFWHZyIDGJU2vVvd9YTNBMDSA3Cm5scv3wgODkiX-8V_X5fC46lWrqN5AYl0UyL2uZ_6jN9nwoQe8wMwM6tQi2AB0nlGT-EXiDibt0U" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="180" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhba6rGb0CJUR7hNHq7u1Srrv3YtnhzeCcrM0iGbUPe9EwhvOgNaFC8XFmTPS5TFQ8_vstJhrEaFCpqV-vXCkSJBFWHZyIDGJU2vVvd9YTNBMDSA3Cm5scv3wgODkiX-8V_X5fC46lWrqN5AYl0UyL2uZ_6jN9nwoQe8wMwM6tQi2AB0nlGT-EXiDibt0U=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijnxbPWtddwAxW-chvwYyWNmW_-_kQCimCEf8DAZkb4TB2zklQ-4_Z4w4h2VLHcsXiXRy3kojkjBuux3ah6iKVYndBH7uc0ljRCe3CB4gvWtzYDFfd4XGpaJNdixuZdHB2ibqWvlhvy3AyNNewP9QpwDx4YHn0_92DVdjL7ESKBw68v_cZwBEJsvmo7qA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>My final card is for the <a href="https://blog.altenew.com/altenew-march-2024-inspiration-challenge/" target="_blank">Altenew March Inspiration Challenge</a>. I was going to use a layered floral die set, but the Bursting Dahlia stencil called to me! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2cCX__6nyNhGDApng4yQOWcr0e1XqgO3FOJjj22MSOmFPbHVV94oHHbrUWFZCo1w1fuTGfHHZlrN2hHSDjn4yCR_jwKmJn01YkR0uYrzipd8DFhX5RQN_VnW2kugYd1TxVpEA1xl2Ml8zta-geVanRLZ9o80FU0WPzcZwP6Tavx50s428nCMg-Aq8KUI/s1224/Altenew%20March%20Challenge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1223" data-original-width="1224" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2cCX__6nyNhGDApng4yQOWcr0e1XqgO3FOJjj22MSOmFPbHVV94oHHbrUWFZCo1w1fuTGfHHZlrN2hHSDjn4yCR_jwKmJn01YkR0uYrzipd8DFhX5RQN_VnW2kugYd1TxVpEA1xl2Ml8zta-geVanRLZ9o80FU0WPzcZwP6Tavx50s428nCMg-Aq8KUI/w400-h400/Altenew%20March%20Challenge.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div>Two of my newest inks, Purple Wine and Rose Quartz, are a close match to the colors of the flowers. For the leaves I used Forest Glades and Limeade. The embossing powder for the center is yellow with white particles. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoN_ucA_wn0sRbSQaHr-HfxlwwrD9KW27Ls49NT3JEv4804u3eAyrFfJ-Ystp6UYJHnZyaGZK898UmCHmCJB3Vpzl_0_zyLN48VqQXimQZ45u0ibt2HMe2WTSwF_xIOKPWEMOF_u4jImA0qUv6F6lpLThjVSQZlZBVC4_cKMtn10T2HRSoQ8Y6rBIsWJA/s1960/Altenew%20March%20Challenge%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1764" data-original-width="1960" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoN_ucA_wn0sRbSQaHr-HfxlwwrD9KW27Ls49NT3JEv4804u3eAyrFfJ-Ystp6UYJHnZyaGZK898UmCHmCJB3Vpzl_0_zyLN48VqQXimQZ45u0ibt2HMe2WTSwF_xIOKPWEMOF_u4jImA0qUv6F6lpLThjVSQZlZBVC4_cKMtn10T2HRSoQ8Y6rBIsWJA/s320/Altenew%20March%20Challenge%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I did a light splattering of Jet Black ink spray, added some gems and attached the die cut sentiment from Floral Acanthus. I do gravitate toward simple cards with beautiful elements. It's good we all like different styles! I'm also entering <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=34771" target="_blank">SSS Monday</a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img alt="" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="1200" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0T7JNmODG7YGXCMF8uLD2a1W9fANoNhVbwoC9pci2efkiZKN5oKElVI1fnBaHvWkXc-YxLSxU5o3jMPVH7k-pMAmSSLK5u1IIlW1COxlFGSf9SZEhMbFKbMRmns6HDxJzTufzvOxVAmX0XRiRltRgqwCNqaOqLPhFLBUk6cBt5IPW9pdXTCi62iS0wFo" width="320" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKCfAtDbY0IJXePhIfeomMmxsbbtW9uZcTNKdo7L2R8APImbE_UERtgiHygTSaZeoyPGrhUOaIDg9KXcKTYBrE8kPFdrxGqSYsoHN1uKtebQuGPOcQIazQOfrwmhi8H7Ccly_pR4Ybbrd49tVPaSss-K3Eccev3N3PxVxVjWReUPYn6UzSMNi9J0x8cfI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="1250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKCfAtDbY0IJXePhIfeomMmxsbbtW9uZcTNKdo7L2R8APImbE_UERtgiHygTSaZeoyPGrhUOaIDg9KXcKTYBrE8kPFdrxGqSYsoHN1uKtebQuGPOcQIazQOfrwmhi8H7Ccly_pR4Ybbrd49tVPaSss-K3Eccev3N3PxVxVjWReUPYn6UzSMNi9J0x8cfI=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0T7JNmODG7YGXCMF8uLD2a1W9fANoNhVbwoC9pci2efkiZKN5oKElVI1fnBaHvWkXc-YxLSxU5o3jMPVH7k-pMAmSSLK5u1IIlW1COxlFGSf9SZEhMbFKbMRmns6HDxJzTufzvOxVAmX0XRiRltRgqwCNqaOqLPhFLBUk6cBt5IPW9pdXTCi62iS0wFo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>Thanks so much for taking time to stop by. 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I've moved one set of my Lindy's Magicals to their shaker bottles and wanted to try them out. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQSoF8FnwuBKbVeis6rPnzQfTRDze9HKh46cIF2ZAfOuki-hH8hdtGvcD2CK4Pjyd-s88uCUAjphsVzCkyiYFv2Hv0dkJb2EBvQJ_Gfi79OLZREVRyk13A56hwbicJbZjMTuhNOk5ZYN6UGbzPFyttVBo1cPwxubmi6ygD8Bg9w0LN024wmo-tfOK72g/s1322/Poppystamps%20March,%20SSS%20Mon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1322" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQSoF8FnwuBKbVeis6rPnzQfTRDze9HKh46cIF2ZAfOuki-hH8hdtGvcD2CK4Pjyd-s88uCUAjphsVzCkyiYFv2Hv0dkJb2EBvQJ_Gfi79OLZREVRyk13A56hwbicJbZjMTuhNOk5ZYN6UGbzPFyttVBo1cPwxubmi6ygD8Bg9w0LN024wmo-tfOK72g/w349-h400/Poppystamps%20March,%20SSS%20Mon.jpg" width="349" /></a></div>I die cut a Poppystamps Tunnel Tag from watercolor paper and used Ponderosa Pines Olive and Tibetan Poppy Teal. Wish I hadn't blended them together so much, but it did make a beautifully shimmery tag. A smaller tag in the set was die cut from SSS Champagne glitter cardstock and Poppystamps Serene Rabbit was die cut from the tag.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpx9UGeiOTWmNG6pY3YMSCfX-EMCeRnEI_RNJWU4ZJ9YT0mGKYxOamH5vRHSjeXTuwbinWjSea9OUla_IF-gHABCdNCN65B2-UozHF33hjgEkf0m_zDuEEIO-S4zQj6rg0TLpayRNvRWhzLknpVvpfmCLvwZJaUcWlCw_pzLhze0kSufW2q45PfjZLnEc/s1409/Poppystamps%20March,%20SSS%20Mon%20close%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1409" data-original-width="1408" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpx9UGeiOTWmNG6pY3YMSCfX-EMCeRnEI_RNJWU4ZJ9YT0mGKYxOamH5vRHSjeXTuwbinWjSea9OUla_IF-gHABCdNCN65B2-UozHF33hjgEkf0m_zDuEEIO-S4zQj6rg0TLpayRNvRWhzLknpVvpfmCLvwZJaUcWlCw_pzLhze0kSufW2q45PfjZLnEc/s320/Poppystamps%20March,%20SSS%20Mon%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Before attaching the little tag with foam tape, I stamped the Winnie and Walter words in Versafine Clair Nocturne. I found a piece of green cardstock that went well with my Magicals mixture of colors and used SSS 3D embossing folder called Leaf Tumble. I added a touch of gold ink to the small leaves and a "junk bow" a la Melissa Phillips to the tags. You can see the sparkle and shimmer in a short video in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4cLQHorUg1/?img_index=1" target="_blank">my IG post</a>. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhw56gNnZnReYTDhLsyN1myy8Mmx83vXH6jP_614-ofXmcBsJ79bTji0uhnpcxrUMhYDlTt6HNwLkgHUYljcB7jSOik5abhebmAt0g2ttI32Ntj4KJVlJQNqnOAgFIYrrs__HrEYp1QORzeIY_p4tSMugGOlDwoKyWd_nVVpQjtsY26N_R8pcB2Iv-L8SU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="312" data-original-width="320" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhw56gNnZnReYTDhLsyN1myy8Mmx83vXH6jP_614-ofXmcBsJ79bTji0uhnpcxrUMhYDlTt6HNwLkgHUYljcB7jSOik5abhebmAt0g2ttI32Ntj4KJVlJQNqnOAgFIYrrs__HrEYp1QORzeIY_p4tSMugGOlDwoKyWd_nVVpQjtsY26N_R8pcB2Iv-L8SU=w200-h195" width="200" /></a></div>The Pinkfresh Studio March challenge theme is <a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/blogs/card-making-challenges/march-2024-challenge" target="_blank">Frame it Up</a>. I missed last month's challenge and since I have PFS Fancy Oval Frame, couldn't let that happen again! PFS Sweet Friend Floral is one of my favorites and the images are a great size to use with the frame. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1k9tOF-iBWPr8wW9f7plTx0BBtvq8XWd85H-5TWde4LOHWMX6tco-w6Wh0QEJqsS8i4IcFlFtWNxIQYqw74HqQanpZznO-uvNsfoOguK4Xu-D8K64EhA4HL6lm5tKDOl9-Mdly2s-NnzuBTUmQfbQgXlAXY11o3olWUXjmRDq9duGE66HIwcxKCF5bc/s1401/PFS%20March.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1401" data-original-width="1335" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1k9tOF-iBWPr8wW9f7plTx0BBtvq8XWd85H-5TWde4LOHWMX6tco-w6Wh0QEJqsS8i4IcFlFtWNxIQYqw74HqQanpZznO-uvNsfoOguK4Xu-D8K64EhA4HL6lm5tKDOl9-Mdly2s-NnzuBTUmQfbQgXlAXY11o3olWUXjmRDq9duGE66HIwcxKCF5bc/w381-h400/PFS%20March.jpg" width="381" /></a></div></div><div>Matching stencils are a lifesaver for me, as coloring is at the bottom of my list of skills! The CN9 inks are Sweet Pea, Dragonfruit, Parsley, Evergreen, Buttercup and Sunflower. I added yellow Stickles over the yellow inks before arranging the flower stems on the side of the gold metallic frame. Love the contrast of the pinks with the black background, but it was too stark to suit me until I added gold watercolor splatters. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOBrTwIDu-8sfBM90Mlhm6iKQawhog_RpxChMjj4kwewFE73DjlGC33i2b6qbp7Ks7zqUCVGnVaPPXdlqEeTvbQlOg5QIZloNTIC_USLmryzNgfD3egc6-VLQl4PAMHaF_a5EIwngdTiDq81sgu2lUCbuVOtkS90CwWM9N1x-TsAatLMl8bqIlrTQHA8/s1554/PFS%20March%20close%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1553" data-original-width="1554" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOBrTwIDu-8sfBM90Mlhm6iKQawhog_RpxChMjj4kwewFE73DjlGC33i2b6qbp7Ks7zqUCVGnVaPPXdlqEeTvbQlOg5QIZloNTIC_USLmryzNgfD3egc6-VLQl4PAMHaF_a5EIwngdTiDq81sgu2lUCbuVOtkS90CwWM9N1x-TsAatLMl8bqIlrTQHA8/s320/PFS%20March%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div>I love the font and the sentiments in PFS Perfect Sentiments. It's a one piece stamp with a one piece die. I tried many times to get the die lined up. A couple sentiments would be good and the rest were not centered close enough to use. Plus, I've wished I could stamp directly onto cards. So...I decided to cut the sentiment stamps apart and I'm so glad I did! Now I can cut a small piece of paper to cover the part of the die I need or cut them all to have extras for layering. I do the usual method of lining up the stamped sentiment using the negative, pop in the diecut and stamp. That's how I did the celebrate for this card. I'm feeling so smart--haha! Always so rewarding to be happy with a creation and I do love this card. I'm also entering <a href="https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/03/seize-birthday-279-coordinating-tag-and.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday</a> without the topping, <a href="https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-476.html" target="_blank">Snippets Playground</a> with white/gold/black snippets, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-a-bit-o-green-2/" target="_blank">SSS Wednesday</a> and <a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/03/anything-goes-weeks-639-640.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday</a>.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSPlrpW8Trq8-MFUy53s7di3rKBCgh4C8MUNalDeJwqUObO0agy_ksqfukt_g1baq5gXEhV3DkwJXajkyWMiXTXmvXIVQoeyi2_75QHX0Ajb5VZurcSINEUcobH4m1EcZuhdHIY61fkAQ-M9V3P37PYw5LMBkyW1fjnaxnSRFuk2Z77d8eoAsC9tRven0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSPlrpW8Trq8-MFUy53s7di3rKBCgh4C8MUNalDeJwqUObO0agy_ksqfukt_g1baq5gXEhV3DkwJXajkyWMiXTXmvXIVQoeyi2_75QHX0Ajb5VZurcSINEUcobH4m1EcZuhdHIY61fkAQ-M9V3P37PYw5LMBkyW1fjnaxnSRFuk2Z77d8eoAsC9tRven0=w200-h200" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjve_dHpLBEmrUUcbHqg1_ZHmG-lctEoJHLXuzdFCWZyQKhIk2vH2cqje_1B6VWhdyO7kuCCDmW9K88HDcShz-gR5OB3kxHG57lGRi5B3vIfFPPYRlnjLpGz9n7dAxSDEVX6xtlk8Ftp2Ylowh4oqgFmRFGSh2fZ0mK9fueZNf4anhIhqoqRMj_VKiFFi8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjve_dHpLBEmrUUcbHqg1_ZHmG-lctEoJHLXuzdFCWZyQKhIk2vH2cqje_1B6VWhdyO7kuCCDmW9K88HDcShz-gR5OB3kxHG57lGRi5B3vIfFPPYRlnjLpGz9n7dAxSDEVX6xtlk8Ftp2Ylowh4oqgFmRFGSh2fZ0mK9fueZNf4anhIhqoqRMj_VKiFFi8=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSPlrpW8Trq8-MFUy53s7di3rKBCgh4C8MUNalDeJwqUObO0agy_ksqfukt_g1baq5gXEhV3DkwJXajkyWMiXTXmvXIVQoeyi2_75QHX0Ajb5VZurcSINEUcobH4m1EcZuhdHIY61fkAQ-M9V3P37PYw5LMBkyW1fjnaxnSRFuk2Z77d8eoAsC9tRven0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSPlrpW8Trq8-MFUy53s7di3rKBCgh4C8MUNalDeJwqUObO0agy_ksqfukt_g1baq5gXEhV3DkwJXajkyWMiXTXmvXIVQoeyi2_75QHX0Ajb5VZurcSINEUcobH4m1EcZuhdHIY61fkAQ-M9V3P37PYw5LMBkyW1fjnaxnSRFuk2Z77d8eoAsC9tRven0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><img data-original-height="202" data-original-width="252" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj77NzXjrPXfhcgeYEct4TuYHWJLd9yGvl-7cje_fb5ZnWi8-Rdl7icjbW7gkAbI-hK4PSxDP8RSQRIIDx9oq7HVAY8o0jw3dVY-rn41zfNMJIR_ZWH9dCVXk3TK2HxYSY66b7wuJviGPY0MlRO8eZv6VhlpmVaFxABTo0bDqgosWgWXh23RQT9B5xjyiw=w200-h161" width="200" /><img data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2ODGyIEbmkFzHsEosShxwqul4aoB3kIpUv8c4b7Xr9ziV1tSefGKG3s5PPL58NBpOlNJ02Yv0go65HDwmKflP7ejcwiVJYIoTAuvZOPkTOlQLcEWBpN7n0Wmb_2reV4YGdk_Oo7t_dgcHB5qq3rVKmzN1bo2dxFrt_FVxzEWGquHUvBFJs5Vf-mXqk4M=w200-h200" width="200" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhS_v1wM26NiCJM25Hwuhgqh8TL4FBCDnHOrznBQWBt9nSM4s7DELZDbLa_529YUX5E6noFpPLT7pODySjfPYK9tuWpXAbY6vNXnuh9lQjp3TjxIbAB7rpkJpSVXWo097YEbbcd0ZlaTGzSMwV1EahmWR96BZSstDiUyazONwDT-RNsdilwIY6-MiFU-yo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="180" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhS_v1wM26NiCJM25Hwuhgqh8TL4FBCDnHOrznBQWBt9nSM4s7DELZDbLa_529YUX5E6noFpPLT7pODySjfPYK9tuWpXAbY6vNXnuh9lQjp3TjxIbAB7rpkJpSVXWo097YEbbcd0ZlaTGzSMwV1EahmWR96BZSstDiUyazONwDT-RNsdilwIY6-MiFU-yo=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjve_dHpLBEmrUUcbHqg1_ZHmG-lctEoJHLXuzdFCWZyQKhIk2vH2cqje_1B6VWhdyO7kuCCDmW9K88HDcShz-gR5OB3kxHG57lGRi5B3vIfFPPYRlnjLpGz9n7dAxSDEVX6xtlk8Ftp2Ylowh4oqgFmRFGSh2fZ0mK9fueZNf4anhIhqoqRMj_VKiFFi8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj77NzXjrPXfhcgeYEct4TuYHWJLd9yGvl-7cje_fb5ZnWi8-Rdl7icjbW7gkAbI-hK4PSxDP8RSQRIIDx9oq7HVAY8o0jw3dVY-rn41zfNMJIR_ZWH9dCVXk3TK2HxYSY66b7wuJviGPY0MlRO8eZv6VhlpmVaFxABTo0bDqgosWgWXh23RQT9B5xjyiw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div></div></div>Thanks so much for taking time to stop by. 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Both challenge themes were chosen by blogging friends and I like to support them when I can. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhATsGYALnZxprGXi9pNF-IJ4n_P8CkNPOWuSm9FKzGHe_uZxK1Hlp6jpk1OCuBmmWWl0xcaF1bLI0VJDi8XQdplK82OvohLCMf5Ec7UdH43B9-su0hVaVgySyNGn7wRtb8iczcp4uoiES56WJXzFegkbwoVfRwcZwksmAYgnuCeaZ_B_nQF1n3RzbElsc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="250" data-original-width="320" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhATsGYALnZxprGXi9pNF-IJ4n_P8CkNPOWuSm9FKzGHe_uZxK1Hlp6jpk1OCuBmmWWl0xcaF1bLI0VJDi8XQdplK82OvohLCMf5Ec7UdH43B9-su0hVaVgySyNGn7wRtb8iczcp4uoiES56WJXzFegkbwoVfRwcZwksmAYgnuCeaZ_B_nQF1n3RzbElsc=w200-h156" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEBd39haBa8twiGIu52tMEIHZx-Julc-gt73M5mDJDsjmF08CQt0DU9NW_kTE1PQ0ISff3lnfb0zF6BV0kE49j3ScVaGROeWnL_7BZ-iiAEkc68QRU-pM9QoFNcY6rFQ4jzI7us8bHFqsD-MhLRTXh7wRyKK0QRcir1cz2PlbYDp4aKGqMnkK_AJDSfcM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="400" data-original-width="326" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEBd39haBa8twiGIu52tMEIHZx-Julc-gt73M5mDJDsjmF08CQt0DU9NW_kTE1PQ0ISff3lnfb0zF6BV0kE49j3ScVaGROeWnL_7BZ-iiAEkc68QRU-pM9QoFNcY6rFQ4jzI7us8bHFqsD-MhLRTXh7wRyKK0QRcir1cz2PlbYDp4aKGqMnkK_AJDSfcM=w163-h200" width="163" /></a></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhATsGYALnZxprGXi9pNF-IJ4n_P8CkNPOWuSm9FKzGHe_uZxK1Hlp6jpk1OCuBmmWWl0xcaF1bLI0VJDi8XQdplK82OvohLCMf5Ec7UdH43B9-su0hVaVgySyNGn7wRtb8iczcp4uoiES56WJXzFegkbwoVfRwcZwksmAYgnuCeaZ_B_nQF1n3RzbElsc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>I compared a marker labeled turquoise with Distress Oxide peacock feathers. Looked close to me, so that's what I used for turquoise. It was easy to choose lucky clover and twisted citron oxides for the greens. SSS Morning Blossom was die cut from white scraps and I used blending brushes to get the colors as I wanted them. