I embossed white cardstock and yellow vellum at the same time using SSS Blossom Swag folder. The pieces were attached together and trimmed with scissors to fit on the card.
There's Yellow Stickles in the flower centers and Frosted Lace on the berries. The birds from Poppystamps Nordic Majestic Bloom were inked with PTI Spring Rain and Blueberry Sky. I brushed the wings with shimmer. You can see the sparkle and shimmer in
my IG post. Fun to use the PTI patterned paper for a different look. The sentiment from Altenew Modern Dahlia Bunch was stamped in Versafine Clair Blue Belle and embossed with matte clear ep. I brushed the sentiment diecut and the card front edges with PTI Lemon Tart. Finished with a few tiny blue pearls that matched. I'm entering
Die Cut Divas,
SSS Wednesday via IG and
SSS Flickr.
I often use generic sentiments on the outside of cards, like the Hello from PTI Essential Sentiments. That way I can use the card for any occasion.
In this case, I knew it would be a birthday card, but none of those sentiments fit as well as Hello.
Stencil Week for JUGs inspired me to get out my favorite Taylored Expressions Modern Eucalyptus. I have Foil-It cards that go with the stencils, but I've used up the one with circles. Decided to see if I could make my own using a circle die and Sparkle Pop gold pen. Have to say, I love the result! I also used the pen on the darkest green sprigs and the flower centers. You can see the gorgeous sparkle in
my IG post. The inks brushed through the 4 stencils are Altenew Silver Sprout, Sagestone, Olive Grove and Mossy Granite. Poppystamps Little Layered Asters were brushed with Altenew Strawberry and Dusty Pink. Hello was stamped in Olive Grove, die cut and stacked 2 high. I brushed the card front edges with the Olive Grove. I'm also entering
SSS Wednesday and
Color Hues. I'll let the CH team decide if my flowers are close enough to a soft coral.
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I like the stenciled eucalyptus! This is such a lovely card, Greta. Thanks for sharing it with us at Just Us Girls! Your first card is terrific too. I like the sweet little blue birds!
ReplyDeleteThe first very much reminds of Wedgwood, the Eucalyptus is so effective, colours spot on. As were you regarding the Holly dies, I recall seeing them here, have updated.
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Two lovely cards, Greta. I love the colour combination on your first card and the wreath on your second card is so pretty.
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Two beautiful cards Greta. Both are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThe vellum is lovely on the first and those sweet little birds add a lovely pop. Your wreath is fabulous. You always do them so well.
ReplyDeleteLovely makes!! Thanks for linking up to our April challenge gallery at Die Cut Divas.
ReplyDeleteBluebirds are the cutest and made me smile. They are so sweet on this cute card. That wreath is beautiful, Greta. Soft colors and you're right, so versatile for any occasion.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you entered this beauty at Color Hues. I just think it is one of the prettiest cards! Well done!
ReplyDeleteHi Greta.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are very pretty. Each one is perfect for a different occasion.
Big hug.
Mónica.
Your subtle shades of coral and green work so well together in the second card Greta. Thanks for linking it up to the Color Hues gallery. :)
ReplyDeleteQué lindas tarjetas, hace tiempo hice algunas. Ahora hago collages y journals.
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Two beautiful bday cards, Greta! Especially love the Eucalyptus wreath!!
ReplyDeleteLovely set of cards, Greta!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Especially love your take on the Color Hues challenge card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasant surprise to see two lovely cards. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas.
ReplyDeleteSorry, trying to get caught up here. Two more beautiful cards, Greta! Love the sweet birds and embossed piece on the first card! Second card is lovely with the pretty wreath. Wonderful colors in the soft greens and pinks, so pretty!
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