Poppystamps Soaring Tree Frame was die cut from white cardstock and colored with a gold sparkle pen and green and brown Faber-Castell markers. The leaves were covered in Peeled Paint Distress Stickles. I ink blended Altenew's Just Green and Persian Blue for the background which was covered with clear packaging and filled with Shaved Ice and a brown bead mix. You can see the shaker in action in my IG video. Poppystamps Nordic Bunny Trio was in my last order and think this cute fellow was the perfect addition to my card. I added a tiny bit of color to his ears and feet. The sweater was colored with blue ink left in my brush and a dot of Stickles was put on his tail. The gold foil chipboard sentiment is from Memory Box. SSS Dibble Tile folder gave me just the texture I wanted. I'm also entering Word Art Wednesday.
Recently a friend gifted me PFS Botanical Bunch stamp/die/stencils. I was in the mood for a monochromatic card--maybe because of my new Altenew Sea Shore ink cubes. 
I first gold heat embossed the image and then used all the inks in the ink set with the stencils. I added small gold splatters. The darkest ink was used for the sentiment from PFS Perfect Sentiments. The panel was die cut with PFS Postage Edge Rectangle and matted with gold metallic cardstock. I attached the sentiment over a nest of gold thread and added a few Sea Shore enamel dots. So happy with how this turned out. I'm entering PFS January Challenge using April Floral Frenzy and September Monochromatic Magic. Coloring stencils for stamps and embossing folders are lifesavers for me, as coloring is not one of my talents. Using matching stencils has become one of my favorite techniques, so I'm also entering my card at Time Out Challenge 305.
Edited to add: Also entering NBUS since this is the first card made with the floral stamp, coloring stencils, ink cubes and enamel dots.
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Juvenal Nunes
The first is sure to being a smile to your SIL's face and the second is just stunning, a nice reminder that I should use gold EP more often.
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Two stunning cards Greta. The first one is awesome and I bet your SIL loved it. And the second one is so beautiful
ReplyDeleteA lovely duo of birthday cards, Greta. Love the gold elements, and the textures.
ReplyDeleteMaking a shaker card always makes a card special. The little bunny is the perfect finishing touch too and as for your second card........... it is just stunning. I love everything about it. So sorry not to have visited in a while. I have had a little scroll back and can see you have posted some beauties. 2026 has started well for you it seems xx
ReplyDeleteYour little bunny shaker is as cute as can be, Greta! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Poppystamps! What a wonderful gift from your friend and you've used it beautifully!
ReplyDeleteIt could also be an Easter card. In any case, very sweetly done! Your flower card is something really special again, very beautiful.
ReplyDeletePS: I sent my first ATC to my friend and received one from her in return. So, an ATC swap, because that's what they're made for. Using them on a card is also a nice idea.
Lovely cards Greta, the monochromatic one is particularly lovely (those blue green shades are my favourite colours, I reckon I’m wearing three of the colours in your card right now!).
ReplyDeleteGreta, these are both very gorgeous cards! I love your Easter bunny shaker card. The tall skinny strip really makes a statement. Your sister will love it! Although I’m sure she loves all of your homemade cards. The second card is gorgeous too. I love the gold accents and border on that. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Word Art Wednesday. We appreciate your participation!
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous bday cards, Greta! Love the sweet bunny on card one and the teal flowers matted in gold on card two!!
ReplyDeleteYour shaker card is darling, Greta, and I'm sure your SIL will love it! And your botanical card in aquas and gold is a work of art! I love the stitched postage border. Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS and thank you for the pretty patterned mug of thanks card!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeletePretty set of cards!
ReplyDeleteThe gold embossing makes your flowers glow, Greta, and I wonder why we stopped adding the thread nests. It adds a touch of whimsy to your card. Thanks for sharing it with us at Time Out.
DeleteHi Greta! Your cards are beautiful! The shaker is fun and absolutely adorable, and the floral is so elegant! Great way to show off your style! I think you can do anything!
ReplyDeleteGreta, I love the gold with the teal it adds a wonderful touch of shimmer and shine, and keeping the colors to a minimum creates a beautifully composed and elegant card. So glad you shared this with us at Time OUt this week
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Your bunny shaker card is adorable! And, such a cute scene to go with it! Your floral birthday card is beautiful! Love the color of teal with all the gold!
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