Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Time to Make Easter Cards


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Easter is early this year, so not much time before cards have to be in the mail. The Ellen Hutson Pin-Sights Challenge has a gorgeous inspiration board that works for Valentines or Easter in my mind.  So many options, but I ended up using the beautiful pastel leaves in panel 8 & the lace in panel 4. I began by smooshing & lightly splattering a panel of wc paper with Distress Ink victorian velvet.  The sentiment is from a local company no longer in business & it's stamped in Brilliance Pearlescent Chocolate.  
The leaves from EH Bold Blossoms are cut from wc paper sponged with the victorian velvet which gives a nice variation in shades.  A Candi dot was sponged with the ink until it was a bit darker & the lace was attached to the panel. I think there's enough interest & texture that I mounted the panel flat, so this won't need extra postage.  I'm also entering SSS Wednesday & Die Cut Divas. Thanks so much for taking time to stop by my blog.
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17 comments:

  1. MariaMarch 1, 2016 at 2:00 PM

    Wonderful smooshing technique that you used to achieve the lovely background, Greta! Love how you layered the leaves and perfect trim along the bottom for your beautiful card!

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  2. RosemaryMarch 1, 2016 at 3:01 PM

    beautiful Easter card, greta!! fab take on the pin-sights challenge!

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  3. MarthaMarch 1, 2016 at 4:25 PM

    Greta, what a darling Easter card.

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  4. Mona PendletonMarch 1, 2016 at 5:34 PM

    Such a pretty Easter card Greta! Love it!

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  5. DarnellMarch 1, 2016 at 6:35 PM

    This is gorgeous with a capital G, GG!! That lace trim is mwah for your wonderful smooching!! (I just noticed those sweet little flowers in the inspiration photo - my PTI card would have been perfect for this if the timing had worked.) Hugs, Darnell

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  6. Lisa EltonMarch 1, 2016 at 7:18 PM

    This is delicate and lovely Greta! The soft wash in the background looks wonderful with the fancy lace trim!

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  7. alexandra s.m.March 1, 2016 at 8:03 PM

    Gorgeous card my Friend!
    That creative prompt was put together for you it seems ;)
    Hugs~

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  8. Cat CraigMarch 1, 2016 at 8:20 PM

    Fabulous Greta, that lace is such a sweet touch.

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  9. ArleneMarch 1, 2016 at 8:22 PM

    How lovely, soft and feminine. I love that color.

    So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas.

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  10. brendaMarch 1, 2016 at 11:30 PM

    Clean, crisp and elegant Greta.

    B x

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  11. Ros CrawfordMarch 2, 2016 at 3:15 AM

    So soft and pretty Greta!

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  12. Kirsty VittetoeMarch 2, 2016 at 8:45 PM

    Sweet sweet card!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 3, 2016 at 2:45 PM

    I love all the soft shades and those leaves!

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  14. Leigh PennerMarch 4, 2016 at 11:41 AM

    This is so pretty!

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  15. Princess Judy PalmerMarch 4, 2016 at 2:38 PM

    I really like this. It is soft and pretty and not traditional at all but speaks volumes.

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  16. cmMarch 17, 2016 at 7:29 PM

    I didn't realize how lovely Victorian Velvet is..WOW! Guess I should give my woefully neglected cube a try. Your card: gorgeous!
    Hugs~c

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  17. Cathie BorowskiApril 1, 2016 at 1:18 AM

    I love how soft and delicate this card is. Thanks for joining our spring challenge over at Diecut Divas this month. Cathie DT

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