I always loved the PTI Challenges and Blog Hops where customers could enter their cards. So I was thrilled to see the August challenge. Luckily, I have Pure Poppy, Tropical Teal and Green Parakeet ink cubes. I used them with PTI Wild Blooms layering stencil set. 
As you can see, I gold embossed the flower details. Hard to tell, but the Pure Poppy flower centers were embossed with clear sparkle powder. Since Green Parakeet isn't very dark, I used Tropical Teal for the leaf details. It worked great! Love how the panel turned out, so I just die cut it with Scallop Stackers: Small and used Pure Poppy for the mat. I added very small gold splatters and soft gold sequins. The die cut PTI Scripted sentiment was stacked and gold embossed. I've started keeping my favorite makes on display until I mail them. Makes me happy each time I walk by. I'm also entering JUGS and WAW.
I wasn't planning to make a Christmas card for Color Hues Navy and Teal challenge, but that's what I ended up with. The Spellbinders Joy die didn't even get used last year and I really love it.
I tried to follow the directions for how to set your phone camera so it captures the color teal and doesn't turn it more blue. No luck, but I wanted to enter the card anyway. The cardstocks are really a navy blue and a teal about the same intensity. I attached the diecut to a silver oval. Stickles Glitter Glue that's a very close match to the teal cardstock was added to the flower centers and clear glaze was added to the holly leaves.
I saved the teal glitter tape letters from the snowflake card in my previous post. Glad to use them quickly. I've sure gotten my money's worth from Altenew's Essential Sentiment Strips. My camera captured this shade of teal without a problem. 
I attached the glitter tape to printer paper and then die cut SSS Stitching Butterflies. I used a scrap of black cardstock for the bodies and lightly bent the wings forward. Hadn't used the Altenew Flower Bed embossing folder for awhile and it was just the look I wanted for this card. I'm entering DCD, SSS Monday and SSS Wednesday.
Edited: Thanks, Linda. You're right. The glitter tape is more of a mint than a teal. Guess that's why the color looks right in the picture.
Three more beautiful cards, Greta! Love the stenciling with gold accents on card one, the dramatic Joy in navy & teal for card two and the beautiful mint butterflies on white for card three!! So glad you shared again at Die Cut Divas!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great line-up of cards, Greta! Love your pretty red poppies, that card looks like summer! So happy to spot it in our JUGs gallery. Thanks for playing along!
ReplyDeleteThose are some beautiful cards, Greta! The SB Joy die is one of my favs and looks fabulous in navy and teal! Most card makers I know have dealt with the color issue when taking photos and I find it tricky to try and change it adequately when editing, so I feel your frustration. But nevertheless, your card is lovely in the shades of teal shown, so no worries! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great trio of cards Greta, but of course my favorite is the JOY card! Your colors look spot on to me and we're so glad you shared it with us at the Color Hues Challenge...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteI love that PTI stencil, and your pretty card reminds me to get it out again. The teal on card 2 looks perfectly fine from here and that is a wonderful Christmas card. I love the sparkly gems on the flowers! We're always glad to have you join us for a Color Hues Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThree more lovely cards. The first one reminds me of a beautiful summer meadow.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful white on white with that splash of cool shimmery green creation!! Thanks for joining in our August challenge at Die Cut Divas.
ReplyDeleteThree really lovely and really different cards. I couldn't pick a favourite. They are all so good xx
ReplyDeleteLovely as can be for all three, Greta! Very pretty flowers on your first card along with beautiful color! Second card with the Joy die makes for the perfect Christmas card! Love the color combo! And, last card is so pretty showing the shimmery butterflies and embossed background!
ReplyDeleteGreta, you are showcasing a lovely trio of cards here. I love your stenciled blooms, I have the stencil too and should try it with bolder colors. You're inspiring me. your navy and teal joy is gorgeous. And the butterflies, so pretty...
ReplyDeleteThree more stunning designs Greta, I know choices are not required but the first has to be it, from the detailed die frame, to lovely blooms and perfect finishing gold sentiment.
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3 brilliant, and very different cards Greta - it's always a treat to visit your blog! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Kate!
Another three gorgeous cards Greta. Love them all - thanks for entering our challenge at Die Cut Divas with you fabulous white on white with wonderful blue accents.
ReplyDeleteSo much eye candy! Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing at JUGS
ReplyDeleteLoving these beautiful cards Greta. Thanks for sharing and supporting us at JUGS.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, Greta. My favourite is the first one, such an eye-catching design.
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Splended cards! I really love the teal and navy one, especially.
ReplyDeleteLove your first card, it's such a happy card, love the blues in your Joy card, then your sparkly butterflies, all of them so very beautiful in their own way. x
ReplyDeleteGreta, all of your cards are lovely! I laughed out loud when I read that you hadn’t planned on making a navy and teal Christmas card, but that’s what happened. I often say that sometimes it seems like cards make themselves. 😅 Thanks so much for playing along with us at Word Art Wednesday. We appreciate your participation!
ReplyDeleteI love both of these! The flowery one reminds me of a lovely die set I bought recently and love, and the second card is just so delicately pretty
ReplyDeleteThe butterflies are so pretty and the card is just lovely. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas.
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