We had a fun camping trip which included a new experience: watching pelicans fish in the bay. I was absolutely mesmerized & took about 100 pictures knowing they probably wouldn't come out very good. Thought you might enjoy a couple anyway. I've never taken stamping supplies with me on our trips, but this time I did since it was a pretty simple design. 
It came out OK, (posted here) but once I got home I decided it needed some layers. Here's the final version. I had trouble getting back into cardmaking, so started with my favorite PTI MIM challenge. I don't use my Gelatos very often & couldn't wait to try out the technique in the video. I used PTI Friendly Flowers & Wonderful Words: Hello with PTI inks Sweet Blush, Melon Berry, Spring Moss, Limeade Ice & Spring Rain along with Versafine Vintage Sepia. The Gelatos rubbed over the stamped images are Peach, Pistachio & Metallic Blueberry. I used the linen/canvas impression plate for a bit of texture. 
First time to use these sweet peachy iridescent gems I got in close-out. I'm also entering the monthly challenge at Verve & SSS Wednesday.
Thanks so much for taking time to visit my blog.
Such pretty cards Greta and great photos! Looks like you had a great time! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteI like the changes you did with the hexagonal card and love the flowers on your second one. Great photos too. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove the photos and the cards! The hexagon card is fun and love the vellum!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a fun get-a-way, birdwatching and stamping too! Pretty cards Greta!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had fun! Love your MIM card! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your photos and cards, Greta! I love the subtle effects from the Gelatos! Your congrats card is lovely with that layered vellum, too! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Let’s Get Sentimental” Challenge! Happy weekend, Greta!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs and looks like you had a nice vacation near water. Happy Weekend, Shirleyxx
ReplyDeleteTotally gorgeous work! Jo x
ReplyDeleteBird watching seems interesting :) I guess I might nit do it just because I dont have that much of patience LOL Love your cards
ReplyDeletefantastic cards, greta... love your take on both MIM techniques! I would have enjoyed watching the pelicans, too. great photos!!
ReplyDeleteI really like the extra layer on the graduation card, Greta! It really brightens it up. And I love your Gelato technique! I gave it a try today and it ended in the trash. I need to watch the video again.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun camping trip! Your cards are very pretty! Great hexagon card with the vellum! And, second card is so lovely with the soft colored flowers!
ReplyDeleteIt was nice that you got to get away for a bit and what a great view you had. I love the water, it is so peaceful. Both of those cards are so pretty. I saw that video too and want to try the gelatos. They give such a soft look to your card.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are great, Greta! Sounds so peaceful and relaxing. Glad you were able to get away. Beautiful cards, with the layers on the first one, definitely turned up a notch from the first one. And love the sweet blooms on the second, so bright and sunny with the gelatos.
ReplyDeleteI bet you had a stellar, relaxing time. Your cards are just as gorgeous as those flying bird pictures and even more serene! Love the color combos and pattern mixes.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had fun!
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty, pretty card!
Glad you enjoyed your time away. Its good to take just a little something with incase you get a crafting itch.
ReplyDeleteWOW! You managed to catch the pelican in action! Two beautiful cards!
ReplyDeletePretty and cheerful. Both cards are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI agree on the layers for the first and it is stunning! I really like the quilted look and the sequins too! Your second card is lovely and could easily be framed! I really like what you did with the sentiment, petals and leaves too! great shading!
ReplyDeleteGreta, both cards are simply lovely!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful time!
Your photos put a big smile on my face, because they remind me of my dear Dad.
Every time I visit him, our favorite hang-out place, is by the water.
We enjoy watching all the different birds, pelicans included.
It's always SO enjoyable & relaxing, & especially being there with my Dad!
Also, how fun that you took some supplies to create. I always have a hard time deciding "what" to take with me, when I'm gone for an extended vacation. But then I miss "creating" if I don't take anything. LOL!
HUGS to you, my friend! ♥
Your camping trip sounds like you had a wonderful time. I love your beautiful photos, so happy that you always share your photos, love seeing them. Both of your cards are so amazing...love your vellum card...what a great place to add the sentiment and your second card with all those gorgeous flowers, just stunning!
ReplyDeleteSuch soft and pretty cards! Thanks for playing along with our Let it Bloom challenge!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen pelicans 'in action' before, so your photos certainly have me wow-ed! Fascinating creatures. Speaking of fascinating: your cards! Love the pink/black of the first and the vellum overlay is a marvelous special touch. Your flowers...stunning! Photos and cards = happy me!
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I think it would be totally fun to watch pelicans doing their pelican-y thing. Love the gelatos card. I don't do much with mine so the more inspiration the merrier. I like how you jazzed up the congrats card.
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