Monday, August 20, 2018

Summer School Finish..Plus

Hurrah--I finished MFT Summer School & I'm getting my cards posted before the deadline this time!  
Day 4 is Ombre
I used one of my first MFT stamp sets called Thankful Leaves.  To begin, I inked an acrylic block with Distress Inks abandoned coral, spiced marmalade & carved pumpkin, spritzed with water & "stamped" onto a white card front.  I used a wet brush to blend the inks & then "stamped" again with the inked acrylic block & less water for more texture.  I added some water drops, but could have done without that step. 
Next I used the same inks to stamp the leaves & Delicata Golden Glitz for the veins. The sentiment from the same set was stamped in DI gathered twigs & the gold ink.  Finished off with gold sequins.

Day 5 is Rainbow
Oh boy did I have fun with one of my newest MFT dies called Block Happy Birthday!  So fun & easy to make a rainbow with Copic markers.  After die cutting the words I mounted the panel to a super sparkly glitter paper & used foam tape to mount it to a small black card.  Couldn't get a picture to show the sparkle, but it honestly doesn't need any embellishments.

Now for the plus in my post title--MFT Birthday Project, CAS Birthday
Had to use the rainbow letters before they got lost--haha!  I stacked them 3 high & added Stickles to the colored letters.  I just wasn't happy with quite so much white space, but I didn't want to add any embellishments.  Thankfully, the letters were spaced far enough from the bottom for me to add 3 scored lines above & below.  Really amazing the difference those lines make.  Surprisingly, I actually captured the sparkle from the Stickles in this close up.
Now to decide who to send this to!  Thank you so much for taking time to stop by.  

24 comments:

  1. These are terrific Greta! Love the warm sunny look of the first card and the fun rainbow look on the other two!

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  2. So inspiring - all of them! Love the free flowing look of the Autumn leaves and the sheer magic of the rainbow cards. Beautiful work.

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  3. I think an A+ on your class score is in order. These are all so pretty. I love the ombre leaves and the rainbows are just gorgeous. Great cards.

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  4. fantastic finish for your homework, Greta - the rainbow cards are wonderful and love the simplicity of them - and of course the ombre is my favorite - love autumn leaves and this is gorgeous!

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  5. Awesome cards, Greta! Beautiful orange and yellow with the leaves on the first card. Love the sense of movement! And, rainbow cards are full of wonderful bright colors...just perfect!

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  6. These are fabulous, Greta! I love the rainbow cards, and think the scoring and sparkle on the last card. The fall leaves with layered inking are so beautiful! LOVE that one best!

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  7. Three fun cards, Greta! Especially love the rainbow happy birthday with all the sparkle!!

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  8. LOVE them all but the ombre one just speaks to me! BEAUTIFUL!!! Have a great day!

    Theresa

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  9. You've definitely graduated with honors Greta. Fabulous cards and I love the extra you added with those sparkling letters. Great tip - the scoring.

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  10. Your cards are so gorgeous and I love all the wonderful colors on them.

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  11. I love your projects, Greta--especially the CAS Birthday cards with the rainbow theme!

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  12. Amazing projects Greta...so beautiful!

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  13. You sure passed summer school with flying colors!!!! Fabulous work Greta!

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  14. Hi Greta. Pleased to have time to visit again. Your cards are so pretty. Sounds like you have had a good time with Summer School

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  15. Hi Greta beautiful projects my friend,well done xx

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  16. Wonderful colourful and sparkly cards.
    Faiht
    x

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  17. Grade A student! Oh, how I like your positive and negative use of the HB die!

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  18. Wow, Brenda. I am so happy for your graduation! Beautiful cards, my friend. Kisses!

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  19. Beautiful cards Greta, love the ombre one but really love that rainbow, both those cards. the glitter on the letters just perfect CAS look. Im trying to get this class done too but started into a cold that feels like flu and not feeling much like anything at the moment except sleeping. xx

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  20. you totally rocked your homework, greta! your ombre' card is stunning! the rainbow card are fun, fun, fun!

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  21. Yay for you!! What fabulous cards!! Loving that birthday card... too bad I haven't got a birthday till next year! Lol!

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  22. Me, me, me! You absolutely could send either one of your cosmic rainbow glitter birthday cards to me! I am willing to sacrifice myself, lol! Although my birthday is faaaar away. :(
    Your leaves with the golden veins and the ombre background look gorgeous!

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  23. Glorious and vibrant colours. Particularly love the first card as it looks so striking and love the bright colours, the background technique and the leaf images....the touch of gold looks fabulous too X

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  24. Wow! Love these, Greta! The ombre look is gorgeous in both and the bitty letters with a touch of sparkle make for such a beautiful bday card! My bday has long passed, but I'd sure be very delighted recipient!! Your cards are just so beautiful!

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