Birthday and Anniversary

I used a favorite Altenew stamp/die/stencils set to make a card for the Altenew June Inspiration Challenge.

The Altenew inks are Fresh Lemon, Maple Yellow and Sunkisseed.  I also used Distress Oxide crackling campfire, Memento Pistachio and CN9 Artichoke.  The cardstocks are cream and Classic Kraft.  I stacked the bouquet 3 high and Altenew Essential Sentiment Strips Happy Birthday was stacked 2 high.  The background has a light coating of Distress Spritz Vintage Photo and the focal point has brown splatters.  You can get a better look in my IG video.  I finished off with yellow gems and green pearls.  I'm also entering SSS Monday.

My next card was inspired by 2 challenges:  Time Out photo inspiration and Die Cut Divas color challenge.  Instead of seashells, my heart was made with Poppystamps Potpourri Flower Set and I filled the center with SSS Leaf Tumble embossing folder.  

DCD requires the use of at least 3 of the colors.  I used 4 starting with the card, PFS Nested Diagonal Stitch Square and embossed square done with GKD Whisper cardstock.  I made my own colored cardstock for the flowers by using direct to paper (Bristol) with VersaMagic Pink Petunia and Red Brick plus Altenew Velvet.  The sentiment from Altenew Sweet Bouquet was stamped in Versafine Clair Morning Mist.  I added tiny clear gems in roughly a heart shape to help your eye see the heart.  What do you think? 😊 It was fun to make an anniversary card that's a little different. 

I'm improving, but the strained muscle is still slowing me down.  Sometimes it doesn't bother me and other times I just have to lay back in my recliner.  Thanks so much for taking time to stop by.  If your blog address is in your profile or comment, I will visit you.