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6WBXM4i1AxQ5FSU9DcE-fJNcyYIC8dm2737LlChx44Uw6ZwJ3dygJ1wL3k4seqEBOdRcGHI5TFhGB64zrDhGKRB40RJr1s-noG2-mMzYqCnAX6b8EwZDhohkPKcPq1OplOdV8ObTZyw53NRv7zyZjS8oIahLtl8KauzRnrm1Yn-z2jk7HKg-XXJIpZOQ/s1327/Color%20Hues,%20Jugs,%20SSS%20Mon,%20SSS%20Wed,%20SSS%20Flickr%20minus%2035%20bright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1327" data-original-width="1231" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6WBXM4i1AxQ5FSU9DcE-fJNcyYIC8dm2737LlChx44Uw6ZwJ3dygJ1wL3k4seqEBOdRcGHI5TFhGB64zrDhGKRB40RJr1s-noG2-mMzYqCnAX6b8EwZDhohkPKcPq1OplOdV8ObTZyw53NRv7zyZjS8oIahLtl8KauzRnrm1Yn-z2jk7HKg-XXJIpZOQ/w371-h400/Color%20Hues,%20Jugs,%20SSS%20Mon,%20SSS%20Wed,%20SSS%20Flickr%20minus%2035%20bright.jpg" width="371" /></a></div>I have a huge collection of Stickles and found that one of them was Turquoise, so had to use it! The background is SSS Refracted 3D embossing folder on a panel of GKD Whisper cardstock which is a light gray. Unfortunately it's not as obvious in the picture as it is in real life. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgidCloYnZYkuIZqfTREeODxy1_gQRV72Ls-Uj-yfMsExWaxX0RbyXiqdE9VVzkv81VYQ84h8p8FD-TCU2RUmXbEYM9U7wKHGtDRac3l-2QlzYGLLjuPo3oWMuK1ZkZLU0XxdT22-BlAy3nx-KRJmhnE-gJF75U65lNhi6qXU98pF51nd8W0Ere8P0FOaM/s1227/Color%20Hues,%20Jugs,%20SSS%20Mon,%20SSS%20Wed,%20SSS%20Flickr%20close%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1227" data-original-width="1227" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgidCloYnZYkuIZqfTREeODxy1_gQRV72Ls-Uj-yfMsExWaxX0RbyXiqdE9VVzkv81VYQ84h8p8FD-TCU2RUmXbEYM9U7wKHGtDRac3l-2QlzYGLLjuPo3oWMuK1ZkZLU0XxdT22-BlAy3nx-KRJmhnE-gJF75U65lNhi6qXU98pF51nd8W0Ere8P0FOaM/s320/Color%20Hues,%20Jugs,%20SSS%20Mon,%20SSS%20Wed,%20SSS%20Flickr%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div>I had some Easter sentiments already stamped from last year, so die cut one with a PTI flag die. I never need to buy more sequins.😊 Turned out to be a good thing to have a great variety of colors as I found turquoise and greens that were a pretty good match. I'm also entering <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=34765" target="_blank">SSS Monday</a>. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrjGwY9F-DryVYBoaIVeQeVwBXOQqWH10rlUMqLJmxnmKGRdxapSZYkLi6SO2tlMryi7cViUpcq9Iz-YNvLKISg9Zurg4H2nyAXyIPtQT5sMiV0YkPs6AGJgS0qq04jCf9JqU9boAx0TNLro-e4DcQqRDGaxIWgLnpEhZ5DcewmR_Yd4ri6cBtqh-rdlM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="1250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrjGwY9F-DryVYBoaIVeQeVwBXOQqWH10rlUMqLJmxnmKGRdxapSZYkLi6SO2tlMryi7cViUpcq9Iz-YNvLKISg9Zurg4H2nyAXyIPtQT5sMiV0YkPs6AGJgS0qq04jCf9JqU9boAx0TNLro-e4DcQqRDGaxIWgLnpEhZ5DcewmR_Yd4ri6cBtqh-rdlM=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div>Thanks so much for taking time to stop by. If your blog address is in your profile or comment, I will visit you.</div><div>
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</div>Gretahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16725341449030070385noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518452337254767147.post-32303412881233601132024-03-10T13:35:00.000-07:002024-03-10T13:35:20.699-07:00Stencils and Dry Embossing plus Fritz!Finally had to take time out to begin AGAIN purging craft goodies and making the guest room useable! Not done, but made enough progress to see a lot of improvement. Taking a break and rewarding myself with cardmaking and sharing 3 cards.😊<div>First is the card I sent last month for <a href="https://cardchainchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/card-chain-challenge-sign-up-february.html" target="_blank">CCC</a>. Often I just make a friendship card or send one from my stash. But for February I used the color combo and the stencil technique. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSWwMtXgd2yKZNXxdeq2QjenGYOslHdGoevLOSus4dau0MDkvqLimFvf3whzU_8VbR-h4FMCKrLc7VZsIsc88JNv_1s5BPUQyhkgAXyu8mjqC8yQkedNYkJAeSUrvBQqxFEjkvqhldhfHZ5cFidgUZFHa9eKUkshy7JRw-JeIM8eaCgHXzoon4hhD768U/s1380/CCC%20February.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1380" data-original-width="1302" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSWwMtXgd2yKZNXxdeq2QjenGYOslHdGoevLOSus4dau0MDkvqLimFvf3whzU_8VbR-h4FMCKrLc7VZsIsc88JNv_1s5BPUQyhkgAXyu8mjqC8yQkedNYkJAeSUrvBQqxFEjkvqhldhfHZ5cFidgUZFHa9eKUkshy7JRw-JeIM8eaCgHXzoon4hhD768U/w378-h400/CCC%20February.jpg" width="378" /></a></div></div><div>I still love my old Brilliance ink pads and I have many, including Pearlescent Sky Blue, Yellow and Lime, so that's what I used with SSS Layered Flowers stencils. I also used silver for the dots. Stamplorations circle cover plate is fun to use over stamped or stenciled images.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5hwfvForefuHBqCs4IGA-md5vX_Zw2U4Kwhv-7AdNE9J11k4cd40XljzHr3j8FeLrbjzzZJ7fwMXFBhAAT17Ulg5lBZ18wA0eymoBGsLHpyxIUXAUHLE4Q_O7JMTsswG-_BCIRvL93nXO9p4JRnfetJymIXQCxMYpFdLCOt8-1-ttJJK2A1HpHPSyk0Y/s1641/CCC%20February%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1641" data-original-width="1641" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5hwfvForefuHBqCs4IGA-md5vX_Zw2U4Kwhv-7AdNE9J11k4cd40XljzHr3j8FeLrbjzzZJ7fwMXFBhAAT17Ulg5lBZ18wA0eymoBGsLHpyxIUXAUHLE4Q_O7JMTsswG-_BCIRvL93nXO9p4JRnfetJymIXQCxMYpFdLCOt8-1-ttJJK2A1HpHPSyk0Y/s320/CCC%20February%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Memory Box Hello Friend Posh Script shadow die was cut from vellum and the words from MB glossy black cardstock. The scalloped die is Elizabeth Craft Designs. Luckily, I found just the right sequins in my stash.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrPFZbekngZcq6fH1jOFSlE1NvBT0tFsWq2voX82OZWHpJkHZ1nNMiJe4ZNM4-JErv8rubMNaK9mkytsn0cSsXE1GzDY6NqW2gfxCB_o8JuTnQqerDxMYfecC9w5b-1sYw3X15gEEZNhl49a2QrDxd9U30kp2XIfqWA0I_osEoBqZ9X8KwAj3Wfs01HIc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="193" data-original-width="400" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrPFZbekngZcq6fH1jOFSlE1NvBT0tFsWq2voX82OZWHpJkHZ1nNMiJe4ZNM4-JErv8rubMNaK9mkytsn0cSsXE1GzDY6NqW2gfxCB_o8JuTnQqerDxMYfecC9w5b-1sYw3X15gEEZNhl49a2QrDxd9U30kp2XIfqWA0I_osEoBqZ9X8KwAj3Wfs01HIc=w200-h96" width="200" /></a></div>Dry embossed stationary was my favorite before I discovered cardmaking. So it's no surprise I can't get enough of 3D embossing folders. For this card I used Memory Box Blooming which is a favorite I've used many times. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSy6sgvSOKC1Zb_7XS8xWfAEsVwFIQnujXofLkHSB2LFYUlVTQbcz9RQhIvdv67KFfV7IE_aSaxWa3tTb6V7CM_uhgwX2v14T07h0woe0j2tvGXfBe_FYNCYTxgs1lq4WcLZmR8UajYY0kEpQkruRuNEx0iSxj5mWtA-EMOfsd90YqlDpUnxUPQUvuv0w/s1432/MB,%20TTTC%20Feb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1432" data-original-width="1290" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSy6sgvSOKC1Zb_7XS8xWfAEsVwFIQnujXofLkHSB2LFYUlVTQbcz9RQhIvdv67KFfV7IE_aSaxWa3tTb6V7CM_uhgwX2v14T07h0woe0j2tvGXfBe_FYNCYTxgs1lq4WcLZmR8UajYY0kEpQkruRuNEx0iSxj5mWtA-EMOfsd90YqlDpUnxUPQUvuv0w/w360-h400/MB,%20TTTC%20Feb.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>I inked one side with white pigment ink before running it through my die cutting machine. It didn't show enough on the PTI Lovely Lady panel, although you can see some on the blooms. I repeated with Altenew Puffy Heart which gave beautiful contrast. I also added a bit more with the ink cube on the highest edges.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeGPF4Aa84wduUv7mA55B6Vb6tNtj9f_Sq_ddKCmbN-Qt9It0xSpP-BDpnmfc65IxawWyPHeu1csE1SznX9Moj3sLqN2Dwyc4Zln-gPzDLGdvPN6IprqDT-aGYFxjRQtiVTrchHAsBqvrV0PGWzYeCHngXmABNyUD-LpH61X0XHr2m8nqd_lUEmSFF_1E/s1525/MB,%20TTTC%20Feb%20close%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1525" data-original-width="1525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeGPF4Aa84wduUv7mA55B6Vb6tNtj9f_Sq_ddKCmbN-Qt9It0xSpP-BDpnmfc65IxawWyPHeu1csE1SznX9Moj3sLqN2Dwyc4Zln-gPzDLGdvPN6IprqDT-aGYFxjRQtiVTrchHAsBqvrV0PGWzYeCHngXmABNyUD-LpH61X0XHr2m8nqd_lUEmSFF_1E/s320/MB,%20TTTC%20Feb%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>MB Moonlight and Kaleidoscope Butterflies were die cut from vellum. The body/antennae piece was inked with Puffy Heart. Impression Obsession Easter Joy was stacked and covered in Shimmer Pico Embellisher. I'm entering <a href="https://davebrethauer.typepad.com/outsidethebox/2024/03/memory-box-challenge-105-spring.html" target="_blank">Memory Box Challenge</a> and <a href="https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttcxxx-featured-designer-2/" target="_blank">TTTC242</a> using Floral/Embossing/Favorite Color of pink.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img data-original-height="629" data-original-width="640" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRu05DhOrOq9rMb92xvA_3EiBa_PktLSsUPa84rKPtG5TkH5W93T9Jnl31-30MzLobjyq5xEv1gXZmmckrsJvsHuqvulLbYIL3D3_QKWwLQVu0BQttGGK-yp_72imcBnyzYUwgNz165PX7JhKm_T81N3fHaQ5tZWKcVSNtPgTx0JzoDMQM_AtTl8J6rEk=w200-h197" width="200" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipWngwxmuO3wgCPw1VLwKL5p6jJ-b38MXKedDFUweoQpveJtZGhjA5i7L0Sw92z6AsbCg5_SiClOKtJUl8rg18wjeWDFrpGi5pGdE3eQpI7tcdhJWG4mLZl70YEIDwGkL4Fje-5FBVu6Sh34ZW8L9VdsLE3PIzKvvoG_-6Y7HWqzVQ3N8BL5e6VKxlG9I" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="582" data-original-width="450" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipWngwxmuO3wgCPw1VLwKL5p6jJ-b38MXKedDFUweoQpveJtZGhjA5i7L0Sw92z6AsbCg5_SiClOKtJUl8rg18wjeWDFrpGi5pGdE3eQpI7tcdhJWG4mLZl70YEIDwGkL4Fje-5FBVu6Sh34ZW8L9VdsLE3PIzKvvoG_-6Y7HWqzVQ3N8BL5e6VKxlG9I=w155-h200" width="155" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRu05DhOrOq9rMb92xvA_3EiBa_PktLSsUPa84rKPtG5TkH5W93T9Jnl31-30MzLobjyq5xEv1gXZmmckrsJvsHuqvulLbYIL3D3_QKWwLQVu0BQttGGK-yp_72imcBnyzYUwgNz165PX7JhKm_T81N3fHaQ5tZWKcVSNtPgTx0JzoDMQM_AtTl8J6rEk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div>My next card used my newest Altenew 3D folder called Flower Bed. I inked it with Brilliance Pearlescent Purple and added a bit more to the raised edges. Love the sweet SSS Stitching Butterflies which I brushed with the same ink, darker in the centers.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlGY83yivzrupYGtaqM9Z5GsuSB10kR_lgLkOhe80Km-fz-Z3Uq-KsP0RsAoDakhvH_6dWYTTcbSeJQFNyptUWwqQf979-jfwI7N9MALQGTio7gPTwhNlZRXjVWjzzorV4uoVNLPmUV8xGMLt6mRjgfB82EavgPPyseBZUzE3gSVu0qwN2CSmBdXqW3ao/s1438/SSS%20Flickr,%20SSS%20W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1438" data-original-width="1295" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlGY83yivzrupYGtaqM9Z5GsuSB10kR_lgLkOhe80Km-fz-Z3Uq-KsP0RsAoDakhvH_6dWYTTcbSeJQFNyptUWwqQf979-jfwI7N9MALQGTio7gPTwhNlZRXjVWjzzorV4uoVNLPmUV8xGMLt6mRjgfB82EavgPPyseBZUzE3gSVu0qwN2CSmBdXqW3ao/w360-h400/SSS%20Flickr,%20SSS%20W.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>SSS Easter Blessings shadow die was cut from vellum. The words were stacked, inked with the purple and covered with Shimmer Pico Embellisher. I added Stardust Stickles to the flower centers and butterfly edges. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4bio937kTVRBGa6LdU36rR84HCaBR9bNGfrXD4IJ1MPK-Y3NFG-lLhJqbNuSVyI30a1vATOGx6VcyIqyTTvDIECoBSHuseZxWKx4iQ52BCrO8nK0LvdiUsXBSdFKCdGdZ9w2-FA0mrYmeEbhgPyvw4ATSq-mHiCHoi71epbVyAhg4BVgXXmL77V-vuM/s1421/SSS%20Flickr,%20SSS%20W%20close%20up%20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1420" data-original-width="1421" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4bio937kTVRBGa6LdU36rR84HCaBR9bNGfrXD4IJ1MPK-Y3NFG-lLhJqbNuSVyI30a1vATOGx6VcyIqyTTvDIECoBSHuseZxWKx4iQ52BCrO8nK0LvdiUsXBSdFKCdGdZ9w2-FA0mrYmeEbhgPyvw4ATSq-mHiCHoi71epbVyAhg4BVgXXmL77V-vuM/s320/SSS%20Flickr,%20SSS%20W%20close%20up%20.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>There's a video on my IG post showing the shimmer and sparkle. I'm entering <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-add-a-sentiment-5/" target="_blank">SSS Wednesday</a>. Hoping to get a few more Easter cards made, as I have products that need to be used!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEik2YKK6sQA4h2KtiUEaoSLpb6wF4KtOKlcdhlZktHgbfBkQTOmM9X0XodSxE4plVBsCrzDXEt5h3SN-VrCQEPCLwaWRwAeNt7OA4xJPiL0f1Pmdy6nfeTh0-EfHAy6ISiLsR0iNjZPiSv5iBBRLzjhsuh4ld2WdXCt2WAIVWHtoRSPqCtBbxr3lL7DRtI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEik2YKK6sQA4h2KtiUEaoSLpb6wF4KtOKlcdhlZktHgbfBkQTOmM9X0XodSxE4plVBsCrzDXEt5h3SN-VrCQEPCLwaWRwAeNt7OA4xJPiL0f1Pmdy6nfeTh0-EfHAy6ISiLsR0iNjZPiSv5iBBRLzjhsuh4ld2WdXCt2WAIVWHtoRSPqCtBbxr3lL7DRtI=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div>It's been a long time since I shared a picture of Fritz who is now 10 years old! He looks the same as he has for the past 7 or 8 years--so unfair! We've had a few sunny days and even with his fresh haircut, one day was warm enough for a walk without his fleece jacket. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhURc9zI5vhEZ8kfsYC_KgQLVKfQ5Ykv2JO2wZFYYt9KSohYFxJ-ZZclYwiaVvUtT-t2jNbo_Nld7FUQugE37TYhaCupyYVAzFegQSMw8efCWrkwg8fZ6M25qwpvghz7kJ_HL2gmung2DgG-TJDHHZ3UcpSL1LVGWYsg0GKADHDmgI8Z2Yu61s7M1ExJs/s1316/Fritz%20new%20haircut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="984" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhURc9zI5vhEZ8kfsYC_KgQLVKfQ5Ykv2JO2wZFYYt9KSohYFxJ-ZZclYwiaVvUtT-t2jNbo_Nld7FUQugE37TYhaCupyYVAzFegQSMw8efCWrkwg8fZ6M25qwpvghz7kJ_HL2gmung2DgG-TJDHHZ3UcpSL1LVGWYsg0GKADHDmgI8Z2Yu61s7M1ExJs/w299-h400/Fritz%20new%20haircut.jpg" width="299" /></a></div></div><div>Thanks so much for taking time to stop by. 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You can see a larger picture with more detail on the challenge blog. