2 Challenge Cards

Finally came up with a card for the PFS March Challenge.  I used 3 favorite PFS products:  Fancy Oval Frame die, Dainty Blossoms die set & Delicate Wreath stamp set.  

My card started by die cutting the frame from SSS Champagne glitter cardstock & 2 cardstock layers.  Then I looked for cardstock to go with the frame which has little bits of pink & green when you hold it in the light.  Just wasn't happy using either color, so luckily I found this beautiful Bazzill Vanilla textured cardstock in my stash.  It's a great match & a beautiful option when I want an off white.  It doesn't have a yellow cast to it at all. 

The flower was simply colored with alcohol markers & I added an extra layer to make it a bit more sturdy.  Used my Misti to stamp the word in Versafine Clair Acorn thinking it might have to be restamped.  Actually, it stamped great even with the textured cardstock.  Looked at adding pink gems, but ended up liking the Rainstones best.  Plan to put an Easter sentiment inside.  I'm also entering CAS on Sunday.

Here's my card for the sketch challenge for Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine Spring Issue release.  I started with a panel of Bristol die cut with the Spellbinders rectangle die in the Circular Stitch Background die set.  Using Bristol makes it so easy to brush on Distress Ink blueprint sketch inside the masked area. 

I used Lawn Fawn Manatee ink (soft gray) to stamp an old text stamp & images from PTI Prominent Petals.  Then I added texture with a PTI embossing plate which makes such a difference in the look.  The die cuts are PTI Into the Blooms II die cut from 2 shades of blue, 2 shades of green & gray cardstock in a small pack from Hobby Lobby. 

The sentiment from Winnie & Walter is stamped in Versafine Clair nocturne & die cut with a PTI flag die. Finished off with Shimmer Pico Embellisher dots in the flower center & navy enamel dots. 

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