My sweet friend Maria gave me Poppystamps Seed Snowflake Joy a long time ago and I love how versatile it is. The J and the Y can be used with the snowflake or separately. I die cut the angel from CN9 pink glitter I've hoarded for years. It's gorgeous when the light hits it! You can get an idea from my IG video. I brushed the white letters with Memento Angel Pink and stacked them 2 high. I glued the angel to a vellum oval and then attached everything to a panel embossed with SSS Holiday Greenery folder. The thin mat was inked to match. I'm also entering SSS Wednesday.
Years ago another sweet friend, Cat, gave me a wonderful American Crafts Valentine pad. I love the papers and have used some, but I struggle using printed papers. A video by Juliana Michaels for the current Craft Your Stash event gave me just the inspiration I needed.
I pulled out 2 papers I liked together and cut them like she did. The seam was covered with white and pink thin grosgrain ribbon--also in my stash for years. Love SSS Simple Valentine's Day die and knew it would work for this design. Tried a few options and decided on a shimmer vellum shadow with light pink letters stacked 2 high. Then I pulled out various flower dies and thought the smaller one from SSS Dreamy Daisy Layers worked best. The solid layers were inked light pink and the detail layers were die cut from the same shimmer vellum. I attached the layers purposely not lined up and added the white centers brushed with a shimmer pen. Really love how this one turned out! I'm going to use some of the other papers while I remember what to do with them. 😊 I'm entering SSS Monday and Word Art Wednesday.
Edited: Something was bothering me about this card. I pulled it out 2 days later and immediately realized that the flower centers needed to be red to tie in with the text paper. Easy fix and now I love it!
Two different holidays, two fabulous makes! I love your pretty pink angel!
ReplyDeleteBoth pretty and great idea how you used the angel , gives such a delicate feel in the soft pinks.
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Such lovely cards! I especially love the way you put the angel in place of the O in joy. Thank you for joining us at Christmas Kickstart Challenge!
ReplyDeleteGreta beautiful cards! Oh my goodness I love the beautiful Angel and how perfect she is in your JOY! Your Valentine card is the best combination of pinks, flowers and fun paper. I wish I had your energy, your creations make me smile every day! xo
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards, Greta! There's just something about pink, isn't there. Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards. I love the pink sparkly angel. Thanks for your visits to me earlier. It is scary having to give consideration to what we would do without our other halves. I don't like the thought at all. Hope it never happens xx
ReplyDeleteOh wow, Greta. These are so pretty. That pink angel is gorgeous and a great way to use it as on O. The Valentine paper is cute as can be and I'm off to see her video. Great design with the pattern paper.
ReplyDeleteLove both cards. Your sparkly angel is a special eyecatcher on the card!!
ReplyDeleteWere you at the Summit too, Greta? Fun event! Love your pink angel and the Valentine looks amazing! I have that paper too - lol - been hoarding it for years...It looks great with the layered flowers!!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so pretty in pink! Lovely makes Greta.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this card Greta! Those background papers are perfect, and the sentiment is wonderful. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Word Art Wednesday. We appreciate your participation!
ReplyDeleteOh, I do love the Christmas card using the angel with the JOY sentiment, so pretty! And, your Valentine card is lovely with the design paper and flowers!
ReplyDeleteHola Greta.
ReplyDeleteAquest doble estampat, és preciós. M'encanta com t'ha quedat.
És com si fos nata i maduixa. Un pensament dolç. Aquestes fetes unes manetes, amb unes idees magnífiques.
Bon cap de setmana, guapíssime.
Una abraçada.
Mònica!!
What a lovely, sugary blush of pink this post is!
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