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdbjTHyuvWMlvsC0EyVI2UJvCj_OEmHaz8tTSm2qZnNzcMT5LjiJtB76IBHGgxL_nrnuom-u_Y4e9iL8V6QA5sJET68uLonhIq-k5Gz_HVv8kK_mzK_eOMAm_3bCgpulkh_7OW902pOB9N9ksEivmKoWUsXEgD7n7E2XfIan9qmzFs9SWz5cr2XFL2Wak" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdbjTHyuvWMlvsC0EyVI2UJvCj_OEmHaz8tTSm2qZnNzcMT5LjiJtB76IBHGgxL_nrnuom-u_Y4e9iL8V6QA5sJET68uLonhIq-k5Gz_HVv8kK_mzK_eOMAm_3bCgpulkh_7OW902pOB9N9ksEivmKoWUsXEgD7n7E2XfIan9qmzFs9SWz5cr2XFL2Wak=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div>Our challenge winner will receive a $25.00 Lawn Fawn store credit and an offer to Guest Design at Time Out for a future challenge. <div>My inspiration was the color combo of red and green along with images from the animal kingdom. No frogs, but I did go for cute! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXjdAoRm-FqZSzeZ5zALNO5kio_nwQcKijLjqnkk3OA3Pqo2QXKD0EyFCSKF6DDAkX8K43YaI_1ok5xqZJn3-g_SerDpQCUz40qXRD-xsptGEPeFWJvCJ3gePP8lZDznLDHMbljTsd2eXNT_Mh187nRjX5hi8fGxKqK1qR4TypK3PjiEv6MWc8EUG6pg/s1606/February%20258.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1606" data-original-width="1410" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXjdAoRm-FqZSzeZ5zALNO5kio_nwQcKijLjqnkk3OA3Pqo2QXKD0EyFCSKF6DDAkX8K43YaI_1ok5xqZJn3-g_SerDpQCUz40qXRD-xsptGEPeFWJvCJ3gePP8lZDznLDHMbljTsd2eXNT_Mh187nRjX5hi8fGxKqK1qR4TypK3PjiEv6MWc8EUG6pg/w351-h400/February%20258.jpg" width="351" /></a></div>A sweet friend gave me Lawn Fawn's Winter Sparrows stamp set & matching dies a long time ago. I'm not much for coloring, but these are little and not so intimidating. I covered them with glaze and glitter on the wings. The vellum circle worked great to make them stand out from the embossed background. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHhbCffh1eyJ_SDSevFQ9B9BjKvXjMkX1itA_bFxgFd9LhKCCj-ZN0lKIn4qm02aRQwU6RaSgypsFOxEJ8QCywg-Mkaxhvu7SYiSL2YTIgPqMmir4eRv_fdzpMbegTWVOc56HWFGMAHtw1PfmSpplrGJe5OeTA1GO_ScX97srbiwec28sw929z3OMhJc4/s1530/February%20258%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="1529" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHhbCffh1eyJ_SDSevFQ9B9BjKvXjMkX1itA_bFxgFd9LhKCCj-ZN0lKIn4qm02aRQwU6RaSgypsFOxEJ8QCywg-Mkaxhvu7SYiSL2YTIgPqMmir4eRv_fdzpMbegTWVOc56HWFGMAHtw1PfmSpplrGJe5OeTA1GO_ScX97srbiwec28sw929z3OMhJc4/s320/February%20258%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Great to have another Christmas card ready to go. I'm looking forward to seeing the variety of cards in our gallery and hope you'll join in.</div><div>Edited to Add: I'm entering <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/christmas-kickstart-challenge-83-out-on.html" target="_blank">Christmas Kickstart</a> and <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-114/" target="_blank">SSS Wednesday</a>.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWpUW3HUmYnpEcPix-I9upDVxc3uXt0cOdKovoZFoRUI7QowHmNi_0zl07Ir6LOEpdU9pbgVrbrGgxtX0qoWr2NtA9iFD91rQvoARpoZFWCplgS4Rb2DbzFsFgaTEDA7KtgKEKyrhb8SH6pbspUQlyqDSHZeNyaNmbFboAVy-SR-_bQyT9TeiYdnPCTKM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="225" data-original-width="400" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWpUW3HUmYnpEcPix-I9upDVxc3uXt0cOdKovoZFoRUI7QowHmNi_0zl07Ir6LOEpdU9pbgVrbrGgxtX0qoWr2NtA9iFD91rQvoARpoZFWCplgS4Rb2DbzFsFgaTEDA7KtgKEKyrhb8SH6pbspUQlyqDSHZeNyaNmbFboAVy-SR-_bQyT9TeiYdnPCTKM=w200-h113" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2Qj1ROJQPZc5rz-2fdlsysv1KEw5FIp7-9GxZS2FDP_4GxK1fV-twbCMqpZMnygQ9OgjsDeTdvpf9pq0AIJzIB_gdq-LoPqeUFtsCkTFy_MUrBp-uUcW-ZzOgywS09KBTr5mJAijzHpO1_piphfMp_e3GTOCovCEzPz-qggvNyra3-6Fbi7flV4IQRRY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2Qj1ROJQPZc5rz-2fdlsysv1KEw5FIp7-9GxZS2FDP_4GxK1fV-twbCMqpZMnygQ9OgjsDeTdvpf9pq0AIJzIB_gdq-LoPqeUFtsCkTFy_MUrBp-uUcW-ZzOgywS09KBTr5mJAijzHpO1_piphfMp_e3GTOCovCEzPz-qggvNyra3-6Fbi7flV4IQRRY=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWpUW3HUmYnpEcPix-I9upDVxc3uXt0cOdKovoZFoRUI7QowHmNi_0zl07Ir6LOEpdU9pbgVrbrGgxtX0qoWr2NtA9iFD91rQvoARpoZFWCplgS4Rb2DbzFsFgaTEDA7KtgKEKyrhb8SH6pbspUQlyqDSHZeNyaNmbFboAVy-SR-_bQyT9TeiYdnPCTKM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div></div><div>Thanks so much for taking time to stop by. 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That's what I blended on Memory Box Magnolia Blossom diecut for this card.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6TYFwb3h64TrA7bJPQadPaAm1FrYPCppbNac1z7oo4eAVgIZJXF7tDjFP-h85B5O3fzhPWmi4lb16DHTNitz6gzjLOZFSfoky3b6FAZgZ7COCDcKKfOYtIGslUbFcTUTWLJUSbz6pc7w79m_NFxYShMUaiZXnaZYwgoL1KKqc5AVere5WNhcJmSt_PSM/s1472/Memory%20Box%20Feb,%20SSS%20Wed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="1472" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6TYFwb3h64TrA7bJPQadPaAm1FrYPCppbNac1z7oo4eAVgIZJXF7tDjFP-h85B5O3fzhPWmi4lb16DHTNitz6gzjLOZFSfoky3b6FAZgZ7COCDcKKfOYtIGslUbFcTUTWLJUSbz6pc7w79m_NFxYShMUaiZXnaZYwgoL1KKqc5AVere5WNhcJmSt_PSM/w400-h400/Memory%20Box%20Feb,%20SSS%20Wed.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The little center was inked with PTI Bright Buttercup and Harvest Gold. For MB Magnolia Leaf Branch, I blended DO antique linen, vintage photo, bundled sage and rustic wilderness. A sweet friend gave me MB woodgrain cardstock and I blended DO speckled egg very lightly where I was going to attach my focal point. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSNZMQ752U2m9pq4rulI9N7hQNEDbnAD-KObNCWDJkhytCZm1874MuIH_oR-bXkuxcUvOMNPoaN35RxoC0oHPdt38abr6SfhdaNnyq6jAlGWAwXpUoEfi7Ga9MkLGTPqOlReld2SuOUvPQji44lvqcbk_QS6aAujL8t-45Lt04EiFbN1LQlSrrzqRS_4Q/s1505/Memory%20Box%20Feb,%20SSS%20Wed%20close%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1505" data-original-width="1472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSNZMQ752U2m9pq4rulI9N7hQNEDbnAD-KObNCWDJkhytCZm1874MuIH_oR-bXkuxcUvOMNPoaN35RxoC0oHPdt38abr6SfhdaNnyq6jAlGWAwXpUoEfi7Ga9MkLGTPqOlReld2SuOUvPQji44lvqcbk_QS6aAujL8t-45Lt04EiFbN1LQlSrrzqRS_4Q/s320/Memory%20Box%20Feb,%20SSS%20Wed%20close%20up.jpg" width="313" /></a></div>I'm currently on a white sentiment with vellum shadow kick and MB Hello Friend Posh Script is a favorite. Wish I'd picked up more of these beautiful, tiny irridescent gems years ago when they were just $1.50! 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</div>Gretahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16725341449030070385noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518452337254767147.post-59517994962899113292024-02-19T15:54:00.000-08:002024-02-19T15:54:52.974-08:00Friendship CardsI continue to post pretty much all my cards in IG and some of them are also in my blog. Please do not feel the need to leave comments in both places. That only makes sense, as we all need to conserve our time for creating!😊<div>Here's the card I made for a friend going through a difficult time. I used Rose Gold powder to emboss Pigment Craft Co's Delicate Floral Background stamp. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93ycWihfXTXMm_uFiXrH82lVZOWh-I-EJuVLNxrHQnUJKdzBPWuGhGxS7cf-hRWnHTcGL1qTqSj4Z169H5k6Mdj7dBa6SYYMHjAQNWL5EUYDeKeV3GMPDc8XWqXgJj1lujBwd0bbwvU5sgNTI1lJeae7bcNjjDT2c3qGJmVFX8QJSwZCoA5CRH_bSHVc/s1571/Snippets%20Playground.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1571" data-original-width="1486" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93ycWihfXTXMm_uFiXrH82lVZOWh-I-EJuVLNxrHQnUJKdzBPWuGhGxS7cf-hRWnHTcGL1qTqSj4Z169H5k6Mdj7dBa6SYYMHjAQNWL5EUYDeKeV3GMPDc8XWqXgJj1lujBwd0bbwvU5sgNTI1lJeae7bcNjjDT2c3qGJmVFX8QJSwZCoA5CRH_bSHVc/w379-h400/Snippets%20Playground.jpg" width="379" /></a></div></div><div>Took me a few tries using the matching stencils with mostly Pigment Craft inks to get it right, but glad I persevered. The panel edge was embossed with Rose Gold powder after I die cut it with MFT stitched rectangle. The scalloped rectangle is Elizabeth Craft Design, the diecut sentiment is Memory Box Just a Note Posh Script and the sub-sentiment is from PTI Simple Stems. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_pcQy5g2pzO0S4bfrsB6FZmTgQu4Lc7WAfNWJDpIbq0KFO3lODEwcMBt2U9KzHtRf8LIfp4wtTCRiVQR1NOBZI8ffAEN2ngLHTazdQkHAfh72WmmfiMQp7PmV_s3gBZvlz8HHFde2m0F-Z_rwfnV55fmFXnkZ42VfRb2bbpMrzEYDAq77LojKJavvzPQ/s1776/Snippets%20Playground%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1775" data-original-width="1776" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_pcQy5g2pzO0S4bfrsB6FZmTgQu4Lc7WAfNWJDpIbq0KFO3lODEwcMBt2U9KzHtRf8LIfp4wtTCRiVQR1NOBZI8ffAEN2ngLHTazdQkHAfh72WmmfiMQp7PmV_s3gBZvlz8HHFde2m0F-Z_rwfnV55fmFXnkZ42VfRb2bbpMrzEYDAq77LojKJavvzPQ/s320/Snippets%20Playground%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div>I'm entering <a href="https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-474.html" target="_blank">The Snippets Playground</a> as I used only scraps for the die cut and stamped sentiments. Finished off with the beautiful, yet subtle, Lucy's Irridescent Jewels. <br />
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I think you'll want to play along as there are 10 generous sponsors providing 11 fabulous prizes.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKwFkDCx7d7-oEw2WMiIX6HRvG-7rToqKVH_RvSL3IXMx_9STfTp82mcpQIWa3Rrtt4KMtrhuyllM2T4gy73wDD-zzZEhf1xxHOEHHRbLi3wKuZIyU3In_52I144cHT503h56oozx1ETqz-1LbuEHsH1ety5vlhmmnLPg6Oy89DJb7qJXIkKzEhitIcC0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKwFkDCx7d7-oEw2WMiIX6HRvG-7rToqKVH_RvSL3IXMx_9STfTp82mcpQIWa3Rrtt4KMtrhuyllM2T4gy73wDD-zzZEhf1xxHOEHHRbLi3wKuZIyU3In_52I144cHT503h56oozx1ETqz-1LbuEHsH1ety5vlhmmnLPg6Oy89DJb7qJXIkKzEhitIcC0" width="240" /></a></div><div>The challenge winner chosen by the DT will receive a $25.00 Lawn Fawn store credit. Ten additional winners will be chosen randomly to receive the other prizes in the order of their listing on the <a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-257-time-out-10th-birthday.html" target="_blank">Time Out Challenge post</a>.<div>My birthday card to inspire you was made with sponsor Uniko's Beautiful Blooms III and Floral Vines. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Nq8yTCo__9XNrgogA4AMtT1dn8Dsn_JnJLQYMpTx-qgAvCCfdSBmwLPJt-Ukjl3pC0EIRKU0WcWKP-Tvrbx4xtVfJMBfK0hfFkm1ilOilUoa0H2uneVDL0xSnnJEeImGH6Us_IVXjFOm85wvqn-bYKaR-nrXZ8fpDlD_64t8qcjmvQ3CQhMW9RY7s68/s1432/February%20257.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1432" data-original-width="1347" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Nq8yTCo__9XNrgogA4AMtT1dn8Dsn_JnJLQYMpTx-qgAvCCfdSBmwLPJt-Ukjl3pC0EIRKU0WcWKP-Tvrbx4xtVfJMBfK0hfFkm1ilOilUoa0H2uneVDL0xSnnJEeImGH6Us_IVXjFOm85wvqn-bYKaR-nrXZ8fpDlD_64t8qcjmvQ3CQhMW9RY7s68/w376-h400/February%20257.jpg" width="376" /></a></div>I love the beautiful, modern design of the blooms and leaves. There are 4 layers for the blooms, but I just stamped 2 of them using VersaMagic Eggplant and Purple Hydrangea. The leaves and veins were stamped in Versafine Clair Morning Mist and Lawn Fawn Manatee. I brushed the panel edges very lightly with the gray inks which makes a surprising difference. Couldn't help myself and had to add Eggplant splatters. Since this is a celebration card, I decided to give it a good spritz with shimmer mist. 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The sentiment was stamped in Morning Mist and matted with a scrap colored with Eggplant. Hope you'll check out the inspiration from my teammates and join the gallery.</div><div>I'm entering <a href="https://unikostudio.blogspot.com/2024/02/uniko-12th-birthday-card-linky-party.html" target="_blank">Uniko's 12th Birthday Card Linky Party</a> and <a href="https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/02/seize-birthday-277-splatter.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday</a>. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEia3MjrujGqbqqEaYAt1LNgp3rSLtIjR5R0X3z2cakLDFUNEhhtNm2jncQvlHI_IeEU60vtD2Tq1NURWryZyr2qhQX36SPq38PZ4ZA3W7Rr7xySvwoAW-HW1fiNr3JpUm07Jj8O79yUt5jCqIvyCNsLfj4umBmnZ5vt03Gpnvi08pn91pjOGzjEaifO7eI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="170" data-original-width="400" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEia3MjrujGqbqqEaYAt1LNgp3rSLtIjR5R0X3z2cakLDFUNEhhtNm2jncQvlHI_IeEU60vtD2Tq1NURWryZyr2qhQX36SPq38PZ4ZA3W7Rr7xySvwoAW-HW1fiNr3JpUm07Jj8O79yUt5jCqIvyCNsLfj4umBmnZ5vt03Gpnvi08pn91pjOGzjEaifO7eI=w320-h136" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVAeMZ3TBgSrhi53ow0hUxjyXYMPEAfdQwwqJzOf3v4BW2RnNMqa_9fEJAdci-hsy4sAHR69Wqxbsh6wn642P26tGikAyKTXwZ6_-Vbsi0hDel4TssFvsGRGEf9GReUM5gAXx29PDTC6phGDwnCYluTrreCzWE0C-amR2guSmxBl7x0fcjaU_vYCnQ1iE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVAeMZ3TBgSrhi53ow0hUxjyXYMPEAfdQwwqJzOf3v4BW2RnNMqa_9fEJAdci-hsy4sAHR69Wqxbsh6wn642P26tGikAyKTXwZ6_-Vbsi0hDel4TssFvsGRGEf9GReUM5gAXx29PDTC6phGDwnCYluTrreCzWE0C-amR2guSmxBl7x0fcjaU_vYCnQ1iE=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEia3MjrujGqbqqEaYAt1LNgp3rSLtIjR5R0X3z2cakLDFUNEhhtNm2jncQvlHI_IeEU60vtD2Tq1NURWryZyr2qhQX36SPq38PZ4ZA3W7Rr7xySvwoAW-HW1fiNr3JpUm07Jj8O79yUt5jCqIvyCNsLfj4umBmnZ5vt03Gpnvi08pn91pjOGzjEaifO7eI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>Thanks so much for taking time to stop by. 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Decided it'd be fun to use IO Lacy Hearts die. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2sbcn3AGHWdmzcSqxEUXJ0Sx4XVHQC8wUma6uyRuteSp3bqdIauF8FQyzZ40nIwUbqvXIRudY_LOy1GvPyHXSKhJomqsFIqy7BaL9mwhhKeRt03sNoG9MrQ0kJVAfZd9UCUPb-hLJlssgCEwbfTdh_oY-dxJvKPuSq8M5MF_8bGtNVuLQxPAaDnbBa38/s1513/Red%20with%20pink%20hearts%20Valentine.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1513" data-original-width="1363" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2sbcn3AGHWdmzcSqxEUXJ0Sx4XVHQC8wUma6uyRuteSp3bqdIauF8FQyzZ40nIwUbqvXIRudY_LOy1GvPyHXSKhJomqsFIqy7BaL9mwhhKeRt03sNoG9MrQ0kJVAfZd9UCUPb-hLJlssgCEwbfTdh_oY-dxJvKPuSq8M5MF_8bGtNVuLQxPAaDnbBa38/w288-h320/Red%20with%20pink%20hearts%20Valentine.jpg" width="288" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbyNT08cmtHdzMuUgQ5FpKI-t9qE03Jjzeo-bncbLYUez7DdyURjnpr2M_DImN4hLE_goDL4j3IgLhnuCPsFkpS-MqeoQM9TzL4P53JZRWB5Fx-r-vv9fylkIM0OUHfsdft6MRhSIRbBmnBWcb9MFCxfH598oiPgfPsNH2w4szomeYSbUmDwlcH1j1hMM/s1573/Pink%20with%20red%20Valentine.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1573" data-original-width="1425" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbyNT08cmtHdzMuUgQ5FpKI-t9qE03Jjzeo-bncbLYUez7DdyURjnpr2M_DImN4hLE_goDL4j3IgLhnuCPsFkpS-MqeoQM9TzL4P53JZRWB5Fx-r-vv9fylkIM0OUHfsdft6MRhSIRbBmnBWcb9MFCxfH598oiPgfPsNH2w4szomeYSbUmDwlcH1j1hMM/s320/Pink%20with%20red%20Valentine.jpg" width="290" /></a></div></div><div>I decided to use Distress Oxides candied apple and kitsch flamingo, so I inked a white panel with each one. Then I die cut the panels, saving all the little heart pieces and tossing out the rest. I didn't look closely at the die and was thinking the little hearts were all the same. That is definitely not the case--haha! I started with putting the pink hearts into the red panel. I'm not very good at puzzles, so it took me awhile. But I wasn't about to give up and love the end result. It was a bit quicker to put the red hearts into the pink panel, since I had the other one for reference. