Our 46th anniversary is next week and I wanted to make something different for hubby's card this year. I HAD to have TE Create in Quads: Mistletoe, but hadn't yet opened the package. 😊 Thought mistletoe in his favorite colors would be perfect! 
The Altenew inks are Grass Field, Mountain Pine, Caribbean Sky and Sapphire. I die cut AJVD "love" die from a vellum panel to use as a guide for where to place the die on my stenciled panel. The word was stacked 3 high, covered with glaze and glued in place. I die cut MB Parker Lowercase Alphabet letters to spell "you" and stacked them 3 high. The card front edges were inked to match. If you look close, you'll see 2 tiny Gina K white heart embellishments where a bow often goes. Fresh and simple with interest, so I'm happy and think hubby will like it, too. I'm entering Just Us Girls and SSS Wednesday.
I saw that my cardmaking friend, Linda, is the hostess at Seize the Birthday. Her theme is Black & White, which I haven't done in quite awhile. Always fun to combine challenges and FMS gave me a great layout.
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The black and white mats were die cut with Gina K Master Layouts 1 & 2. I used partial diecutting with a long stitched AJVD rectangle die to get the size I needed for my flowers which are from PTI Simple Stems. I actually used acrylic blocks and Versafine Clair Nocturne ink for the stamping and had no problem. The card looks very crisp and clean in person. Took a bit, but I finally found exactly the sentiment I wanted in Uniko's Simply Said Blocks. I added a tiny clear gem at the base of each bloom.
You've been a busy card maker, Greta and I love the results! That wreath on the shaped card is oodles of fun and I love your stenciled berries. Thanks for sharing that little lovely with us at JUGs! Your black and white card is a perfect use of that sketch. Marvelous makes, my friend!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are so beautiful Greta! Happy Anniversary Greta, wow 46 years, that is amazing. We had our 35th on August 18th!
ReplyDeleteHow different these three are, the third so striking in contrasting colours but of course it's the wreath that grabs my attention every time.
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Your poinsettias looks so gorgeous and I like the way how you create it!!!
ReplyDeleteGreta... absolutely love your clean Love You card. Simple and so much white space... great colors and great layout. Thanks for sharing with Just Us Girls!!
ReplyDeleteLove all 3 of these cards and they are all so different too. Your hubby will love the mistletoe, what a good idea for an anniversary. The colours are wonderful too. Congratulations 46yrs is definitely worth celebrating xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful set of cards! I love the black and white and those flowers are so pretty! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards Greta. All are as stunning as the each other. Your remake card is fabulous. Your card for your husband is just delightful and the final card is simply so elegant. Beautifully done my friend.
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy, Greta - love all three of your cards, especially the circle wreath card! The colorful mistletoe is perfect for hubby and your b/w trio panel card looks amazing too!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous set of cards Greta. The black and white is quite eyecatching.
ReplyDeleteHappy 46th Annivesrary Greta. Love all your cards. The black & white birthday card is a classic and well done. Thanks for sharing it with us at seize the Birthday.
ReplyDeleteWow! That circle card is absolutely amazing, Greta! The anniversary card is pretty darn fabulous, too. Perfect take on the FMS sketch.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! The drama of the black and white card is so striking! Congrats on the anniversary, too! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
ReplyDeleteAll are lovely cards, Greta! The one that you entered over at Word Art Wednesday is especially great, since you upcycled it from a tag. So clever. I love that. It's a stunning piece and I know it will be well loved. Thanks so much for playing along with us! We appreciate seeing what you've made! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is always a pleasure to come by your blog and see what you have for us. The simplicity of your Black and White card makes it so eye catching. You did a great job with all of these, Greta! Thanks for playing at Seize the Birthday and for using the Topping.
ReplyDeleteThree lovely cards, Greta! A fab circular card with the wreath and gorgeous poinsettias! Second card is so pretty in lovely color! Happy 46th Anniversary!! And, last card is elegant and pretty with the flowers!
ReplyDeleteThree lovely cards, Greta. I'm so happy you joined us at STB, and your Black & White card is so beautiful. I think black and white makes a very elegant card.
ReplyDeleteA trio of wonderful cards, Greta! The poinsettia...swoon! Your card for your husband: masculine marvelous! Thank you so much for sharing that one over at Just Us Girls!
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There couldn't be three more different cards and I love them all. That poinsettia is stunning with the golden accents. The fresh blue and green for the mistletoe is a fabulous look. Congrats on your anniversary!! (I'm at 36 years so a few years to go!)
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