3 Cards
Don't have all my chores done, but did work on a couple cards--surprise, surprise!
First up is my card for the Winnie & Walter Ink Blending challenge.
I sponged a square card with Distress Inks festive berries & seedless preserves. The poinsettia from In Bloom: Frenchy's Festive Florals was clear embossed & the sentiments were silver embossed. I splattered with Distress Stain brushed pewter & decided not to add any bling. I'm working on one layer cards for Christmas, so happy to have one more done. I'm also entering Allsorts, CropStop & Christmas Card Challenges.
Next is my entry for PTI Celebrating 2011. I'm so happy one of the showcased sets is Year of Flowers Collection.
It was one of my earliest PTI purchases, but I haven't used it very much. Laurie's card done with Zigs totally inspired me, so I white embossed 4 of the florals on Bristol paper. I chose fairly soft Zig colors since I need a sympathy card. The panel is spritzed heavily with Perfect Pearls.
I love the floral panel, but then it took me several hours to actually make it into a card. Thankfully, I do like the soft yellow frame & white embossed edges on the sentiment strip which was my very last idea! I'm also entering SSS Wednesday & Word Art Wednesday.
Last is a card I posted on Flickr & thought you might enjoy seeing.
The color scheme was inspired by CAS-ual Fridays, so I'm entering there. I used festive berries & worn lipstick Distress Ink pens to color the hearts which are from SSS Heart Banner die. I covered them with WOS & Diamond Glaze before putting them back into the outline die cut from SSS Fog cardstock.
The sentiment is from SSS Hello, Beautiful & I finished off with splatters & clear sequins. I'm also entering Die Cut Divas. Thanks so much for taking time to stop by.
It was one of my earliest PTI purchases, but I haven't used it very much. Laurie's card done with Zigs totally inspired me, so I white embossed 4 of the florals on Bristol paper. I chose fairly soft Zig colors since I need a sympathy card. The panel is spritzed heavily with Perfect Pearls.
I love the floral panel, but then it took me several hours to actually make it into a card. Thankfully, I do like the soft yellow frame & white embossed edges on the sentiment strip which was my very last idea! I'm also entering SSS Wednesday & Word Art Wednesday.
What a pretty variety of styles tonight Greta! Love the rich colors on the first, the soft delicate look of the second and the fun CAS design on the third! All fabulous!!
ReplyDeletefabulous ink blending on the first card, greta!! the background you created with the embossed flowers and your ZIGs is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteHi Greta!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet. Thanks so much for sharing your art with us. I hope you have a blessed week, and that you'll join us again soon.
Karen L
Word Art Wednesday
P.S. As a schnauzer lover, I thought I'd share this with you....I talked with my mom today, and her 15-year-old female, Zoey, had a stroke this morning. She's dragging her left rear leg, and doesn't appear to be in pain, but her age has caught up with her. Doesn't sound like Zoey will be around much longer. Mom and Dad have prepared their hearts as much as possible, but it will be difficult (of course) when she slips away. Thought you'd like to know. She's my mom's little companion. So sad. Hope you and your family are doing well. Blessings! Karen
Stunning Greta. Much more fun than doing chores
ReplyDeleteA really lovely collection of artwork Greta, many thanks for joining us again at Allsorts challenge.
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Three fabulous cards and my favourite is the hearts one - what an original design!
ReplyDeleteGlorious first card with fabulous blending and colours. Such a delicate and pretty second card and love the die hearts banner on the third. Chores can wait...LOL x
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely creations! Your ink blending is lovely and the contrast in the second card with the soft colours is beautiful ... Love the glossy hearts and the sentiment is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteYou made me sigh and stare:) Three gorgeous cards but the first with the ink blending technique is my favorite; wow!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to see you have your priorities straight. The chores will be there but challenges have deadlines! I love those colors on your first card, they blend so well together. The PTI card is so pretty and springlike. It makes me happy and the hearts are fun. I love the shine and design. Listen to me rhyme, it's about time. Sorry, I got carried away. Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteThree fab cards, Greta! LOL - I'm with you on skipping the chores when there are cards to make!!
ReplyDeleteGreta a fabulous trio of cards here. The hearts with the soft gray outline are so lovely to look at I want to touch them...ha ha. Your blended holiday card is stunning, those were well chosen colors. Your sympathy card is probably my fave...its the yellow and those soft blooms. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. My fave is the first!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your entry over at Allsorts.
Good luck;-))m
Three very different cards, each beautiful in it's own way! Love the sponged, vibrant colors of the first one, the pretty flowers of the second and the row of sparkling hearts in the third!
ReplyDeleteYou make the prettiest backgrounds for your cards with the inks you use!! Love them! Thanks for linking to CropStop!
ReplyDeleteEach card is so unique and lovely, Greta! First card is so pretty in color and blending of the inks! Second card is so soft and pretty. And, the last card is a perfect CAS card with the fun hearts!
ReplyDeleteYou are on a roll, fabulous cards!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow Greta! What a beautiful assortment of cards! From the inky background to the pretty embossed flowers to the shimmery hearts, they're all fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHi Greta, all three cards are so beautiful. The clear and then silver embossing on the top one is gorgeous, love it very much. Have a great day, Shirleyxx
ReplyDeleteSaw your card over at CropStop... so pretty!
ReplyDeleteAbundant inspiration! These three are out of this world beautiful! Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteYou have been so productive I have a hard time keeping up with each of your beauties!
ReplyDeleteMarvelous cards and backgrounds Greta and the third one is so sweet! Bravo!!
Hugs~
Chores can be a bore, but making cards? Never!! You made the right decision and created three beauties here. I especially love the water colour flowers, so pretty and delicate. The Joy one is vibrant and stunning and the hearts swooping across the page just made me smile. Beautiful work Greta :D
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing cards! Fabulous designs!! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!
hugs...
Melissa
Fab creation, thanks for joining Allsorts challenge, good luck.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Tracy x
I love the joy card, thanks for joining us at CCC.
ReplyDeleteLove the heart card. So cute.
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful cards...but your last card with those wonderful hearts really steels the show!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I do love that heart banner - so glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas.
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful cards!! Thank you for joining my Winnie & Walter Challenge!
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