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHXCQGCtRg3cSlYUKcl52V1A8G8BwKbWUBCDxBnUuXA6HvB2WnavNK3mwMLHu_vB202eXKy3ZfQkTCdW-wsvsOKx6yzkugVb5cEqOONvbL5xIJTe76MGO20W0uts6PJiAGYaRdfNN08_oOr0_TrkLKCIOBRb5H3iVvV_aVF6F-BhW0PfO98JyQTi23D4/s1809/Red%20with%20pink%20hearts%20Valentine%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1809" data-original-width="1764" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHXCQGCtRg3cSlYUKcl52V1A8G8BwKbWUBCDxBnUuXA6HvB2WnavNK3mwMLHu_vB202eXKy3ZfQkTCdW-wsvsOKx6yzkugVb5cEqOONvbL5xIJTe76MGO20W0uts6PJiAGYaRdfNN08_oOr0_TrkLKCIOBRb5H3iVvV_aVF6F-BhW0PfO98JyQTi23D4/w195-h200/Red%20with%20pink%20hearts%20Valentine%20close%20up.jpg" width="195" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRAwa7jO1g3BlnWl0kIpJY9JPNPScIlvHFMMLaoloDa_Agdk0Xb6ka9vebRwY31VH4XSiUQ-ovpXsUa13Iag9G8l1Ptgqy8K2O_40m96fc15JlJrtAlfcD6sWHCyAJpPh7RQYoORZh7vzjbkfj6Iqm3rGVduUQKH3jv3m7loIslUzJ6Aw3fwFJmA5Vqo/s1856/Pink%20with%20red%20hearts%20Valentine%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1856" data-original-width="1855" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRAwa7jO1g3BlnWl0kIpJY9JPNPScIlvHFMMLaoloDa_Agdk0Xb6ka9vebRwY31VH4XSiUQ-ovpXsUa13Iag9G8l1Ptgqy8K2O_40m96fc15JlJrtAlfcD6sWHCyAJpPh7RQYoORZh7vzjbkfj6Iqm3rGVduUQKH3jv3m7loIslUzJ6Aw3fwFJmA5Vqo/w200-h200/Pink%20with%20red%20hearts%20Valentine%20close%20up.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div>I wanted a subtle shimmery background, so painted white metallic watercolor onto 2 slightly smaller white panels--so pretty in person. SSS Simple Happy Valentine's Day words were die cut from black and the shadow from vellum.</div><div>I'm entering the pink with red hearts at <a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-us-girls-712-color-week.html" target="_blank">Just Us Girls</a> and <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-113/" target="_blank">SSS Wednesday</a>. I'm entering the red with pink hearts at <a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/color-hues-80-red-and-pink.html" target="_blank">Color Hues</a>.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjh6axsZaFPz4-TLu0LLsnSA3cWz620JViNbwGDU_fKLg4vnlz7kZylUiKUjkIa2EqJU3jjP_NeYQPAdJ-ikUyzhO8Mv8s2f0Mtu4Huhn8zG4CXkrRMGywnOcyXV2zRMG7s_nwmHUe_NqPBaimK67SGfpa839NZG-FRuK30RVt9-p_-3neXOcK5VKgqyJI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="250" data-original-width="320" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjh6axsZaFPz4-TLu0LLsnSA3cWz620JViNbwGDU_fKLg4vnlz7kZylUiKUjkIa2EqJU3jjP_NeYQPAdJ-ikUyzhO8Mv8s2f0Mtu4Huhn8zG4CXkrRMGywnOcyXV2zRMG7s_nwmHUe_NqPBaimK67SGfpa839NZG-FRuK30RVt9-p_-3neXOcK5VKgqyJI=w200-h156" width="200" /></a><img data-original-height="400" data-original-width="326" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_MzIPLG3m0G1GLf3MXQ8SdCKWdtkzOaTVuM5_IHVO_Yeuh5yQIl9k2AtRF0ohoNDdV88d-bGnkfB7TBNaQhc9UCJQRjtx3HPVLk6TLKjlQABxYARflnIkyJpGEObw2lOPSQZjuTJkV5VSRDT-_pBzuEjXFG9YQNSrLeurXxzFEe3iv1VQx7_WN9fvX28=w163-h200" width="163" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-6px-trHlXEzqh9vovNxUH0-0ZmgBBXU7F1ZrhNYoDY04oKHRUCxBVqi7nuEQaVqATTfjNLlAnUWL1b1ViQnsMuMMFA3kIv3HWoSwF7cv42hsJH8i9rhq1S8f52rO6F8Pa9UIUJ8_SaCwcBVNtnv8ZYZf8U3L_X1wDjmqnaRcmMl58-umJOV3sm7-7R8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-6px-trHlXEzqh9vovNxUH0-0ZmgBBXU7F1ZrhNYoDY04oKHRUCxBVqi7nuEQaVqATTfjNLlAnUWL1b1ViQnsMuMMFA3kIv3HWoSwF7cv42hsJH8i9rhq1S8f52rO6F8Pa9UIUJ8_SaCwcBVNtnv8ZYZf8U3L_X1wDjmqnaRcmMl58-umJOV3sm7-7R8=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_MzIPLG3m0G1GLf3MXQ8SdCKWdtkzOaTVuM5_IHVO_Yeuh5yQIl9k2AtRF0ohoNDdV88d-bGnkfB7TBNaQhc9UCJQRjtx3HPVLk6TLKjlQABxYARflnIkyJpGEObw2lOPSQZjuTJkV5VSRDT-_pBzuEjXFG9YQNSrLeurXxzFEe3iv1VQx7_WN9fvX28" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also made a non-traditional Valentine for a special friend who likes the color green. I used my very old rubber brayer to ink the flat side of Memory Box Blooming 3D embossing folder with Pigment Craft Co Eucalyptus ink. I love that shade of green, but hard for me to photograph. Before adding the white panel to the folder, I die cut the shadow from the SSS sentiment set I used above. The inking worked great and I'll definitely use this technique again. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXgSs5z36zzkfEYZbwLS41pwFMSoWrkmggfVXJXanRwmTt5PSkNhApDI8ln5Byg_r2j1HyjrBLO9Ddt6dya3TKSvE1Xs1pBbzoKPnBpimt1AVIyynElfG5-IeoLffuH5ZCr8vMxT9kbiNf5jOqMU6j5BKOFA9-cH-njpU6Wygawapp-mBhIh-hxb7Wfo/s1529/SSS%20Flickr%20Feb,%20DCD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1529" data-original-width="1361" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXgSs5z36zzkfEYZbwLS41pwFMSoWrkmggfVXJXanRwmTt5PSkNhApDI8ln5Byg_r2j1HyjrBLO9Ddt6dya3TKSvE1Xs1pBbzoKPnBpimt1AVIyynElfG5-IeoLffuH5ZCr8vMxT9kbiNf5jOqMU6j5BKOFA9-cH-njpU6Wygawapp-mBhIh-hxb7Wfo/w356-h400/SSS%20Flickr%20Feb,%20DCD.jpg" width="356" /></a></div>I inked a scrap with the Eucalyptus to put behind the shadow opening. The words were die cut from white scraps, stacked and covered with a shimmer pen. You can see the shimmer in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3BJD7YP5ww/?img_index=1" target="_blank">my IG post</a>. I'm entering <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-113/" target="_blank">SSS Wednesday</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Edited to add: Also entering <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-with-wonderful-hero-arts.html" target="_blank">Die Cut Divas</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjx9Dw2bjYM0ehNBc2N2RGr-H7VrBz6givDKHKhjso91Cl6ksHFkGlil2qgHcVcUaqYFf5ePIq3psJy9JtdCr4FvsZX0bgu7KN6Novox1Qc0YbXlLKH3tZDcljlGGHY6mTz6-1HvRKhFJcbXwul3BheMF-Rvy0iU2vnuoJAkPoGf_LuTbvrjC62w6hc4K8=w200-h200" width="200" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbbF6ubJZxsva_2ohdmtehbCryMJgfW1BpfEO-hpFH9OZxo6SHEPucb9W_MJHlvGQdWih3qivGhG5oToFGX1PIQYBFbNpRHwdaXF2g29IwKtDJY5zfkE0F29MAgY9_E4KcgIcDF2fVXDpNYRGuSGG5m5DUvYe3Vv5uebTtn3Rlt-9VhFHSkXuzUKgphvs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="105" data-original-width="170" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbbF6ubJZxsva_2ohdmtehbCryMJgfW1BpfEO-hpFH9OZxo6SHEPucb9W_MJHlvGQdWih3qivGhG5oToFGX1PIQYBFbNpRHwdaXF2g29IwKtDJY5zfkE0F29MAgY9_E4KcgIcDF2fVXDpNYRGuSGG5m5DUvYe3Vv5uebTtn3Rlt-9VhFHSkXuzUKgphvs=w200-h124" width="200" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjx9Dw2bjYM0ehNBc2N2RGr-H7VrBz6givDKHKhjso91Cl6ksHFkGlil2qgHcVcUaqYFf5ePIq3psJy9JtdCr4FvsZX0bgu7KN6Novox1Qc0YbXlLKH3tZDcljlGGHY6mTz6-1HvRKhFJcbXwul3BheMF-Rvy0iU2vnuoJAkPoGf_LuTbvrjC62w6hc4K8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks so much for taking time to stop by. 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</div>Gretahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16725341449030070385noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518452337254767147.post-65202006689296880892024-01-31T23:00:00.000-08:002024-02-01T15:00:56.116-08:00Time Out Challenge #256We're back with a fun photo inspiration for <a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-256-case-designer-sarah-gray.html" target="_blank">Time Out Challenge #256</a>. Sarah Gray is a former DT member and the owner of our sponsor, Funky Fossil Design. All you have to do is make a card inspired by the one Sarah made in the photo below. In addition to the 25 pound gift certificate to Funky Fossil, the winner gets an invitation to guest design for a future challenge. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfguWZZ1IynRCwrQs6P-tTTswzoudHhSietFYWOiVBfJpTcpHxRQtmf7r6qgcAWLkYwxYNcppTYfkLwqJ8AlljqUAQmROa-1Y6aKcBmOmFYt4niC4qBlgmGbeXUD3Tbvx1awcYzLv0SttMsxtpdh2gA5_KRcaztb-Dbht87GW1m0q2JzIyxfGGQim6Sgo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfguWZZ1IynRCwrQs6P-tTTswzoudHhSietFYWOiVBfJpTcpHxRQtmf7r6qgcAWLkYwxYNcppTYfkLwqJ8AlljqUAQmROa-1Y6aKcBmOmFYt4niC4qBlgmGbeXUD3Tbvx1awcYzLv0SttMsxtpdh2gA5_KRcaztb-Dbht87GW1m0q2JzIyxfGGQim6Sgo=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div>I used a splatters stencil in the background, but mine is coffee splatters instead of paint. My card is a rectangle, but I basically followed Sarah's layout. There are lots of ways you can be inspired and I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with in the gallery. Remember, we only allow cards entered in a total of no more than 5 challenges including ours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPG1LpMKhfh0ctIlU-r14rousTbB6eHXBKS-t49TB_cZIjMD_Dfr2d0B2VrSf_1gRFqia7gYY675ylciR9WtAgUw_1HdLR3koN_U_tvLXMd8YXEJ9Za5cXmOmQCg9Lg41KuH56DkEQcH3GmJ1dVmwrDimcpUEkV3TalfmZbT6hjzZQbE4Z1GVv4C23weM/s1537/February%20256.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="1447" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPG1LpMKhfh0ctIlU-r14rousTbB6eHXBKS-t49TB_cZIjMD_Dfr2d0B2VrSf_1gRFqia7gYY675ylciR9WtAgUw_1HdLR3koN_U_tvLXMd8YXEJ9Za5cXmOmQCg9Lg41KuH56DkEQcH3GmJ1dVmwrDimcpUEkV3TalfmZbT6hjzZQbE4Z1GVv4C23weM/w376-h400/February%20256.jpg" width="376" /></a></div>I used Lawn Fawn Manatee ink with Tim Holtz Splatters stencil. The Stampendous sentiment was stamped in Versafine Clair Nocturne.The stitched rectangle is MFT, the cups are Trinity Stamps (freebie), the snowflake embossing folder is Darice and the little hearts are AJVD. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9wj5osyK-bnHM0Q3hVEjedUEoyVByv0jEpjgH1IdU1Cdfl055O_vlOwANzpLgeLr7TCtatrhOU0m6BN1WKrU4Qsyw9qDF2N4FK5z3A0-eXddISjGE2uMz3UOD65lLdxz_mdY1nKyv7g0HhR4JnBFgLHMJngdhPlllVE5gp1krkXXyKC3xnBFT2ZpSTiA/s1480/February%20256%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1479" data-original-width="1480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9wj5osyK-bnHM0Q3hVEjedUEoyVByv0jEpjgH1IdU1Cdfl055O_vlOwANzpLgeLr7TCtatrhOU0m6BN1WKrU4Qsyw9qDF2N4FK5z3A0-eXddISjGE2uMz3UOD65lLdxz_mdY1nKyv7g0HhR4JnBFgLHMJngdhPlllVE5gp1krkXXyKC3xnBFT2ZpSTiA/s320/February%20256%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>I used a detail brush to add white pigment ink to the snowflakes before covering them and the word Friend with Shimmer Pico Embellisher. Black enamel dots were just the right finishing touch. I'm sending this card as a Valentine to a blogging friend, wishing we could meet for coffee.</div><div>I'm entering <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=34172" target="_blank">SSS Monday</a> and <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-113/" target="_blank">SSS Wednesday</a>.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimoQdhw1SstRwWmOJJ1zxt6IVdS26L9wNJnGQISuX24UnqCbXRDgzFQEs6wl8hDUh9pntt1PGGD4T_Fye_IsxZf-WUTQtFCAOnOYtTe3ZYjdS_R8H9E635gUmw0T4OqEQPA9Mjtz7O14Ox7ZY382g8WRC0NeJ-SEIb5LKyYtVtSimy9wLsDsGKfARhCKo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="1250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimoQdhw1SstRwWmOJJ1zxt6IVdS26L9wNJnGQISuX24UnqCbXRDgzFQEs6wl8hDUh9pntt1PGGD4T_Fye_IsxZf-WUTQtFCAOnOYtTe3ZYjdS_R8H9E635gUmw0T4OqEQPA9Mjtz7O14Ox7ZY382g8WRC0NeJ-SEIb5LKyYtVtSimy9wLsDsGKfARhCKo=w200-h200" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjevdbnaYVEpVLa-rrLzHSLLUHqMjMal9sIXgyhjG_yRaG9YOx78nOyAQ3QFj5QaJ18Mg-KzAI-tnI6nvvW2BxE6bTMbjktK2SufzDaxRBOrKNg1nNImCF-yBeRygva3vn0UEmOb2aRtXHtU03tzPRRwLi7YuCONrC4L7IuaxtTSRjNT38sroHfxIxK3Mg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjevdbnaYVEpVLa-rrLzHSLLUHqMjMal9sIXgyhjG_yRaG9YOx78nOyAQ3QFj5QaJ18Mg-KzAI-tnI6nvvW2BxE6bTMbjktK2SufzDaxRBOrKNg1nNImCF-yBeRygva3vn0UEmOb2aRtXHtU03tzPRRwLi7YuCONrC4L7IuaxtTSRjNT38sroHfxIxK3Mg=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div></div></div><div>Thanks so much for taking time to stop by. If your blog address is in your profile or comment, I will visit you.</div><div>
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Decided this color combo was perfect for my first quilt. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFLctWnP0oHf_Ng3mbErhxVoIZd16Mid6QoxNQ4fdc0VhSEXdOIQkWScESoacL4_3TGT3cBujl7Np7bjA57AcJOZ_nRFp1pzt81P-XCpLuIH1z3sQqOCLHYfm45Mn0oHw9xHY6uftNsVhSEvwMj_ovG22vbNBHoodchi08Ehm-KfCKpTEBSR0tT7Pxpg/s1372/Seize%20the%20BD%20kraft%20pink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="1147" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFLctWnP0oHf_Ng3mbErhxVoIZd16Mid6QoxNQ4fdc0VhSEXdOIQkWScESoacL4_3TGT3cBujl7Np7bjA57AcJOZ_nRFp1pzt81P-XCpLuIH1z3sQqOCLHYfm45Mn0oHw9xHY6uftNsVhSEvwMj_ovG22vbNBHoodchi08Ehm-KfCKpTEBSR0tT7Pxpg/w335-h400/Seize%20the%20BD%20kraft%20pink.jpg" width="335" /></a></div>I've admired this die set for a long time. It doesn't have to be for Christmas cards. In fact, I'm not sure you'd even think of a poinsettia, if it wasn't part of the name. There are advantages over other quilt dies including a separate outline die, a separate stitching lines die and 3 dies for the inside pieces. Plus it includes the word Joy and a shadow for it. I found the beautiful darker pink floral paper in an old pad and the pink textured cardstock in my scraps. I used PTI Classic Kraft (my favorite kraft cardstock) for the card front and the corners. The little pieces were covered with Versamark Shimmer ink to make them slightly darker than the card. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7aOCrLRgZzAU-mlLFMHOAt0tyffMFPUlcFa7gfNrzGEd0zTrCbdAqqvS5CfNnxzz1ztK1PVgtX1trCOrxFLwa4Shp5QP5oQVDkItS3ffQ5Crc2NeeSqOvIG2sLXHVGPNEwyZTwXQlQWnIKHItRQll44JIc9S2SLxfhgS91qhU2aJgX_6iJiHAC7OStk/s1552/Seize%20the%20BD%20kraft%20pink%20close%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1552" data-original-width="1551" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7aOCrLRgZzAU-mlLFMHOAt0tyffMFPUlcFa7gfNrzGEd0zTrCbdAqqvS5CfNnxzz1ztK1PVgtX1trCOrxFLwa4Shp5QP5oQVDkItS3ffQ5Crc2NeeSqOvIG2sLXHVGPNEwyZTwXQlQWnIKHItRQll44JIc9S2SLxfhgS91qhU2aJgX_6iJiHAC7OStk/s320/Seize%20the%20BD%20kraft%20pink%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The sentiment and layered banners are from PTI, as is the bloom. I used a floral center from AJVD and little leafy branches from Alexandra Renke. The flower center is covered in pink jewel Nuvo Drops. I'm also entering <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/01/happy-new-year-from-die-cut-divas.html" target="_blank">Die Cut Divas</a>.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9u7O_C23gWtSZEFdcEQrXGliLNDCtkFJgcovHHC_E1WVTwvXS3bA09ddTvpodC1frKzr3OuZHrhex5CI14XKA0Fzdsr9exF-8GDNulLPaPspF6IHrbUfP81vw4c7bX8umPTJOnYHuaVT4r8LxXekwmc1vQyJpYyC-G2ZzyiMZqb3AWfthd9VHVGlMzF0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9u7O_C23gWtSZEFdcEQrXGliLNDCtkFJgcovHHC_E1WVTwvXS3bA09ddTvpodC1frKzr3OuZHrhex5CI14XKA0Fzdsr9exF-8GDNulLPaPspF6IHrbUfP81vw4c7bX8umPTJOnYHuaVT4r8LxXekwmc1vQyJpYyC-G2ZzyiMZqb3AWfthd9VHVGlMzF0=w200-h200" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn2CzU0YP70Ht0pWj8WuwEmKrJiyXpyL-frIti90jYCrqfMrlJ6Me-SeMqXzamEo7PnX1sp7gAbNHWC0rtZgzV-NIYBg25KkMTQieW4Ny3fmYJ5rp_R4F5JPKRoumLruGhdmoddP1giu-t2tlfwx70i1MGXou1lnmX7zjuva_xwJ5JuOgd6EWLDeB7qTM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="105" data-original-width="170" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn2CzU0YP70Ht0pWj8WuwEmKrJiyXpyL-frIti90jYCrqfMrlJ6Me-SeMqXzamEo7PnX1sp7gAbNHWC0rtZgzV-NIYBg25KkMTQieW4Ny3fmYJ5rp_R4F5JPKRoumLruGhdmoddP1giu-t2tlfwx70i1MGXou1lnmX7zjuva_xwJ5JuOgd6EWLDeB7qTM=w200-h124" width="200" /></a></div></div></div>Last January I had my hip replaced, so I didn't make Valentines. This year I'm having so much fun being able to make them again. