Decided it was time to use my Craft Your Life: Floral Acanthus products, as it's been awhile. I used Versafine Clair Nocturn for the one piece stamp. Then I colored in the images using the stencils with Altenew inks Firebrick, Dusty Pink, Sand Dunes, Honey Drizzle, Maple Yellow and Frayed Leaf, along with PTI Spring Moss and Olive Twist. 
I used the one piece die to cut out all the pieces and played around until I liked the arrangement. Decided to use Dotted Swirls Debossing cover die for the background because of the needle work inspiration photo. 
As you can see, I did some light blending on the panel edges. Hugs stamp and die is included in the set. The lightest Red Jasper Gem Sparkles were the perfect embellishment. I'm enjoying looking at this card until I decide who to send it to.
Decided it could make a pretty Valentine. The foiling replaces the first stencil and for the other three I used CN9 Clover, Sea Glass and Aqua Sky. Debated about adding splatters, but decided to keep it fresh and clean. Love the old Savvy Stamps woodmounted sentiment and thought the font and size were perfect for this card. The mat is PTI Smokey Shadow and the gems are from my stash. I'll have a video showing the shine in my IG feed soon. I'm entering Just Us Girls Stencil Week.
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Both cards are so beautiful, Greta! The Altenew Challenge card certainly looks like a winner to me. Love the "stitched" embossing folder. I've never seen the Taylored Expressions wreath; it make a wonderful CAS card!
ReplyDeleteA duo of beautiful cards, Greta! I'm smitten with your wreath; a wonderful choice for a Valentine's Day card! Thrilled you joined us at Just Us Girls.
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Delightful cards Greta. Love both of them.
ReplyDeleteYou colored the flowers wonderfully delicately.
ReplyDeleteIt does indeed Greta, last week I had time to make some cards purely for fun and so enjoyable. A beautiful display here as always.
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Your joy shows in your creations, Greta! These are both lovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely creations today. The first one has a lovely soft vintage feel and the foiling on you second card is so crisp and clean and shiny. Perfect xx
ReplyDeleteGreta... love the eucalyptus wreath that you created... just beautiful. The foil is a wonderful touch. Thank you for sharing with Just Us Girls!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards Greta, beautiful designs.
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What gorgeous cards, Greta! The first one is so beautiful in those colours and I think the inking adds a bit of a vintage look. The CAS design on the second card is so pretty with the foiling and pretty eucalyptus leaves.
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Carol x
Two fabulous cards, Greta - just love the acanthus, so vintage-y! And your foiled wreath is gorgeous too!!
ReplyDeleteBoth so beautiful Greta, love the pink foil too. x
ReplyDeleteLovely and unique set of cards, Greta. The eucalyptus wreath on the second card is so delicate and whimsical. A lovely contrast to the bold and beautiful blooms on the first one!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards, Greta! Beautiful soft card in lovely color for your first card! And, the second card is gorgeous with the foiling and pretty wreath!
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