Wishing all the mothers a very happy day, in spite of the pandemic. This card's for all of you.
I stamped PTI Friendship Jar Flowers images in Simply Chartreuse, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Hibiscus Burst & Berry Sorbet. Thought about adding splatters, but instead just added some details with a white gel pen. I die cut the panel with PTI Vertical Splits smaller die & used the larger one with a piece of Simply Chartreuse cardstock. I just have a couple sheets from a sampler pack, so I cut out the middle of the die cut & filled it in with cheap white cardstock. Always proud of myself when I remember to do that! I'm on a shimmer kick right now, so before attaching the stamped panel I spritzed with shimmer spray.
Finished off with a sheer white bow & mounted the panel to a card front with the sentiment from PTI Simple Stems. I'm entering
ITP Melissa's Fab Friday,
ModSquad,
Allsorts &
Retro Rubber. I've had the flowers stamp set for well over 2 years.
Edited to add: Also entering
Virginia's Show & Share.
Edited to add: Also entering
Time Out thanks to Sandie saying Flower Arranging is an art!
I keep missing the HA Stay Crafty challenges, but I was determined to make a card for
Challenge #7 Essential Kindness. This time we're to make a card for an essential worker. I've been meaning to send one to our wonderful PCP. She's continuing to see patients, like so many doctors. Even with proper PPE, the more people you're around, the greater the risk.
I love pastels & Brilliance Pearlescent inks are some of my favorite ink pads. I used purple tape to mask sections of a panel & used direct to paper with Lavender, Coral, Jade & Sky Blue. Then I stamped the panel with HA Magical Background in Delicata Silvery Shimmer.
The sentiment from HA Made with Love was stamped in silver ink & embossed with a satin powder, rather than silver. That made a softer silver look that went with the stamped panel. I added a couple layers of cardstock for just a bit of dimension before adding the panel. I had gray/white twine on my table which finished it off.
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Beautiful cards, both of them and extra loving the design on the first one x.
ReplyDeleteTwo pretty cards Greta! I'm enjoying your shimmer kick! I hope you have a beautiful day!
ReplyDeletei keep forgetting about shimmer and so glad you've reminded me with your two such pretty cards, Greta!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty and I love your second CAS card too. Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge.
ReplyDeleteLynn x
DT
Both cards are pretty. The shimmer spray adds a subtle touch of glamour and your bow tying is fabulous too. I like the swooping border you've used. Thanks for playing along with us at Retro Rubber Challenge.
ReplyDeleteLove both of your sweet cards!! Your flowers are so pretty and those pastel panels are sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards, Greta. I love all the shimmer. xx
ReplyDeleteThe mothers day bouquet is charming, so soft and delicate. The curvy green accent looks perfect with it. So nice of you to create a card for the carers at this time. They deserve our heartfelt thanks and the card you made for them is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so beautiful. Great designs.
ReplyDeleteSuper pretty set of cards, Greta! Love your sweet bouquet on the first card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Lovely style and gorgeous goodies on here. Hope you had a lovely Mother's Day. ♥
ReplyDeleteA beautiful floral image and lovely design, thank yo so much for joining n with our current two week theme at Allsorts challenge. The soft colours and design of the second are equally pretty.
ReplyDeleteB x
More beautifies Greta and always so soft and feminine... Love them!
ReplyDeleteBoth with their shimmer are so beautiful, love the Mother's day card, with it's pretty flowers and design and the second such pretty colour combo Greta.
ReplyDeleteKeep safe and well
Faith x
2 really beautiful cards, I like the dainty flowers on your first card and those wonderful inked colours on your second. I have some of those brilliance inks so I think I am going to have to try that technique. Congrats on your win at Stamplorations xx
ReplyDeleteLoving the bouquet on your first card Greta, and the magical bg on the second. I too miss the flickr group for HA...I try to get in on the FB challenges but seem to miss them often. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, I love the curve on the 1st one and the shimmer is amazing!! I don't know if you have used Sakura Gelly Roll Starbust pens, so shimmery, I think you might love them. Thanks for joining us at Retro Rubber this time. Claire DT
ReplyDeleteBit of a strange Mother's Day this year wasn't it but I love that people are so creative about connecting with their loved ones. Your bright floral card is beautiful and I love the white gel highlights. VERY impressed not only that you remembered to shimmer but that you got an amazing photo of it!! The second card is very stylish. At first I thought you were using handmade papers but then read that you masked the panels, inked them direct and stamped with a silver pattern. It's so effective! I too am amazed at the courage of essential workers like your friend. Take care Greta, Vicky x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pair of cards, Greta! Just love your bouquet on card one - so sweet with the bow! And the panels on card two look amazing!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful designs and colors Greta.
ReplyDeleteHugs diane
Two beautiful cards Greta. Your flower bouquet is so pretty and love the soft pastels on your second card. I almost used that stamp today to do some colour blocking but used a different on in the end.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you did join us Greta with this stunning card. I love you used the gel pen for detail....think hubby may have ordered me one for my bday...sent him a link-can't get more of a hint than that!! The colours you chose are gorgeous and soft and work so well together. Love all that shimmer and the pretty ribbon. Congrats on trying something new with the dies-it sure looks good. Fab to see you at Time Out x
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards, I love the soft colors you used on them. Great take on the challenge. Thank you for joining Retro Rubber Challenge Blog.
ReplyDeleteAnd a beautiful flower arrangement this is! I love the colors you used. Love the gel pen accents and the wave in the split. Thanks so much for playing with us at Time Out.
ReplyDeleteTruly gorgeous!! So glad that you join the fun with my “Show & Share”! WONDERFUL! Very happy to see your lovely work! Thank you for your support!
ReplyDeleteYour stamping just makes this card. Love the design too.Great take on the challenge, thank you so much for participating this week at the Mod Squad Challenge
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