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86PFgnTCU1H_tFIs5DnxfJ0qVcBgrlMFa-vFA1skIEatqKnEs03bC9ebrrkhp88W3jelIOhbRKA4F3OjSztADoOEzO6T5QoRdouINYsuS67srYzkDfTw0NXU9RiaQNuPirFSIXS1ELgDRMx2nQcskpgOU3XRH9F8JBvKBJ6PKBWpCseBRBjV0cSr6qGk/s1342/TTTC239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1342" data-original-width="1235" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86PFgnTCU1H_tFIs5DnxfJ0qVcBgrlMFa-vFA1skIEatqKnEs03bC9ebrrkhp88W3jelIOhbRKA4F3OjSztADoOEzO6T5QoRdouINYsuS67srYzkDfTw0NXU9RiaQNuPirFSIXS1ELgDRMx2nQcskpgOU3XRH9F8JBvKBJ6PKBWpCseBRBjV0cSr6qGk/w368-h400/TTTC239.jpg" width="368" /></a></div>For this card I used AJVD hearts, Large Hepburn Couture Creations embossing folder and SSS Simple Valentine's Day sentiment. I think black, white, silver and red makes for a classic, clean and fresh Valentine for a blog friend. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrQH_-Qjxq6jB-GhzZW6F1n73RwXDiufn_PGfQm5faA6HJRW2440Q3exWKtLhKlvXL9hc91fI2cT1nuZ9I661bZnXvvRBmzXNxsR78I7pZpwRZkqmZbq4aCO_OOi20B2g1JKTkSqH2ykeQ1-mGe_RU9wp6s2L6T4StVQ6406AX-VhoxkYwOX296PJ5DM8/s1521/TTTC239%20close%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1521" data-original-width="1521" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrQH_-Qjxq6jB-GhzZW6F1n73RwXDiufn_PGfQm5faA6HJRW2440Q3exWKtLhKlvXL9hc91fI2cT1nuZ9I661bZnXvvRBmzXNxsR78I7pZpwRZkqmZbq4aCO_OOi20B2g1JKTkSqH2ykeQ1-mGe_RU9wp6s2L6T4StVQ6406AX-VhoxkYwOX296PJ5DM8/s320/TTTC239%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This one went to a friend who didn't get the Christmas card I sent, thanks to me sending it to her old address! Boy did I feel dumb when it came back to me. I had her new address, but grabbed an envelope I'd addressed long ago. Hopefully she'll be surprised and happy when she finds this card in her mailbox. I'm entering <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=34172" target="_blank">SSS Monday</a> and <a href="https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttc239-featured-designer-jeanie/" target="_blank">TTTC239</a> using Heart, Red, Die Cut. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg26ihCc4KmAvm8P5GRukaoQJ9qjfqW8n1ElNxT2k9eJrmiey30iCf025s4-Cqu7DVOgiHwBLM1U9FF4KOTJmB1bKIxAWVaJIZqyXzpm8TetfkawjmVgqIl7FlscKCNzJ1ARRzunbn4FpbJz-Ohmz313vvQpwqbd4QEFPJVj5s8n3xMiQyGngg-3HB9wIY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="1250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg26ihCc4KmAvm8P5GRukaoQJ9qjfqW8n1ElNxT2k9eJrmiey30iCf025s4-Cqu7DVOgiHwBLM1U9FF4KOTJmB1bKIxAWVaJIZqyXzpm8TetfkawjmVgqIl7FlscKCNzJ1ARRzunbn4FpbJz-Ohmz313vvQpwqbd4QEFPJVj5s8n3xMiQyGngg-3HB9wIY=w200-h200" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeKcjaDWt_2dluuRbVsy8hEQelshgNAADVwejtUI4Q502FAisMDOfqCmyQ5NkPuomaz8sDImGuuNz-pYcIv3D8YgPhuHsxx9VlmWyaR3pOXsyFW-12BK2c9kyntw4JMwOnwoxVeBxT1IVALtvq34pk6eTTzDgW_ng40ko1ALlAJs8wcWzK7ItY5HTiS_c" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="582" data-original-width="450" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeKcjaDWt_2dluuRbVsy8hEQelshgNAADVwejtUI4Q502FAisMDOfqCmyQ5NkPuomaz8sDImGuuNz-pYcIv3D8YgPhuHsxx9VlmWyaR3pOXsyFW-12BK2c9kyntw4JMwOnwoxVeBxT1IVALtvq34pk6eTTzDgW_ng40ko1ALlAJs8wcWzK7ItY5HTiS_c=w155-h200" width="155" /></a></div></div></div>Thanks so much for taking time to stop by. If your blog address is in your profile or comment, I will visit you.</div>
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Gretahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16725341449030070385noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518452337254767147.post-63673699098805056712024-01-28T00:00:00.000-08:002024-03-27T23:33:51.346-07:00Time Out Challenge #260Here's my card for <a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-260-striped.html" target="_blank">Time Out Challenges #260</a> where we challenge you to be: Striped. Once again our generous sponsor is Lawn Fawn and they are giving the winner a $25 gift certificate to their store. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0iKYsyW2vnF54Hpp89qxMf57Jp-32SXf3pylcoe-04CeUEkVezUxmDKcqxKDameKJcdBOvA4_Ps5J4WdOzg0pznQPN-4QhJutqsNwUdcVxYrxJjmqs8e0xuZRhNlF4RwbLl3OExqQseICJZjaqffCWjGkj0BCBO_DkeQSWKpsIyG3OkpriEyPcUX7aM/s320/Badge%20TO%20Challenge%20260.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0iKYsyW2vnF54Hpp89qxMf57Jp-32SXf3pylcoe-04CeUEkVezUxmDKcqxKDameKJcdBOvA4_Ps5J4WdOzg0pznQPN-4QhJutqsNwUdcVxYrxJjmqs8e0xuZRhNlF4RwbLl3OExqQseICJZjaqffCWjGkj0BCBO_DkeQSWKpsIyG3OkpriEyPcUX7aM/w200-h200/Badge%20TO%20Challenge%20260.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><div>I was inspired by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4MaX-HpWjo/" target="_blank">Carissa Wiley</a>'s cards for the recent Card Maker Success Summit. I seldom make shakers and wanted to use her idea before I forgot! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMeWP8hy0GKQImzWqPI9FVPE1yw1heIh_XIcXix3C869kAwcjklXLrmLIMRjmezNpRJpNbwPWAj6w-wa4IdP1t6DSDs3kgTPQEyHHyB7EXZthbjLd9C2YBXiaE8Q9itQ5zxMDOZPysSesSU8hW8VyDNbN-8bTB8ZQQfhlluV4l05gxe4vtMOfUlNyCiXE/s1276/March%20260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1251" data-original-width="1276" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMeWP8hy0GKQImzWqPI9FVPE1yw1heIh_XIcXix3C869kAwcjklXLrmLIMRjmezNpRJpNbwPWAj6w-wa4IdP1t6DSDs3kgTPQEyHHyB7EXZthbjLd9C2YBXiaE8Q9itQ5zxMDOZPysSesSU8hW8VyDNbN-8bTB8ZQQfhlluV4l05gxe4vtMOfUlNyCiXE/w400-h393/March%20260.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div>I picked out 5 colored cardstock scraps that I liked together and die cut them with PFS Color Block Stripes die. I attached them to the card, rounded the corners and added gold splatters. Lawn Fawn's Small Stitched Circle Stackables worked great for a shaker window filled with sequins and glitter. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKbU4hBsz1dQqU_7PuRaca5NcakZGkgHNGFCohOMII6-AJtSmK7jbQTexmeWcRPfG99CDOplMt6GGHF7mm-dLLi_aPaILBfuCvQKKer-lHhQ7JxOrUeRaFiSAEafXJmlu4LZlBkfXaEc7XXPyHBPd0lflNzwsks2c_Bl0JoUQxPc4ylNM9as8U1j3l7Hs/s1400/Time%20Out%20260%20close%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKbU4hBsz1dQqU_7PuRaca5NcakZGkgHNGFCohOMII6-AJtSmK7jbQTexmeWcRPfG99CDOplMt6GGHF7mm-dLLi_aPaILBfuCvQKKer-lHhQ7JxOrUeRaFiSAEafXJmlu4LZlBkfXaEc7XXPyHBPd0lflNzwsks2c_Bl0JoUQxPc4ylNM9as8U1j3l7Hs/s320/Time%20Out%20260%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div>The circle looked too plain, so I colored over the stitches with a gold gel pen. It was very easy to do and made a huge difference! The gold metallic die cut sentiment is an oldie from Impression Obsession. Hope you'll check out Time Out Challenges blog where you'll find more inspiration from our GD and the rest of the DT, along with all the details.</div><div>I'm entering <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/03/a-lawn-fawn-march.html" target="_blank">Die Cut Divas</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijfDPTEuSe9hopz6Zr1DYb63PqwlEq9_5-UFKa_UcMXtBjw5i9smEkgbviPjeds0gwSWb-eMVy4dPKk5C-4XjNebm2s0tbv06z-pgE9vdgMYdKRtvIJR2YYqRiRaqK7M_rGKOPqF5_ee3Us7qXmYw86-RsN8xeXtHmArKjmRo-SZT-NiHI3Z22QDVOypY/s170/DCD%20Badge.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="105" data-original-width="170" height="105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijfDPTEuSe9hopz6Zr1DYb63PqwlEq9_5-UFKa_UcMXtBjw5i9smEkgbviPjeds0gwSWb-eMVy4dPKk5C-4XjNebm2s0tbv06z-pgE9vdgMYdKRtvIJR2YYqRiRaqK7M_rGKOPqF5_ee3Us7qXmYw86-RsN8xeXtHmArKjmRo-SZT-NiHI3Z22QDVOypY/s1600/DCD%20Badge.png" width="170" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks so much for taking time to stop by. If your blog address is in your profile or comment, I will visit you.</div><div>
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</div>Gretahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16725341449030070385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518452337254767147.post-11624011006809634722024-01-25T13:48:00.000-08:002024-01-25T13:54:36.416-08:00Couple of CardsThe <a href="https://caffeinatedchristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/caffeinated-christmas-card-challenge-25.html" target="_blank">Caffeinated Christmas Card Snowflake challenge</a> is about to close and I did finally come up with a card. I messed up stamping the Sweet 'n Sassy Knit Background using white pigment ink on gray cardstock. Luckily, it was just one spot near the bottom of the panel, so I cut it into a smaller rectangle. I love the look of wider margins on cards, especially when using smaller images. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu271qvwT8y2GEGzU80zgwepSnE2_ejJzvjQE-X4j08XL88mILwUx3zgbq6KIyz1vS6H2lVyYPJ6uN2Rsc_Va76tz6ismMvld7J_zG_C7ffa3UR_7VkjcZz4BkO9qxyDi4e1jQ1CaeG769fs1L9b14dRbDls3zvfcwmIK1OIaseU4IYC6Mn-ThhwqWgRw/s1701/Caffeinated%20Christmas%20Snowflakes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1422" data-original-width="1701" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu271qvwT8y2GEGzU80zgwepSnE2_ejJzvjQE-X4j08XL88mILwUx3zgbq6KIyz1vS6H2lVyYPJ6uN2Rsc_Va76tz6ismMvld7J_zG_C7ffa3UR_7VkjcZz4BkO9qxyDi4e1jQ1CaeG769fs1L9b14dRbDls3zvfcwmIK1OIaseU4IYC6Mn-ThhwqWgRw/w400-h335/Caffeinated%20Christmas%20Snowflakes.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I've had Hero Arts metallic watercolors for a very long time and decided to play around with them. No luck with trying an artist's technique I saw, so I just painted the red watercolor onto a white scrap. I'd call it a burgundy red and it has a beautiful shimmer. My scrap was big enough to die cut Trinity Stamps little cup (a freebie) twice, as well as the Impression Obsession snowflake. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxB1jmajZPyig5rjMFpd2LdPRjTxBfP4O4U1yrlZwCPqYe7rGUfqNDBqcIGDNcKTf8grFtffo57s1osfe5CovCJCmTZ7OmcMsUZvGphCjvIfGlxeQb8u9pJdvMF8spGCNyaUKJ0pmDFNlf8dPzgQd1RhvEz7ccXm0G-oP6wKqXTAHjpGtAr9U4ZPbFjPA/s1241/Caffeinated%20Christmas%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="1241" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxB1jmajZPyig5rjMFpd2LdPRjTxBfP4O4U1yrlZwCPqYe7rGUfqNDBqcIGDNcKTf8grFtffo57s1osfe5CovCJCmTZ7OmcMsUZvGphCjvIfGlxeQb8u9pJdvMF8spGCNyaUKJ0pmDFNlf8dPzgQd1RhvEz7ccXm0G-oP6wKqXTAHjpGtAr9U4ZPbFjPA/s320/Caffeinated%20Christmas%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Luckily there was one edge of the scrap that worked to mat the PTI sentiment. An old Darice snowflake embossing folder was used for the cups and I added a dot of Shimmer Pico Embellisher to the snowflake centers. Yay for a nearly flat card ready to mail this Christmas. I'm also entering <a href="https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-472.html" target="_blank">Snippets Playground</a>.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcx7uw9bkmYMGIayGXDUZxEveK3P5IGuaF3TEgz6w6HzFf4I6m527yitgh0NNj_6i_H-0iY2zH4ets9WOqQGxGbe-JznnCe_oyatPbKyQMjPQDqvdKhqe2m2TtEQB-jE5UdeZXjGOF0etT_yG9uFzez2nerFLTkY8ip56GzvXJjgfsT4VoK81iQWwjB7Y" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcx7uw9bkmYMGIayGXDUZxEveK3P5IGuaF3TEgz6w6HzFf4I6m527yitgh0NNj_6i_H-0iY2zH4ets9WOqQGxGbe-JznnCe_oyatPbKyQMjPQDqvdKhqe2m2TtEQB-jE5UdeZXjGOF0etT_yG9uFzez2nerFLTkY8ip56GzvXJjgfsT4VoK81iQWwjB7Y=w200-h200" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3R9wvZPavc892e6A1aQDvM8dBf6Z7zu1xV1Jts6lTZIROLycM3w7IpADfIq1zr0pCdPvDsyob6KH9K1X458-OfepZ6-epBAKg9NWcte4fQFNflt9H9NrbZ0FaEZf5GbgbmZj2dHOU2Se5c71sbBmdgsHbYFLDvhW1hvLKeo20fpT06RX2pmmsFxVS0H8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="202" data-original-width="252" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3R9wvZPavc892e6A1aQDvM8dBf6Z7zu1xV1Jts6lTZIROLycM3w7IpADfIq1zr0pCdPvDsyob6KH9K1X458-OfepZ6-epBAKg9NWcte4fQFNflt9H9NrbZ0FaEZf5GbgbmZj2dHOU2Se5c71sbBmdgsHbYFLDvhW1hvLKeo20fpT06RX2pmmsFxVS0H8=w200-h161" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next is a card inspired by a <a href="https://linscraftcorner-linda.blogspot.com/2024/01/seize-birthday-275-cathy-embossing.html" target="_blank">recent one</a> made by my in real life friend, Lin. She reminded me of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYn7rOImRUs" target="_blank">Gina K Video</a> I saved to my favorites two years ago. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAkkCJImKGbBgoMv9Ee0w0o5CFKzfJ5idT50sxTxJLgqYDH9uYmt0CQjgZNxXZnBYPNkuNUTpcRRXwKUtHjEto1ea7BASAONZqPWaABaVw8UDOxFxoBdH9OjnpL_GPL4MTXCOiMeZq01OkOrKn9o8VlcNcJVEZBGBUE9HSLi60aqnzAOsd58hlhqBamlk/s1584/Inkspirational,%20SSS%2020%20yrs%20of%20Distress.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1584" data-original-width="1435" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAkkCJImKGbBgoMv9Ee0w0o5CFKzfJ5idT50sxTxJLgqYDH9uYmt0CQjgZNxXZnBYPNkuNUTpcRRXwKUtHjEto1ea7BASAONZqPWaABaVw8UDOxFxoBdH9OjnpL_GPL4MTXCOiMeZq01OkOrKn9o8VlcNcJVEZBGBUE9HSLi60aqnzAOsd58hlhqBamlk/w363-h400/Inkspirational,%20SSS%2020%20yrs%20of%20Distress.jpg" width="363" /></a></div>I white embossed a very old wood mounted French script stamp. It doesn't completely cover the panel, but I actually like the look. I used Uniko's Flower Power #8 stencil with Distress Oxides Abandoned Coral and Saltwater Taffy.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5iJJOoWltqzVi6caN4LMgBOK6mmus0v8j6Tfkk_UKLM3AZm1TB8iOLlcYVcwI3wtSl9fGiJIMF49vRRsUdzCFkGvSWmBJ6Uc1eqibh7fL8sQzXACLuaDaHMemgPXPiQCdCt7Gf6IsY358RO5ecqcBiZXCCmb4Z0Cn6n2B0dk7OWskMuqntYembOaq7_U/s1680/Inkspirational,%20SSS%2020%20yrs%20of%20Distress%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1680" data-original-width="1680" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5iJJOoWltqzVi6caN4LMgBOK6mmus0v8j6Tfkk_UKLM3AZm1TB8iOLlcYVcwI3wtSl9fGiJIMF49vRRsUdzCFkGvSWmBJ6Uc1eqibh7fL8sQzXACLuaDaHMemgPXPiQCdCt7Gf6IsY358RO5ecqcBiZXCCmb4Z0Cn6n2B0dk7OWskMuqntYembOaq7_U/s320/Inkspirational,%20SSS%2020%20yrs%20of%20Distress%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The sentiment is from Uniko's Simply Said blocks. Love that enamel dots are flat enough to not need extra postage. I'm entering <a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/inkspirational-challenge-307-use.html" target="_blank">Inkspirational</a> and <a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/just-us-girls-711-anything-goes-stencil.html" target="_blank">Just Us Girls</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTDIqHOeFESG7AdeBXWNTFt3CPDh0L30AIde-c04am3uVoAT4jSgw0HymU_kClmqGc37vteMb11FRLcwHQh_Rm4qCNZhRLNhK0i7EF5jJRlyZyqu8cDlhH8iA7X_JaMDJGGOoo_R6sHw-toSjeUBh_CPEBal7HIJ9vYoI5Ow8zfPJD4-Wa2eHCUp3gRUo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTDIqHOeFESG7AdeBXWNTFt3CPDh0L30AIde-c04am3uVoAT4jSgw0HymU_kClmqGc37vteMb11FRLcwHQh_Rm4qCNZhRLNhK0i7EF5jJRlyZyqu8cDlhH8iA7X_JaMDJGGOoo_R6sHw-toSjeUBh_CPEBal7HIJ9vYoI5Ow8zfPJD4-Wa2eHCUp3gRUo=w200-h200" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdAuBdfMoyWWSbyCXUY4l9y8_i-zA9eiDfkqxmu0AN1Wmg6NWgvamZp-oD-KxXHAhbvd3uTBn5EQPRn_6KISuqCt5azEH4DWp8c0tn-Upcase-tAYzjlvJ6zD2WrfsghzldXDgzE3tjyPd7l_rQAWLeX_vog_wYC3PvocZbP5tQrmG_BHZRQseef6Ry2U" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="239" data-original-width="320" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdAuBdfMoyWWSbyCXUY4l9y8_i-zA9eiDfkqxmu0AN1Wmg6NWgvamZp-oD-KxXHAhbvd3uTBn5EQPRn_6KISuqCt5azEH4DWp8c0tn-Upcase-tAYzjlvJ6zD2WrfsghzldXDgzE3tjyPd7l_rQAWLeX_vog_wYC3PvocZbP5tQrmG_BHZRQseef6Ry2U=w200-h149" width="200" /></a></div></div></div>Thanks so much for taking time to stop by. 