Monday, August 2, 2021

Floral Cards

I love Uniko's Floral Vine stamp set, so wanted to use it for the Flowers Challenge.  I've had this design in mind for awhile, but changed it into a slimline for the challenge twist. 
I used my MISTI to stamp the image 6 times & gold heat embossed on Bristol.  I colored with multiple Zigs & didn't use any water.  I stamped the sentiment from the set, splattered with gold & added gold sequins.  Really happy with how this turned out.
I saved up gift certificates & recently got PTI Into the Blooms II & Border Bling: Skinny Diagonals Frame.  One of my college roommates is recovering from a serious illness & I wanted to let her know I'm thinking of her. 
Color Hues Yellow & Pink and PTI The Great Cover-Up touch of gold inspired my card.  The blooms were die cut from a paper pack with 2-3 shades of each color.  I inked the pink edges with Berry Sorbet & the yellow with Bright Buttercup.  The leaves were die cut from vellum & the centers were covered in yellow & pink Stickles.  
The frame was die cut from PTI adhesive gold metallic cardstock & was attached to a panel of Vintage Cream which was attached with fun foam to a Vintage Cream card.  The sentiment is from PTI Effortless Beauties.  I'm also entering The Snippets Playground (pink center & frame were cut from scraps), Time Out & WAW.


Thought you might like to see another floral card I made last month.  This one was for the ITP PTI Challenge to use pigment type inks.  
I was inspired by Melody's card with stamping on Border Bling: Tin Stitched, so that's what I did.  Bold Blooms images were stamped on Fresh Linen using Distress Oxide inks.  The sentiment is PTI Thick & Thin: Hello, the splatters are white gauche & the pearls are KaiserCraft Chino.  I tend to like cool colors, but really love how this turned out.  Maybe the summer heat is getting to me!
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23 comments:

  1. Flowers all the way today Greta and the first one really takes my eyes, both the design and colours.

    B x

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  2. Flower cards are always great and I'm really thrilled about your first card. So elegant and classy!!

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  3. fabulous florals Greta. All of these are so beautiful..

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  4. Three beautiful cards Greta but extra loving the pretty first one. I love the slimline design and those beautiful florals x.

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  5. lovely array of florals, Greta - hard to pick a fave but really love the pink and yellow middle one - it should really cheer up your friend.

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  6. Gorgeous florals, Greta! Just love the slimline with the pink and teal flowers and the rest look amazing too!!

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  7. Gorgeous florals, Greta! I love your pink and yellow card! Thanks so much for joining us at Color Hues!

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  8. thank you for dropping off your art at the bi-weekly challenge - it is always a pleasure and honor to have you join in on the challenge - I wish you the best in the draw for a fabulous prize - Have a blessed day - Gail ~ DT WAW my blog I love Paper https://ilikepaper01.blogspot.com/

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  9. Greta, I am loving the pinks, yellows, corals, teals and gold embossing on your cards. Another fabulous lovely collection.

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  10. These are such pretty summer cards. I like the pinks and yellows and the designs of your cards. It's always fun to come and see what you created and I'm never disappointed.

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  11. A stunning set of cards Greta. I really like how you have used the Uniko stamp on your first card. I have that stamp so thanks for the inspiration. Your pink and yellow flowers are fabulous too and I also think your CCC card this month was pretty special xx

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  12. another absolutely fabulous set of cards, greta! love, love, love the slimline card you created!

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  13. Those pink and yellow flowers just pop in our gallery! The card is beautiful--the gold frame is the perfect way to showcase those gorgeous flowers. Thanks for joining us at Color Hues!

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  14. Gorgeous floral cards, Greta!! Amazing first card with color and design! Second card is so pretty with the large bright blooms! And, last card is just as lovely as can be!

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  15. So sorry to hear your friend has not been well. Your lovely card is sure to lift her spirits. Three incredible cards today, my friend. I really like the first one!

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  16. So much beautiful inspiration in one post. Loving all of these, Greta. The one you made for Color Hues with the gold frame really got my attention. Your friend is really going to love it. I can totally see why you made that purchase. As for the slimline card...A real beauty too! Thanks for being with us at Color Hues.

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  17. Gosh, what gorgeous cards Greta - I love each one. The Uniko stamp set is a keeper isn't it and I love how you used it on a slim card. Adore your snippets card too - very pretty flowers and really love the gold frame. Great to see you in the Playground! Stay safe. I went to fill my car with gas today and thankfully opted to pay at the pump. The little shop/pay place was full of folk not wearing masks. Would have been like walking into a petri dish!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  18. Still catching up my friend... More beautiful flowers to brighten my day...Bliss!

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  19. Hi Greta, So many pretty floral cards today! Your pink and yellow blooms card is beautiful and just pops with color and dimension. Thanks so much for playing along at Color Hues!

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  20. So many lovely cards here, Greta. I am focusing on the beautiful card with the die cut flowers, which you entered at Time Out. Thank you so much for creating such a stunner and playing along at Time Out.

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  21. Fabulous florals Greta. I'm a big fan of them, especially for women friends. The first one is an absolute stunner. The pink and yellow blooms with the gold border is gorgeous and the final floral is so sweet. Beautiful creating all round. x

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  22. That is a super cxard! She wil be so happy with it! Thank you for joining us at TIME OUT!

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  23. LOVE all these Greta. I especially love how you have mirrored the floral vines though ;) Thank you so much for inspiring and joining in on the fun at Uniko. Hugs Bev

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