For my
September CCC card, I took apart
THIS CARD from several years ago. I loved the focal point, but not the card. Here's the new version that isn't quite so CAS and has more interest.
I stamped PTI Simple Stems and Vogue Vase in Brilliance Starlite Black. The vase was die cut, brushed with a shimmer pen and covered in Nuvo Glaze. It almost looks like ceramic. The CCC is celebrating 15 years--a big accomplishment! Why not join us?
I posted a second card for the current Stay Crafty with
Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero challenge on IG, but I prefer to enter from my blog. Plus, I know some of you don't go on IG. Anyway, if you're an oldie like me, you may have or remember Hero Arts 2011 Merriest Christmas Wishes stamp set. This time I used it to make cards for hubby's cousins, which are always all alike.
I had the stamp in my MISTI so I could stamp repeatedly until the Versafine Clair Blue Belle covered completely. I did the same thing for the sentiment, stamping in Versafine Satin Red. The cardinal was colored with Jane Davenport Thriller Jacket brush pen and Distress marker antique linen. I used a white Posca pen over the snow dots--easy to do and didn't take very long. A true one layer card that won't need extra postage.
Thanks so much for taking time to stop by. If your blog address is in your profile or comment, I will visit you.
Pretty vase & I love the neutrals, Greta!! Great CCC card!! Love your sweet birdie in the birch trees too - I have that stamp around here somewhere (last used in 2020). Oldie but goodie!!
ReplyDeleteGreta, these are CAS perfection my friend! Love the Christmas card to bits!
ReplyDeleteVery stylish in the mono colour palette Greta.
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Two wonderful cards, Greta. I love the monochrome design on your first card and your second card is so striking.
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Love these Greta. I bet that simple vase looks wonderful in real life with the glaze and that blue with the pops of red is simply stunning. A great design for multiples too xx
ReplyDeletegreat upcycling on your first card and love that Hero Arts stamp. Great use of the blue ink
ReplyDeleteI love the elegance of the black and white! And beautifully done with the Hero Arts stamp. I had it and I loved it but never got a good image out of it! LOVE yours!
ReplyDeleteGreat card for the CCC Greta. I like the CAS Style.
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GRETA----- You WON a prize on my blog. YAY (you may not known you entered, however I put ALL the commenters on my blog into the drawing! )
ReplyDeleteIf you can e-mail me at -- Oloughlin.ka@gmail.com your address, you get a prize!!!!!
ALSO::::::: Loving your card entry to the Stay Crafty at a Blog Named Hero!! LOVE the colors and the crispness, looks like a print!
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These are both wonderful Greta! I love how you were inspired for the Stay Crafty Challenge. Love the pops of red. Thanks for playing along with the Stay Crafty Challenge with a Blog Named Hero!
ReplyDeleteYour cards always shine in our gallery Greta! Thanks for joining us at the Stay Crafty Challenge with a Blog Named Hero!
ReplyDeleteI had to check out the old card and yes, I do think this new card is so elegant. Lovely.
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