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But this time I wanted to see what I could do with my neglected Altenew's Handpicked Bouquet. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIeYhuv5ScTZwfcvROjUxGs8NmTi5cH97Yrf-T8yf7pk8VJyuDi5V1ru6DFiroHctpjy7EfC7dh5qZK-iu_BZuwdtsiokhWMpopVAszieOxHXERntoIR0g1gUBvmKxoXe9IiEOQLeIsfvQ0gyws4CN3QLfDFQf77Wcax8aXV6JRFHIkw8g9GWekONtwOg/s1597/Altenew%20January.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1597" data-original-width="1443" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIeYhuv5ScTZwfcvROjUxGs8NmTi5cH97Yrf-T8yf7pk8VJyuDi5V1ru6DFiroHctpjy7EfC7dh5qZK-iu_BZuwdtsiokhWMpopVAszieOxHXERntoIR0g1gUBvmKxoXe9IiEOQLeIsfvQ0gyws4CN3QLfDFQf77Wcax8aXV6JRFHIkw8g9GWekONtwOg/w361-h400/Altenew%20January.jpg" width="361" /></a></div>It has an outline image with solid images to "color" it in. The solid stamps are actually fairly easy to line up when you use a dark ink for the outline. I pulled out inks as close as I could get to the inspiration colors: Brilliance Pearlescent Sky Blue, PTI Blueberry Sky, CN9 Sprout and PTI New Leaf. I added white gouache splatters to the bouquet and attached it to another diecut for stability. The background was made with a brown scrap and Altenew Deck Planks embossing folder. I carefully added some random areas of white pigment ink and wiped with a paper towel. Really love how it changed the look, just a bit. I die cut Altenew Fancy Hello diecut from Blueberry Sky cardstock and attached it slightly offset to a white diecut. Hero Arts sequins were just the right shade. I may use this for a birthday card. I'm also entering <a href="https://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/inspired-by-blue.html" target="_blank">Inspired By...Blue</a>. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img data-original-height="665" data-original-width="1200" height="111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwIyCggRZ3DvtbmmRl2J1Q-EapjnCDAFMQHHxujwMztLkeVN39jygNAVHZXsqksSJa8Z7B4cJXA0l-ac0VwJCk5DSENFK1mMXDJnPmlMO8FNy8xL2pYHglz7i3x5v3ETOxSqedAuBEwqjjtMWazLp8QWhoXH0mJUrYn-ZxuXBo4yrZ-0n9PUaZhdR4tXw=w200-h111" width="200" /><img data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5gE2PuerdqaFxJ3OMzPGY1UIMmyP8Wsqn7qCsGVXt5xNLqH83lemysYPpYbfNbjJXNBcMpIex7eq3IJ_0G8GcrFDKAdtM8jWwNd4BkOJxcAYeAn-8D1Fp1yRZpMObcAuULvvqToIZmjpPg3RgtRcsJ_jo_TNeyDHBdyS7PrUQEaSbSM8I6rUgvhw4o5Y=w200-h200" width="200" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXAv6n6XLj-HTMayVk8o50LOIOD8_IdrqDKT7eYJYOLLJjEkpjBSlf16Iy0GjmCR2GnNMr2zFZPvt6FKyP5i3t2cwMSvly59jHdejmsXFELxGKzf4puhXXnmkhAQ5DgBTgcG0uyC6YIsv4pFWWxCugFbD9jQiCc50zrfvUp8jNJfR07XBdH_EIq6CSXLs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXAv6n6XLj-HTMayVk8o50LOIOD8_IdrqDKT7eYJYOLLJjEkpjBSlf16Iy0GjmCR2GnNMr2zFZPvt6FKyP5i3t2cwMSvly59jHdejmsXFELxGKzf4puhXXnmkhAQ5DgBTgcG0uyC6YIsv4pFWWxCugFbD9jQiCc50zrfvUp8jNJfR07XBdH_EIq6CSXLs=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div></div>Next is a white on white Christmas card with a touch of gold for <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/christmas-kickstart-challenge-82-midas.html" target="_blank">Christmas Kickstart</a>. I used 2 of my newest products which I really love. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1HRqv4Az60M6FRoYTVnca9VLt9rQTivCbrYdFMe5DR-y7l5ka_PYIYKHDZVDhmNoVLj1dqB7vuOdy50y-j8OkVQJFo0TpUheBfgfFnjz9Xte2Oe6yjecnvg8Nc2wRf4Q8DXz7MOY_4fZMmrUM5pTEADJvDouCJ3t7HnGQ5BxRII4u_pNnsD7SGrAOWmA/s1482/Christmas%20Kickstart,%20SSS%20Flickr,%20SSS%20IG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1482" data-original-width="1391" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1HRqv4Az60M6FRoYTVnca9VLt9rQTivCbrYdFMe5DR-y7l5ka_PYIYKHDZVDhmNoVLj1dqB7vuOdy50y-j8OkVQJFo0TpUheBfgfFnjz9Xte2Oe6yjecnvg8Nc2wRf4Q8DXz7MOY_4fZMmrUM5pTEADJvDouCJ3t7HnGQ5BxRII4u_pNnsD7SGrAOWmA/w375-h400/Christmas%20Kickstart,%20SSS%20Flickr,%20SSS%20IG.jpg" width="375" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">SSS Fanciful Flurries embossing folder was used on a white panel which I then mounted to a white card. A drop of Goldenrod Stickles was added to each snowflake center. Birch Press Handwritten Merry Christmas and Outline die was cut from the same white cardstock and stacked 2 high. I used vellum for the shadow diecut.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO5KeTZQDyB9_a2NoM04N-BXkZJvgKF8642JTIjlVcZQzClv4aY6jXfip9WOCGjgNogdZTOFdvyave-vh0Fpl6ZFU4hLbeksHWXmOZn7ssJJhd22J2autiqavzPTDfNFEvSskzZ_dOx_0Wiiga6LYy9P7-5QsoC-Hpq6rsyIhWnBmMtArITtgolZIL6FY/s1956/Christmas%20Kickstart,%20SSS%20Flickr,%20SSS%20IG%20close%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1956" data-original-width="1955" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO5KeTZQDyB9_a2NoM04N-BXkZJvgKF8642JTIjlVcZQzClv4aY6jXfip9WOCGjgNogdZTOFdvyave-vh0Fpl6ZFU4hLbeksHWXmOZn7ssJJhd22J2autiqavzPTDfNFEvSskzZ_dOx_0Wiiga6LYy9P7-5QsoC-Hpq6rsyIhWnBmMtArITtgolZIL6FY/s320/Christmas%20Kickstart,%20SSS%20Flickr,%20SSS%20IG%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I know some of you may have seen more snowflakes than you wanted to, but hopefully you can enjoy seeing paper ones. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQiqGEYfAEmdQahzsj05YLSsDLr0X4K_4KIH3YNSJc0z7jIiU6__0Roy3GZXwAVCJA71CQAfQpaHXTz1y3CpZDK_nIKrPaLVYIsO8N257Apr_Mg1VwnVlwmeXCPxoHic4h48TUoWJgO5ZGDkm-BJPqmaoDZVCRZqG_HnOTJ0MqVmE75rK420NY1SA9kTY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="225" data-original-width="400" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQiqGEYfAEmdQahzsj05YLSsDLr0X4K_4KIH3YNSJc0z7jIiU6__0Roy3GZXwAVCJA71CQAfQpaHXTz1y3CpZDK_nIKrPaLVYIsO8N257Apr_Mg1VwnVlwmeXCPxoHic4h48TUoWJgO5ZGDkm-BJPqmaoDZVCRZqG_HnOTJ0MqVmE75rK420NY1SA9kTY=w200-h113" width="200" /></a></div>My long-time friend, <a href="https://mypapertales.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa</a>, has a beautiful mood board for inspiration at <a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/just-us-girls-710-moodboard-week.html" target="_blank">Just Us Girls</a>. I was immediately drawn to the gray heart pillow in the top center photo. I thought I had gray felt, but turns out I have just about every other color--haha! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMIAFL2ejVfbAmDkRWCe0_lYXlVw_mhgE-3zNCVeim5wjkgu091F0-rbRNfhBXhTvampvbJs0fdv_-sp962ceujGQxju70RgxWnoBZ8vsECb8U4ngvHTg196MuxpVLHlmCmc-chxYSyTVennhxSwwqO52i9kJL_X9yG5j_F2ipGtZ2GqGMS3k30-C5aI/s1539/JUGS%20Moodboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1539" data-original-width="1398" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMIAFL2ejVfbAmDkRWCe0_lYXlVw_mhgE-3zNCVeim5wjkgu091F0-rbRNfhBXhTvampvbJs0fdv_-sp962ceujGQxju70RgxWnoBZ8vsECb8U4ngvHTg196MuxpVLHlmCmc-chxYSyTVennhxSwwqO52i9kJL_X9yG5j_F2ipGtZ2GqGMS3k30-C5aI/w364-h400/JUGS%20Moodboard.jpg" width="364" /></a></div>Instead I used a very old slightly textured gray cardstock to die cut Memory Box Grand Heart. In the same container of old paper, I found white velvet. You can't tell in a photo, but in person the Memory Box Bingham Heart diecut has that wonderful soft texture. I used the same gray paper for the background which I made by stamping Sweet 'n Sassy Knit Background lightly in white pigment ink. The gray panel was added to a scalloped Elizabeth Crafts rectangle as a nod to the edging of the pillow in the photo. Plus, I love scalloped edges! I stamped my old wood mounted Savvy Stamps sentiment in Versafine Clair Nocturne, added PRS splatters with white pigment ink and attached tiny pearls to some of the flower centers. The heart was backed with heavy weight cardstock to raise it slightly off the background. I'm going to need a wedding card soon, so may use this design in the wedding colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjefzhuz-DY1H4axrAM_AHMwhRb3M8r29ZEGxit2xkhgBHE3PuLYPok-WkeZhllBur3DT8lrhuOHMsmB-Kl75NVZX1fhHuCHLTHRpZpK2i9Nk-zwy0PAp1Mb3BvANsWFVFj5ic7hq0H-bBouEDd3lnWH2oHj3o6nbqsms7DwV4wwCsDBxv7hIKLhNAfeys" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjefzhuz-DY1H4axrAM_AHMwhRb3M8r29ZEGxit2xkhgBHE3PuLYPok-WkeZhllBur3DT8lrhuOHMsmB-Kl75NVZX1fhHuCHLTHRpZpK2i9Nk-zwy0PAp1Mb3BvANsWFVFj5ic7hq0H-bBouEDd3lnWH2oHj3o6nbqsms7DwV4wwCsDBxv7hIKLhNAfeys" width="240" /></a></div>Thanks so much for taking time to stop by. If your blog address is in your profile or comment, I will visit you.</div>
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You will have to admit--no doubt my card qualifies--haha! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMj9Y7kHNVHMOGlulZ5RmgHHE5CFQKYtiusFYJjKda7EkTIH-DtO4zLmjYDmUjR6rfpy3f2I-TqQ73_z29Lw3erya_tAvWNy08A4pXZ61ixlXXtgcq5iiMM-OPR0PgnPh6O00WsnOJdeuBu268wbtqrpjAC2E-YLo4tB94H94uFhbybu84gc6WcPBmeVo/s1436/Poppystamps,%20Snippets,%20SSS%20Monday%20retry%20poor%20quality.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1436" data-original-width="1360" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMj9Y7kHNVHMOGlulZ5RmgHHE5CFQKYtiusFYJjKda7EkTIH-DtO4zLmjYDmUjR6rfpy3f2I-TqQ73_z29Lw3erya_tAvWNy08A4pXZ61ixlXXtgcq5iiMM-OPR0PgnPh6O00WsnOJdeuBu268wbtqrpjAC2E-YLo4tB94H94uFhbybu84gc6WcPBmeVo/w379-h400/Poppystamps,%20Snippets,%20SSS%20Monday%20retry%20poor%20quality.jpg" width="379" /></a></div><div>This is the first time I've attached a cardstock panel to a double sided adhesive sheet so I could cover it with glitter. Before removing the adhesive liner, I die cut Poppystamps Triple Heart Twirl 3 times, as you can see. Then I poured on WOW Regal Sparkles which is just stunning in real life! And it doesn't rub off, in case you're wondering. There's a short video in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C2Tp_0NLNxQ/?img_index=1" target="_blank">my IG post</a>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmy_YXYcUFnmWvOIC_vz59G6k6axux1Mq7i-zt0GJkvMRQyQ3DjojL0y5plqUe7J-0loPgQO72AvLZYXZaoSyaIR7K3NZaOuSTzYG1VlmIh3RtVsIkf97Ddd6gjo2W_coOZa1evLsNGYBHRQDRpz__6Lo9K2mwOTQCbSqdH52R2-q2iZlXGz1kUa0z1U/s1843/Poppystamps,%20Snippets,%20SSS%20Monday%20close%20up%20retry.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1843" data-original-width="1827" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmy_YXYcUFnmWvOIC_vz59G6k6axux1Mq7i-zt0GJkvMRQyQ3DjojL0y5plqUe7J-0loPgQO72AvLZYXZaoSyaIR7K3NZaOuSTzYG1VlmIh3RtVsIkf97Ddd6gjo2W_coOZa1evLsNGYBHRQDRpz__6Lo9K2mwOTQCbSqdH52R2-q2iZlXGz1kUa0z1U/s320/Poppystamps,%20Snippets,%20SSS%20Monday%20close%20up%20retry.jpg" width="317" /></a></div></div><div>I attached the hearts panel to a white card without gluing down the hearts. Took several tries to come up with how to add a birthday sentiment. Finally, I thought to stamp the words on AJVD stitched hearts using parts of 2 PTI sentiments from Simple Stems. Looks so much better than the die cut happy birthday I almost put across the middle. I'm also entering <a href="https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-471-celebration-theme.html" target="_blank">The Snippets Playground</a> where we're celebrating Di's 12th anniversary trying to keep everyone in order--haha! I'm also entering <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=34168" target="_blank">SSS Monday</a> and <a href="https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/seize-birthday-275-embossing-wet-or-dry.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday</a>.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq-egcuYrNpPAskPG2zbRHsl2teJGq2MGfMCIzGe5NJIhphLtf90t0sBcadi4sc47ctUNUH__wXmFCVJ-EEnImTLG-11HHNIovMZjDZqpJqxUTxC38djXmkXI8EBIfzSRuUC-ZWEdmExzKiHipPjAze1aEw0bVoqOD9jkOC3JUzpdBHNS3L4bYRyYZrxQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="312" data-original-width="320" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq-egcuYrNpPAskPG2zbRHsl2teJGq2MGfMCIzGe5NJIhphLtf90t0sBcadi4sc47ctUNUH__wXmFCVJ-EEnImTLG-11HHNIovMZjDZqpJqxUTxC38djXmkXI8EBIfzSRuUC-ZWEdmExzKiHipPjAze1aEw0bVoqOD9jkOC3JUzpdBHNS3L4bYRyYZrxQ=w200-h195" width="200" /></a><img data-original-height="202" data-original-width="252" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZNjNG3_GS9RVbaaDEXq8QlCP-NGnwEGX-bVRjmknPRCGwSu25gOHRBXRBSfvmH8Ln6r1nLDSpAAM2yN3cNBjvEvvLzhuptZGTe1mtE6x3BgJvyE9toxa8cVTi9qFWu1yzJ-PLdGFhmpnnKsLjjbjEHhs2qiQJXqQI9J0y8M-W-RlmDSnuMAIpOcloLNU=w200-h161" width="200" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKLWeREhEijXLUodYr6RFxPySB0p9pO7R1rUtnBDtjVnuabnRZQZnipSrF1A1J7j74OXrnSUhgsuDM1pxEGykHf0y9C2NsObpDartOFyIaYfmTMSbY7gYyeaHpoAOCdkllDk9eXi4drOypCHsOkEqgi0wYd6dHm4Q5xZ39nhFWThZ2deY9WNw_mB5_ToI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="1250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKLWeREhEijXLUodYr6RFxPySB0p9pO7R1rUtnBDtjVnuabnRZQZnipSrF1A1J7j74OXrnSUhgsuDM1pxEGykHf0y9C2NsObpDartOFyIaYfmTMSbY7gYyeaHpoAOCdkllDk9eXi4drOypCHsOkEqgi0wYd6dHm4Q5xZ39nhFWThZ2deY9WNw_mB5_ToI=w200-h200" width="200" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKLWeREhEijXLUodYr6RFxPySB0p9pO7R1rUtnBDtjVnuabnRZQZnipSrF1A1J7j74OXrnSUhgsuDM1pxEGykHf0y9C2NsObpDartOFyIaYfmTMSbY7gYyeaHpoAOCdkllDk9eXi4drOypCHsOkEqgi0wYd6dHm4Q5xZ39nhFWThZ2deY9WNw_mB5_ToI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjoh_jJy_Ydoxj17XxKsZBMLX7mlyo52nI3XooS7xtv9obLtGImYEkehMLDdy1DDv9h8qoi9vyYPV48ta_OrOHo3GSf08mqlzUQ2ZiZsDM_MTuX7-sjSpwHe1TRUX5San4G58Vu0cEr-Q8SQIvYPYJLZHplhhpuZ2xF7LhqZ70bCrUdqWCfUFnNur1RYwg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjoh_jJy_Ydoxj17XxKsZBMLX7mlyo52nI3XooS7xtv9obLtGImYEkehMLDdy1DDv9h8qoi9vyYPV48ta_OrOHo3GSf08mqlzUQ2ZiZsDM_MTuX7-sjSpwHe1TRUX5San4G58Vu0cEr-Q8SQIvYPYJLZHplhhpuZ2xF7LhqZ70bCrUdqWCfUFnNur1RYwg=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks so much for taking time to stop by. 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Such a surprise and honor! <div>I think you're going to really like Challenge #79: Copper and Green. Remember, you can use any hues of the two colors and neutrals are welcome. