A couple of my in person friends are on the DT for Seize the Birthday and one of them, Colleen, picked the current topping of Kraft and One Other Color. I'm very fond of kraft with pink and I finally got the CN9 Poinsettia Quilt Top die set. Decided this color combo was perfect for my first quilt. 
I've admired this die set for a long time. It doesn't have to be for Christmas cards. In fact, I'm not sure you'd even think of a poinsettia, if it wasn't part of the name. There are advantages over other quilt dies including a separate outline die, a separate stitching lines die and 3 dies for the inside pieces. Plus it includes the word Joy and a shadow for it. I found the beautiful darker pink floral paper in an old pad and the pink textured cardstock in my scraps. I used PTI Classic Kraft (my favorite kraft cardstock) for the card front and the corners. The little pieces were covered with Versamark Shimmer ink to make them slightly darker than the card. 
The sentiment and layered banners are from PTI, as is the bloom. I used a floral center from AJVD and little leafy branches from Alexandra Renke. The flower center is covered in pink jewel Nuvo Drops. I'm also entering Die Cut Divas.
I love pink and kraft together too, Greta! This quilt card is a beautiful use of those colors. Love the sweet floral paper. Cute Valentine too. I'm sure your friend will enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are fantastic. I would never have thought of a poinsettia for that first card. It really does seem to be such a versatile die. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt card is just gorgeous and I love the color combo with the flower. That's a really cute valentine too. Welcome to the new hips world - I had both replaced a while ago :)
ReplyDeleteWOW on the pink and kraft, gorgeous combo. YOur Valentine is striking as well.
ReplyDeleteLove the kraft and pink together, and I can see this in an actual quilt! So pretty! Thanks for joining us at Die Cut Divas!
ReplyDeleteIs it really a year since you had your hip done? Doesn't time fly? Hope it is all healed and working well. Thanks too for your recent visit to me and lovely comment. I love that first card. Such lovely colours. Love the boldness of the colours on your valentines card too xx
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards Greta, I especially love the colour combination on the first card.
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Love pink and Kraft together too...although who am I kidding, Kraft goes well with just about any color. I think your card is lovely as for your V-Day card very nice too! Thanks for playing along at Seize the Birthday and for using our topping.
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful cards Greta. I love the quilt card so much. It is so pretty and the colours are stunning. And love your pretty Valentine card.
ReplyDeleteSuch a good looking card and I adore that you used the pink with the kraft. It is impressive and I agree that it does not have to be a Christmas card. Thanks for sharing at Seize the Birthday Challenge and for using our topping. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt star looks amazing, Greta - such a pretty combo of patterns on the kraft! Great Valentine with the layered hearts too!! Oh, and thanks for joining in at Die Cut Divas!!
ReplyDeleteGreta your quilted card is fabulous! I love your choice of pink and kraft! thank you so much for joining us at Seize the Birthday!
ReplyDeleteTwo really lovely card as always Greta.
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Luurve the pink and kraft, what a really lovely combination, the quilt die work perfectly with the colours. Your Valentine card will definitely be received with joy, it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful quilted birthday card and a gorgeous Valentine's Day card too. That quilt die is gorgeous and sure to be useful. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilted design, Greta. Your choice of pink with kraft sets off the pattern perfectly. The Valentine is clean, simple and oh so sweet!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Greta! Jo x
ReplyDeleteYour quilt card is so lovely with such a pretty design! I used to quilt many years ago. The pretty quilt birthday card will be well received, I'm sure! Lovely CAS Valentine card, too, love those hearts!
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