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6LC-F8pV0O4BxIK8OFyw6eMr1ahbPDrgYBsA8NeJ3Yg-evcBnHdBaj-YILpKdsdkRy3doQ84Jqb9QBnO3fjDhpppIdeN5ye_nUiMN9QlpaLkBBQoLjnHGJXQ32OBWsJ5X8OMnEBQW5McUoAbFLOKK5060Hpujn3e1pLlsep5Ac0_F_JoSU5KU0KNXTc/s295/CH%20%2379%20Copper%20and%20Green.001.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="295" data-original-width="240" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6LC-F8pV0O4BxIK8OFyw6eMr1ahbPDrgYBsA8NeJ3Yg-evcBnHdBaj-YILpKdsdkRy3doQ84Jqb9QBnO3fjDhpppIdeN5ye_nUiMN9QlpaLkBBQoLjnHGJXQ32OBWsJ5X8OMnEBQW5McUoAbFLOKK5060Hpujn3e1pLlsep5Ac0_F_JoSU5KU0KNXTc/s1600/CH%20%2379%20Copper%20and%20Green.001.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>I started by embossing one of my favorite background stamps, PFS Lush Vines, on black watercolor paper using my very old JudiKins Metallic Copper embossing powder. Then I painted the leaves with Altenew Metallic watercolors. I used one of the green watercolors as is and mixed a lighter one with a color I thought would give it a copper tinge. The little dots were glittered using a Quickie Glue Pen and Elizabeth Crafts Sweet Basil. I gave up trying for a better picture after what seemed like 100 attempts--haha! Hopefully, you can get an idea of the look in this angled shot. You can see the shimmer and shine in my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C2K2Zyope0i/?img_index=1" target="_blank">IG post</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsK48xypZEgfVIbXlmkvve5EhMby1Gpg3-b_jsfgrcQP_C8edt-lH5YgvIutLDFSdbLxMiXkmBnI71RACc7XnajDPvgOriofYBS2dRFk8C0RA6fJIPpaUCrSI4Sy9bcKZG5fejNnM5TwLiefs2hunlPim99VYjDiZxZmcMezsOI3m4Cn8nNsB3L0ufso/s1357/Color%20Hues%20GD%20use.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="1247" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsK48xypZEgfVIbXlmkvve5EhMby1Gpg3-b_jsfgrcQP_C8edt-lH5YgvIutLDFSdbLxMiXkmBnI71RACc7XnajDPvgOriofYBS2dRFk8C0RA6fJIPpaUCrSI4Sy9bcKZG5fejNnM5TwLiefs2hunlPim99VYjDiZxZmcMezsOI3m4Cn8nNsB3L0ufso/w368-h400/Color%20Hues%20GD%20use.jpg" width="368" /></a></div>I painted a vellum scrap for the branches from PFS Dainty Blossoms diecuts, as well as an oval cardstock diecut, also from a scrap. The edges of the card front and a sentiment from PFS Perfect Sentiments were copper embossed to match. Hope I've inspired you to join the challenge. Check out the blog for lots of inspiration from the talented DT. 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I was inspired by <a href="https://aaacards.blogspot.com/2024/01/aaa-cards-challenge-256-sketch.html" target="_blank">the sketch at AAA Cards Challenge</a>, so will enter the gallery.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1po05yDjVUw0ktBn5GYJw3nrB-_TRnV_p_NAWBaJRzOJi1sNCVqTaUNUg8zXzUBHgFJ17LZ_DDeotg6sJftnb8PhjGOa1_zqEmXHS49GKHfEgapi8j0CdeW6sCvAl-rlC-3VHlmOgitSQSD7S-lb3A5s__KAs45lVW3VlekQ388roDaj95e8bWuyYYUU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1po05yDjVUw0ktBn5GYJw3nrB-_TRnV_p_NAWBaJRzOJi1sNCVqTaUNUg8zXzUBHgFJ17LZ_DDeotg6sJftnb8PhjGOa1_zqEmXHS49GKHfEgapi8j0CdeW6sCvAl-rlC-3VHlmOgitSQSD7S-lb3A5s__KAs45lVW3VlekQ388roDaj95e8bWuyYYUU" width="240" /></a></div>Thank you for all the sweet comments about my joining the Time Out DT. 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The challenge rotation is unique and fun: </div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>We Challenge You to be... </li><li>Inspired by Words</li><li>Photo</li><li>Theme </li></ul></div></blockquote>We're starting 2024 with <a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-254-new-introducing-new.html" target="_blank">challenge #254, We Inspire You to be...New</a>.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRlbo-XqckU9xv_iRchKkP1nLXtzbHfjPS5rWgmdTpNKPxAnMYbaLbxYDpX9x8AOZN4wcM00TIV78NlQSi1BJh8gru4_Yj0OJcGkwZEANG6L_pC579-p-BcL1YDGqqTkcgElnEeNMiGF1dMgRCvamDCAWnJpWj197RlWeaGnMYrYfNPzBvivuQ4JfKic4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRlbo-XqckU9xv_iRchKkP1nLXtzbHfjPS5rWgmdTpNKPxAnMYbaLbxYDpX9x8AOZN4wcM00TIV78NlQSi1BJh8gru4_Yj0OJcGkwZEANG6L_pC579-p-BcL1YDGqqTkcgElnEeNMiGF1dMgRCvamDCAWnJpWj197RlWeaGnMYrYfNPzBvivuQ4JfKic4=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div>There are lots of ways to go with this one. I chose to try a new technique recently done by the Group of Seven Cardmakers: <a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2023/11/smooshing-with-cling-wrap.html" target="_blank">Smooshing with Cling Wrap</a>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja5exhgZXNgDDA8JiiFtVyRfJZmch4rY-f-FMcKxJx5YtCY1kPmASLSVJc01LO5gerbYQeUCuxBGwIMjS88bNEFBvG7mtMrKucgmd2_xdlT5APOYz2y8TNVjqdLCFTlt_H0rBYyQ6_VHjurwKNWWQbPY9lsa07L_O7Z716sDeflQghWj9KBTCeNb8Ozpk/s1467/January%20card%20one.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1189" data-original-width="1467" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja5exhgZXNgDDA8JiiFtVyRfJZmch4rY-f-FMcKxJx5YtCY1kPmASLSVJc01LO5gerbYQeUCuxBGwIMjS88bNEFBvG7mtMrKucgmd2_xdlT5APOYz2y8TNVjqdLCFTlt_H0rBYyQ6_VHjurwKNWWQbPY9lsa07L_O7Z716sDeflQghWj9KBTCeNb8Ozpk/w400-h324/January%20card%20one.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I sprinkled Lindy's Magicals in Prima Donna Purple and Tibetan Poppy Teal on a watercolor panel which I spritzed with water. While it was wet, I crumpled a piece of cling wrap, put a heavy book on top and left it to dry overnight. The close up photo shows the lines it created and the shimmer from the Magicals.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVLhRMOW7eTtiCmkI-T3TjVRAo0B8NVk0EHgNtFJQP9NuNMcsh6dXROQKHsJtn-HnBhlC7F4o2fJSqEdJcBIBCnxfq25PL_Lb4ebBr_hXC2i28WVyo2-vWYW34I3PL2xc3qjAycNsK87oeOQatyfz5NYO-KZZahSKKmj5z_UahqdeS4V6QRCu6viKuGo/s1326/January%20card%20one%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1222" data-original-width="1326" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVLhRMOW7eTtiCmkI-T3TjVRAo0B8NVk0EHgNtFJQP9NuNMcsh6dXROQKHsJtn-HnBhlC7F4o2fJSqEdJcBIBCnxfq25PL_Lb4ebBr_hXC2i28WVyo2-vWYW34I3PL2xc3qjAycNsK87oeOQatyfz5NYO-KZZahSKKmj5z_UahqdeS4V6QRCu6viKuGo/s320/January%20card%20one%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I silver embossed the beautiful image from Gina K Designs Holiday Tapestry. Just so happens that <a href="https://ginakdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Gina K Designs</a> is sponsoring this challenge! Be sure to enter for a chance to win a store credit and be a future guest designer. I used Memory Box black glossy cardstock for the PTI Pierced Feature Frame and Penny Black word diecuts. The silver dots are from Spellbinders. You can see inspiration from the DT and find all the details about how to enter on the <a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-254-new-introducing-new.html" target="_blank">Time Out Challenges Blog</a>. Hope to see you in the gallery! </div><div>Thanks so much for taking time to stop by. If your blog address is in your profile or comment, I will visit you.</div><div><div>
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The flowers were die cut from scraps of green & purple cardstocks. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipeIviG_ffV9Gm4H2HCGd4wx7My-TSo7totaszq-hMcetG1i70WrRewexrd7984iAYhVzhFR_P2qIbt2wM2LAQCNVFBTOji5XWYe_y3MmEf-27PsNVXK9raqCT8MnC0ucDeIOK4LdZedaAUYgA46B5R5RHWrudS93a7A1eX1NKmamaBek2hh5vi4ZSc-c/s1671/Scraps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1503" data-original-width="1671" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipeIviG_ffV9Gm4H2HCGd4wx7My-TSo7totaszq-hMcetG1i70WrRewexrd7984iAYhVzhFR_P2qIbt2wM2LAQCNVFBTOji5XWYe_y3MmEf-27PsNVXK9raqCT8MnC0ucDeIOK4LdZedaAUYgA46B5R5RHWrudS93a7A1eX1NKmamaBek2hh5vi4ZSc-c/w200-h180/Scraps.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>I used vellum for the sentiment shadow, covered the words with Shimmer Pico Embellisher & colored over the flower details with a Clear Star Gelly Roll. 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The flowers were too orangey, so I gold embossed the birthday sentiment from HA Find Joy on a vellum strip. Never tire of Gansai Tambi gold watercolor splatters & gold Stickles. You can see the shine in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Sv8Hav77-/?img_index=1" target="_blank">my IG post</a>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2hp00ZHfooQzmhBmVNaZS2jt4YH5sBHfhEMw9hkKJ9gaMCNMBl4_mPR6VrPGvWWdLvB8klvRgzyu5FlRUHbHUek8AhKQrykYiCt1-Ex9bOxJJF-kHWypzZGg-cwcQ_b1a1oytyOrYJ-4Lh3dJFGmTN3_LD25SHW66iuL5O0id2sACqHwQv4BdB0woicU/s1746/Hero%20Arts%20Dec%20close%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1746" data-original-width="1713" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2hp00ZHfooQzmhBmVNaZS2jt4YH5sBHfhEMw9hkKJ9gaMCNMBl4_mPR6VrPGvWWdLvB8klvRgzyu5FlRUHbHUek8AhKQrykYiCt1-Ex9bOxJJF-kHWypzZGg-cwcQ_b1a1oytyOrYJ-4Lh3dJFGmTN3_LD25SHW66iuL5O0id2sACqHwQv4BdB0woicU/s320/Hero%20Arts%20Dec%20close%20up.jpg" width="314" /></a></div></div><div>I used gold metallic cardstock for a narrow mat & covered the card front with orange cardstock from my stash that was the right shade. 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Decided it was time to make a card with the 2 Merry Days diecuts. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCX0XgR_W9F1xskcdhdNCs9mkR6Kd2wgkbj1X1E4fc7DuvxRcE4XsKFYMQJEwSTh8UBh8zY9cbyR4epccK0XMzoP93Yn9t2tSWyfu3iuQATUBVYT6ukbX4ocvqG371I_glXwHsXf75D9vuyT42PuWUC1sFPVcgT-PHzRSvHj66F96ZZwruWVsQIJMvNWg/s1479/PFS%20Dec%202nd%20entry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1479" data-original-width="1382" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCX0XgR_W9F1xskcdhdNCs9mkR6Kd2wgkbj1X1E4fc7DuvxRcE4XsKFYMQJEwSTh8UBh8zY9cbyR4epccK0XMzoP93Yn9t2tSWyfu3iuQATUBVYT6ukbX4ocvqG371I_glXwHsXf75D9vuyT42PuWUC1sFPVcgT-PHzRSvHj66F96ZZwruWVsQIJMvNWg/w374-h400/PFS%20Dec%202nd%20entry.jpg" width="374" /></a></div>I embossed the green one, without the little images, using Hero Arts Sparkle powder. Then I attached it over the light pink tree which still had the images in place. The background is a PTI Classic Kraft panel debossed with an old TH snowflakes folder.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNIW0kp70SDPN8-vfCAkc6E2CFlOZtmblrGStpY9rasaqAmzYJ7N0vZk1JXXNjSdla5eb1auGgB9p3C_CSosgbU_fo65MGezSYz80flq3BVklwWSw6c0BrnLtjnPnyTMW9Oftmv0dx2AXwrUoI7cO0RzOVQYKAbfynDrvDl8hM8G4xJ1_Ng_GB9R7x-sA/s1997/PFS%20Dec%202nd%20entry%20close%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1997" data-original-width="1960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNIW0kp70SDPN8-vfCAkc6E2CFlOZtmblrGStpY9rasaqAmzYJ7N0vZk1JXXNjSdla5eb1auGgB9p3C_CSosgbU_fo65MGezSYz80flq3BVklwWSw6c0BrnLtjnPnyTMW9Oftmv0dx2AXwrUoI7cO0RzOVQYKAbfynDrvDl8hM8G4xJ1_Ng_GB9R7x-sA/s320/PFS%20Dec%202nd%20entry%20close%20up.jpg" width="314" /></a></div>The sentiment from PFS Classic Holiday Words was covered with Nuvo Glaze. You can see the sparkle & shine in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C1aZf-eyemm/?img_index=1" target="_blank">my IG post</a>. Luckily, the <a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/blogs/card-making-challenges/december-2023-challenge" target="_blank">PFS December challenge</a> is still open. 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</div>Gretahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16725341449030070385noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518452337254767147.post-17643891417625900852023-12-22T16:31:00.000-08:002023-12-22T19:28:24.557-08:00Pinkfresh, Memory Box, Altenew <div>My card for <a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/blogs/card-making-challenges/december-2023-challenge" target="_blank">Pinkfresh December Holiday Vibes</a> challenge is made with PFS Delicate Wreath stamped in CN9 Evergreen ink. I never get tired of using this wonderful wreath image!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL93tMPRhPNqA_ya2qreZyEXCPA4Da-3b9pShMWq8wh9nZcgudsfWsYPDiqTgtDV508bZq5dqIXN7E9VdviBuvs1vV0M6tAmAHg2p3c_cr64r0WiayfSrTFrp-nRx9I_ovBLvwueuz_PBqs2tWiN_SK6m1t9Kx4ECNnYTyvylfZZL_XMNv6zj1dJMhRPk/s1506/PFS%20Dec.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="1506" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL93tMPRhPNqA_ya2qreZyEXCPA4Da-3b9pShMWq8wh9nZcgudsfWsYPDiqTgtDV508bZq5dqIXN7E9VdviBuvs1vV0M6tAmAHg2p3c_cr64r0WiayfSrTFrp-nRx9I_ovBLvwueuz_PBqs2tWiN_SK6m1t9Kx4ECNnYTyvylfZZL_XMNv6zj1dJMhRPk/w400-h341/PFS%20Dec.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div>I dry embossed the panel with SSS Leaf Tumble folder & added dots of Star Dust Stickles to the wreath. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjur6ywDKwUn9nHQq48CCPxhyphenhyphen5QnTsDHK5-pcs9IbVixJ5SCxHKBkJHjBKzlT1qMErgxshTMZpbEek80nVIHAgU4FllvJEcL2kZekMVdtuG_jUDy87MqtmpSdSGgITv7U_0L3svxmAKNgDGJH_L1joql7Eu-8dnInshgsYdg7rkGfeTV7lnNCbusVsdm-s/s1400/PFS%20Dec%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1398" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjur6ywDKwUn9nHQq48CCPxhyphenhyphen5QnTsDHK5-pcs9IbVixJ5SCxHKBkJHjBKzlT1qMErgxshTMZpbEek80nVIHAgU4FllvJEcL2kZekMVdtuG_jUDy87MqtmpSdSGgITv7U_0L3svxmAKNgDGJH_L1joql7Eu-8dnInshgsYdg7rkGfeTV7lnNCbusVsdm-s/s320/PFS%20Dec%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Vellum was layered over white cardstock for the sentiment shadow from PFS Classic Holiday Words. It's amazing what a big difference that made, compared to just using white cardstock. Fresh, clean look--one of my favorite cards this year. Hopefully, the recipient likes it, too. I'm also entering <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-kickstart-challenge-81-if-its.html" target="_blank">Christmas Kickstart</a>.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh45LaXSlRCWd8z2XJ6p8hCg_K7VkKHqg8vSNfnNxauAtr2B3JUePGdS1qaISycySKJV88X3EB49ry1he0Df80fTzUvMZehvgBF2AmQC2BtozG9UsXrK_w7kSizELxjr55SbiDaL-Tab3CQS8T3PexzEcfl7LYgegaC4f3pnSPv4Q2-NfCupholKpgXnJI" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="234" data-original-width="250" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh45LaXSlRCWd8z2XJ6p8hCg_K7VkKHqg8vSNfnNxauAtr2B3JUePGdS1qaISycySKJV88X3EB49ry1he0Df80fTzUvMZehvgBF2AmQC2BtozG9UsXrK_w7kSizELxjr55SbiDaL-Tab3CQS8T3PexzEcfl7LYgegaC4f3pnSPv4Q2-NfCupholKpgXnJI=w200-h188" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHJLf6LrWd-JC7wfV-pOkWv3q_x11nwk711AWI7KDEwFqkgxQtqsTFG9zVEMj7jJclV371RcnXU7V9Kbg3kqR1XLJP-BqjWciyNjHybhNBAY5JDvjQHqvW7LkFLaiT54NGORKcX7NX-61p3Kjhpv96Lvq3I-r2fCXk-_zO4xtAqeiBDLXc4hW1diYsYyw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHJLf6LrWd-JC7wfV-pOkWv3q_x11nwk711AWI7KDEwFqkgxQtqsTFG9zVEMj7jJclV371RcnXU7V9Kbg3kqR1XLJP-BqjWciyNjHybhNBAY5JDvjQHqvW7LkFLaiT54NGORKcX7NX-61p3Kjhpv96Lvq3I-r2fCXk-_zO4xtAqeiBDLXc4hW1diYsYyw" width="240" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHJLf6LrWd-JC7wfV-pOkWv3q_x11nwk711AWI7KDEwFqkgxQtqsTFG9zVEMj7jJclV371RcnXU7V9Kbg3kqR1XLJP-BqjWciyNjHybhNBAY5JDvjQHqvW7LkFLaiT54NGORKcX7NX-61p3Kjhpv96Lvq3I-r2fCXk-_zO4xtAqeiBDLXc4hW1diYsYyw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>I entered the <a href="https://davebrethauer.typepad.com/outsidethebox/2023/12/memory-box-challenge-102-let-there-be-lights.html" target="_blank">Memory Box Patterned Paper challenge</a> via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C1EH7hoLiAI/?img_index=1" target="_blank">IG</a>. Thought you might like to see my card. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZZqor5IxbaBZsBsWk6O4K1RT2MFd1435Ozb3TalyWGU_AvqCe0N_7N9paAhgswkw4wQx0C_pb6ID4I3rnbKWmmA4rxiMpn2kVOafoGdFRjlBx_GzxlbKGoy4hqflX8tokGSHb-KX6EeUy1cs5wfAOULysoc8vOvgzhSHomb6KencPEKvg8x_h5MjA8fo/s1274/Memory%20Box%20Dec.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1274" data-original-width="1232" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZZqor5IxbaBZsBsWk6O4K1RT2MFd1435Ozb3TalyWGU_AvqCe0N_7N9paAhgswkw4wQx0C_pb6ID4I3rnbKWmmA4rxiMpn2kVOafoGdFRjlBx_GzxlbKGoy4hqflX8tokGSHb-KX6EeUy1cs5wfAOULysoc8vOvgzhSHomb6KencPEKvg8x_h5MjA8fo/w386-h400/Memory%20Box%20Dec.jpg" width="386" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://jeuxdevlin.com/" target="_blank">Cecile Ribon</a> is one of my favorite designers. Her recent cards using small diecuts inspired me to get out my old Memory Box Paper Angel. I die cut her from silver shimmer paper & from an old favorite MME paper pad called Merry Little Christmas. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyzBVc7hpx3s9z-v-u7NTyalekJpRceMfxEb3uceusN5WHdVEPQOOzxBgPJNMmqJTaiujLv5S7UM_lq5vUOi226YH5fdwZQ5wbC_rV_5-Jk8WGInGfPHd-Xv0cklcz1apwr09z7a2THzslQZ1TpESf1ppRuKy6AqSnHxsDmE6Wlfo5LUCe6Hf6EGEQaGw/s999/Memory%20Box%20Dec%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="999" data-original-width="999" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyzBVc7hpx3s9z-v-u7NTyalekJpRceMfxEb3uceusN5WHdVEPQOOzxBgPJNMmqJTaiujLv5S7UM_lq5vUOi226YH5fdwZQ5wbC_rV_5-Jk8WGInGfPHd-Xv0cklcz1apwr09z7a2THzslQZ1TpESf1ppRuKy6AqSnHxsDmE6Wlfo5LUCe6Hf6EGEQaGw/s320/Memory%20Box%20Dec%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Vellum was used for the face, the wings were brushed with shimmer & both her gown & wings were covered in Nuvo Glaze. There's a short video in my IG post that show the shimmer & shine a lot better than the picture. The wreath from PTI A Wreath for All Seasons was stamped multiple times in Soft Stone to get the intensity I wanted. My gray inks ( I have many!) were all too dark. The little branches are Impression Obsession.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6J24AP3yGnEa5CzbX7VUVi8uoD0fgSypmu8cEMf9l8gQZjb0q-3kzndCaJrps36IU0_bAj8HKcQ5xbDbM-p9qZAMsKV6Cn7TsjaVWVAh76cGxtV5iwJJVFlxHJm1oa-sQ_RuzIWpYZijwR4J4tmERmKznPPjD5wNUGbfpVcdI6dl78VBJNPwqt5XzoBo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="629" data-original-width="640" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6J24AP3yGnEa5CzbX7VUVi8uoD0fgSypmu8cEMf9l8gQZjb0q-3kzndCaJrps36IU0_bAj8HKcQ5xbDbM-p9qZAMsKV6Cn7TsjaVWVAh76cGxtV5iwJJVFlxHJm1oa-sQ_RuzIWpYZijwR4J4tmERmKznPPjD5wNUGbfpVcdI6dl78VBJNPwqt5XzoBo=w200-h197" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My last card is for the <a href="https://blog.altenew.com/ultimate-inspiration-challenge-year-review-2023/" target="_blank">Altenew Year in Review challenge</a>. I didn't get a card entered for the September challenge, as I didn't like my attempt using the colors.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy97yJ3cA2fKgsVr1Vy-bNsTu0yUYTFsYcEjsaL2KbL0aU8cdPPmA005ABpfvNVbRbQ6NNFxPqGBbI-447HDy3or7fQosZvp32WoKm8olxqj1QoIQ_CJzrqz4RhNiusHC9R6RKfGtscrw3PzehzZbZ5Knli5FBhik021M2oxow0s0YN4idWSJSge4eBIA/s1495/Altenew%20Dec%20Challenge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1495" data-original-width="1495" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy97yJ3cA2fKgsVr1Vy-bNsTu0yUYTFsYcEjsaL2KbL0aU8cdPPmA005ABpfvNVbRbQ6NNFxPqGBbI-447HDy3or7fQosZvp32WoKm8olxqj1QoIQ_CJzrqz4RhNiusHC9R6RKfGtscrw3PzehzZbZ5Knli5FBhik021M2oxow0s0YN4idWSJSge4eBIA/s320/Altenew%20Dec%20Challenge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My first try this time wasn't good either, but I turned over the panel I'd embossed with Altenew Floral Acanthus folder. The debossed side is beautiful! I cut it down & brushed on Altenew white metallic watercolor. That was too bright for my background of candied apple over aged mahogany, spiced marmalade & fossilized amber Distress Oxides. Decided to see how it'd look after brushing lightly with Brilliance Graphite Black. I actually liked it better toned down & with more definition. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq_WOTMvkDRjufbRo3zVdB4TulLM37ODCFmBxybBdQWmSk131JpU03HDucGn8yTDFv56TPKE2DmOlQcHAVE5FGm4y3x4zc70Da-4QkX5ziifwClSvkH0o3cLsrtFh7NMnk_wkcKQIfnMEeKZ1Ez3gulDLrOJFMnF0pQt78h8m7ZrnlDPBohyphenhyphen7GU-WD27c/s1672/Altenew%20Dec%20Challenge%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1672" data-original-width="1611" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq_WOTMvkDRjufbRo3zVdB4TulLM37ODCFmBxybBdQWmSk131JpU03HDucGn8yTDFv56TPKE2DmOlQcHAVE5FGm4y3x4zc70Da-4QkX5ziifwClSvkH0o3cLsrtFh7NMnk_wkcKQIfnMEeKZ1Ez3gulDLrOJFMnF0pQt78h8m7ZrnlDPBohyphenhyphen7GU-WD27c/s320/Altenew%20Dec%20Challenge%20close%20up.jpg" width="308" /></a></div>Essential Sentiment Strips sentiment was die cut from black glossy cardstock, which I also used for the mat. CN9 black enamel dots finish it off. I'm also entering <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-party-time-4/" target="_blank">SSS Wednesday</a>, <a href="https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-469.html" target="_blank">Snippets Playground</a> (used white & black glossy cardstock scraps) <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2023/12/have-wonderful-time-of-year-with-altenew.html" target="_blank">Die Cut Divas</a> & <a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/12/anything-goes-annual-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgL-ngd7HB0XyCR5-eNfZQaQeGhBID76kRFAVdc8IJrxgReLtaIL86ArKCc0jLt76yWE5vmk34QYh00UbNOkZbRtNhffHLbMl1ddQ1JxHM8DirWX4cy7C9-4LkJ63XMcmS058FlKOVPMibC5_XuB6Zr6xaV7LeUdH9nY664J_2XkhkPTTUT_v5BlbnmwfU" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Thanks so much for taking time to stop by. If your blog address is in your profile or comment, I will visit you.</div></div></div>
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Gretahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16725341449030070385noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518452337254767147.post-25228732239042141982023-12-13T11:43:00.000-08:002023-12-19T19:19:39.361-08:00Birthdays and ChristmasSometimes I make wintry themed cards for December birthdays, but here's one that looks more summery. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Bwvl-AhQyNoOEXd6q-XVKRfFn_su0uC835Hlo7SCi54WLwN0pkieIw0u9BWXfk9CMg8eGlW3NHTnwg6aDuRhNL8CSzfR4Y49oNcAtH0HwaQL_U43OEjKHs15V4OzCqbwbn-OeWDN6xD2-pFJdHI3VQrgCipqHAAMSxWOma7XwhmwobiB1ZUWv6QknTY/s1452/DCD,%20The%20Flower%20Challenge%20Dec.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1205" data-original-width="1452" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Bwvl-AhQyNoOEXd6q-XVKRfFn_su0uC835Hlo7SCi54WLwN0pkieIw0u9BWXfk9CMg8eGlW3NHTnwg6aDuRhNL8CSzfR4Y49oNcAtH0HwaQL_U43OEjKHs15V4OzCqbwbn-OeWDN6xD2-pFJdHI3VQrgCipqHAAMSxWOma7XwhmwobiB1ZUWv6QknTY/w400-h333/DCD,%20The%20Flower%20Challenge%20Dec.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Thought my friend might enjoy a break from the weather--in a card, at least! I gold embossed Alex Syberia's Spring Garden & used the coloring stencils with PTI Summer Sunrise, Harvest Gold, Honey Nut, Simply Chartreuse & Ripe Avocado. The PTI Essential Sentiments word fit perfectly. I made the card from PTI Classic Kraft & splattered with gold Gansai Tambi watercolor.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLCGa-T8cRPbp7SwGRmA_er9fcbe5U18bEvQjOzSA2Wtf-97CWTJbiGZqadnu4vG_DCXHLxjF5LrBzYPQOpSDJcp28GVj9aOqJVDbHNFyjMw3IHm2W9hlRs8oDOJ7mlCXoubJfpdMKnVaUlVcceo5frDTwHFgYl5Ky1ii-yRzNRWq2P9K8hMV-7p9W_Q/s1520/DCD,%20The%20Flower%20Challenge%20Dec%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1380" data-original-width="1520" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLCGa-T8cRPbp7SwGRmA_er9fcbe5U18bEvQjOzSA2Wtf-97CWTJbiGZqadnu4vG_DCXHLxjF5LrBzYPQOpSDJcp28GVj9aOqJVDbHNFyjMw3IHm2W9hlRs8oDOJ7mlCXoubJfpdMKnVaUlVcceo5frDTwHFgYl5Ky1ii-yRzNRWq2P9K8hMV-7p9W_Q/w320-h291/DCD,%20The%20Flower%20Challenge%20Dec%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I like the softness from the kraft & the Altenew matte gold sequins. Fun to get a different look from the same stamp by changing colors. I'm entering <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2023/12/have-wonderful-time-of-year-with-altenew.html" target="_blank">Die Cut Divas</a> & <a href="https://theflowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-flower-challenge-87-use-gold.html" target="_blank">The Flower Challenge</a>. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKc0csg1gDnw8uw7fCPDWIi1TUwkoc3Tf8bv3-9mi4FECTqCEm5WtDy5GPAUqLz5JijwOoyeN-rVDk09qhc1TT8qur27TxZ5P57cElSIlbC7e3HHnV3RL1mDnKxVooAFjcx4bg_j4iDDN3_9mXj-u665P254ycJ2PribAV1l-P4jo96r8Sqd3_TZoxfQA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="105" data-original-width="170" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKc0csg1gDnw8uw7fCPDWIi1TUwkoc3Tf8bv3-9mi4FECTqCEm5WtDy5GPAUqLz5JijwOoyeN-rVDk09qhc1TT8qur27TxZ5P57cElSIlbC7e3HHnV3RL1mDnKxVooAFjcx4bg_j4iDDN3_9mXj-u665P254ycJ2PribAV1l-P4jo96r8Sqd3_TZoxfQA=w200-h124" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDWQXc__-_sNI8Za2JUBqqyaADtgHm07TeI0K6Xc7PztI-zejIQZ5ojLE_svpBznyUuEF41VHdgThbPBcRl6LUz9UGTcmNJIk9_rMtdTToBXlY3963qZvKuqczwFYiZVThm3lPZ2VlPCKnIOjd9WpuM25o9qGLhGVyWNMyQcARO20LytQIcTt0UHHLUDg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDWQXc__-_sNI8Za2JUBqqyaADtgHm07TeI0K6Xc7PztI-zejIQZ5ojLE_svpBznyUuEF41VHdgThbPBcRl6LUz9UGTcmNJIk9_rMtdTToBXlY3963qZvKuqczwFYiZVThm3lPZ2VlPCKnIOjd9WpuM25o9qGLhGVyWNMyQcARO20LytQIcTt0UHHLUDg=w200-h150" width="200" /></a></div></div></div>My hubby's birthday is also in December & I knew I wanted to use SSS Forest Border embossing folder. I started by inking a panel in DO prize ribbon, lucky clover & vintage photo. After using the folder, I lightly rubbed the raised edges with white pigment ink & heat embossed with WOW White Twinkle powder. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO9aCa6J7kbukB00-pwPvfIT7Vj-SZXXj1MAM9GuH8r0NZpXAnBwgxrWAf1mz4W-_He1knisqpg5dNRkH0wYu7Rh70eQ8loc5C9zEEVFW0IDrJDA9ah-hMxnlWblxXYbdLBSbbYlq7PDgg-tT1r0Lfbj1ke3Ux7fOMexMJv-rEwgNpVw-xj1QAVfGkpCs/s1396/Time%20Out,%20Inkspirational%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1181" data-original-width="1396" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO9aCa6J7kbukB00-pwPvfIT7Vj-SZXXj1MAM9GuH8r0NZpXAnBwgxrWAf1mz4W-_He1knisqpg5dNRkH0wYu7Rh70eQ8loc5C9zEEVFW0IDrJDA9ah-hMxnlWblxXYbdLBSbbYlq7PDgg-tT1r0Lfbj1ke3Ux7fOMexMJv-rEwgNpVw-xj1QAVfGkpCs/w400-h339/Time%20Out,%20Inkspirational%201.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>You can see the beautiful sparkle in the short video below or in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0vBPqcpJi2/?img_index=1">my IG post</a>.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxDgWf9F0nlQy5uIYgoKDZF4ZV18MFBswW-fROSgLnd4t0c_e37AFJOojT91T-4eXltMMhSzmFatIyLCPEBWg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>I added TH Snowfall Grit Paste to the bottom of the panel & splattered white gouache. The Uniko sentiment was double embossed on vellum with Versafine Clair Blue Belle & clear ep. I really like how the blue frame makes the tree panel stand out & hubby loves his "fancy" card. I'm entering <a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-253-sparkly.html" target="_blank">Time Out</a> & <a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/inkspirational-challenge-304-designers.html" target="_blank">Inkspirational</a>.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9LozTXZwhoPPhTKr9Qui3PqL5KrIyN-GpPs_PY4f9vH0hoTMy1GJ3ZRIPw_n3Ndq0nN4x1Fjzzg5Zr8Wl9qdUsFPpmZ-I9B20-2oYfMaQ608ft-SOrLH5ZNPL2aZ2bjyCCUD4p5h6l59BhR80TYI_WZ3_ZKnhE51a80vLLtULkQGmY5JU-dnYc2fVnnQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9LozTXZwhoPPhTKr9Qui3PqL5KrIyN-GpPs_PY4f9vH0hoTMy1GJ3ZRIPw_n3Ndq0nN4x1Fjzzg5Zr8Wl9qdUsFPpmZ-I9B20-2oYfMaQ608ft-SOrLH5ZNPL2aZ2bjyCCUD4p5h6l59BhR80TYI_WZ3_ZKnhE51a80vLLtULkQGmY5JU-dnYc2fVnnQ=w200-h200" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiMZfYryOaFRmVQFgKzop7FuZZWC8abfj-n1Yv9-KZOP2B9FXHjaBcQh2UVOHE7wMNJtpihvABKE9f37ritVcOEQFG2P3SAEFqccyEgGdEc1wGspIDWsYSEKV6Swav2gPLaW0O3dgauN-j5U0JMdLphcWsmQMBe00TNyjegM_AvEqCxi7Ya020Rdb5f6A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiMZfYryOaFRmVQFgKzop7FuZZWC8abfj-n1Yv9-KZOP2B9FXHjaBcQh2UVOHE7wMNJtpihvABKE9f37ritVcOEQFG2P3SAEFqccyEgGdEc1wGspIDWsYSEKV6Swav2gPLaW0O3dgauN-j5U0JMdLphcWsmQMBe00TNyjegM_AvEqCxi7Ya020Rdb5f6A=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I fell in love with Poppystamps Pine Needle Shoots die as soon as I saw a wreath made with it. I wanted to put my own spin on it & this is what I came up with. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTXQYdgzBt0lVjjt5x3zZTpYqo0VsZaEXTqRZc-RoQbkSdeEh80NSHCN2Ec1h9uLqzo7UOIJNUkTZS8gXBdqFJVdDuYI4nbJQETq-aFk2nwIFmtBC6n-9mSVw0kebDHqxkQgbpVYOG2_zZdWP_ZOE2MfgFv1d-bj-SE-ZV3N2R5-qUy-u8d09nPJa8hg/s1454/Poppystamps,%20Christmas%20Kickstart,%20TTTC.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1454" data-original-width="1315" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTXQYdgzBt0lVjjt5x3zZTpYqo0VsZaEXTqRZc-RoQbkSdeEh80NSHCN2Ec1h9uLqzo7UOIJNUkTZS8gXBdqFJVdDuYI4nbJQETq-aFk2nwIFmtBC6n-9mSVw0kebDHqxkQgbpVYOG2_zZdWP_ZOE2MfgFv1d-bj-SE-ZV3N2R5-qUy-u8d09nPJa8hg/w361-h400/Poppystamps,%20Christmas%20Kickstart,%20TTTC.jpg" width="361" /></a></div>I die cut the one piece die with 5 shoots from 2 shades of green cardstock. All but the smallest diecuts were arranged on a PTI Twig Wreath die cut from brown cardstock. The little red dots were in my stash. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx7jzNU9D4MbSCdJda_HEFV058cbylWL15IePp62j-30AG1twA2H7-SmtTbotrKuU5ZxOjlMSgyd3KHwEtyqpv2bK4dgiZddWiWTQgFog1KBHUEGWPeXRKerIPX-WrRJ38139gFLGKTnyfKppPlFR1izywKt6sDeCnW_tUtn30bQ1ZE8Rkx9yD7pOXJWU/s1058/Poppystamps,%20Christmas%20Kickstart,%20TTTC%20close%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1058" data-original-width="1057" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx7jzNU9D4MbSCdJda_HEFV058cbylWL15IePp62j-30AG1twA2H7-SmtTbotrKuU5ZxOjlMSgyd3KHwEtyqpv2bK4dgiZddWiWTQgFog1KBHUEGWPeXRKerIPX-WrRJ38139gFLGKTnyfKppPlFR1izywKt6sDeCnW_tUtn30bQ1ZE8Rkx9yD7pOXJWU/s320/Poppystamps,%20Christmas%20Kickstart,%20TTTC%20close%20up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I stamped HA sentiment on a Memory Box white woodgrain panel using Versafine Clair Nocturne. Turned out to be one of my favorite cards! 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