Same But Different

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I had another play with my fairly new Fantasy Bouquet dies.

This time I watercolored them in yellows.

I usually cut two, just in case.  Both sets of flowers turned out well so

I made two cards.  I used Jen B's sketch from Freshly Made Sketches for

each but different backgrounds. 

This one has an embossed background.  I thought the flowers in the embossing

folder were a good match for the die cut flowers.

For the second card, I used a new to me die from the NBUS box and put it on

a yellow base for a little more pop of color.

Now I need to decide which to take over to 

Freshly Made Sketches #713

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:  Wildflowers (ret W+9)

Ink:   Versafine Onyx Black

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Watercolor (Arches CP)

Other:  Fantasy Flowers die (SSS), Privet Branch die (SSS), Distress re-inkers (Mustard Seed, Fossilized Amber, Dried Marigold, Peeled Paint, Rustic Wilderness), Floral Festoon EF (SSS), Stitched Rectangle die (SSS), Decorative Sentiment Dies (EMD)

Card Recipe

tamps:  Wildflowers (ret W+9)

Ink:   Versafine Onyx Black

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Watercolor (Arches CP)

Other:  Fantasy Flowers die (SSS), Privet Branch die (SSS), Distress re-inkers (Mustard Seed, Fossilized Amber, Dried Marigold, Peeled Paint, Rustic Wilderness), Border Bling: Tin Stitched die (PTI), Decorative Sentiment dies (EMD)

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The Blues

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I finally got a chance to use my Concord & 9th poinsettia.

I'd used the other flower in the set on this card.

I die cut the flower from some Shimmery White cardstock and added just a

bit of blue that was leftover on my blending brush.  The leaves were cut from

the same piece of cardstock and I blended some green ink on them.

The blue cardstock in the background has shimmer too.  It was a gift, so I have

no idea where it came from.  I LOVE it though and used it for a Hanukkah card.

I blended some dark blue ink around the edges to make the area around the

candles glow.  I probably should of stamped the sentiment higher.

Too late now though.

Challenges:

Time Out #302 - Pick two from image below (I've picked Emboss & Corner)

Krafty Chicks #795 - CAS

 

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:  

Ink:   Garden Green, Blue (ink left of brush)

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Matte Gold Foil, Shimmer White

Other: Holiday Swag EF (SB), Festive Blooms die (C9), Greetings die (PB)

Card Recipe (card 2)

Stamps:  Festival of Lights (ret PTI)

Ink:   Night of Navy, Whisper White

Paper:   Shimmer Blue (?), Matte Silver Foil, Matte Gold Foil, Neenah Solar White

Other:  Sunburst Card Front (C9), Menorah Die (?), White EP

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Thankful Fantasy Bouquet

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

I was able to combine a couple of NBUS from my stash and get them

on a card.

I want to play more with these flower dies.

I hope I can squeeze out some time.

Challenges:

Double D - Fall Colors

The Flower Challenge #108 - Thanks

NBUS #80 - Never Before Used Schtuff

 

Card Recipe

Stamps:  

Ink:   Tangerine Tango, Real Red, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow

Paper:   Very Vanilla, Neenah Solar White, Gold Matte Foil (SSS)

Other:  Fantasy Bouquet dies (SSS), Luxe Backdrop & Border EF (SB), Mini Slimline Double Stitched dies (Kat Scrapiness), Words of Gratitude die (PB)

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More Nordic Birds

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No Challenges today.  Just cards done for fun (and the Christmas stash).

This time I used the smaller bird from the set.

I've framed him up with some Nordic frames.

Next up is using the larger bird  reversing the red and white.

For a bit of change, on a blue background...

This time I've used my Rosemaling embossing folder and swiped over the

raised parts with white ink.  I perched the bird on a couple of snowy branches.

I have had so much fun with these birds!  They aren't just for Christmas either.

I think you'll be seeing them in other seasons too.

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:  PP Fancy Sentiments (SB)

Ink:   BP Black

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Gold Foil, Mixed Media, Greenleaf (SSS)

Other:  Nordic Birds die (Grtry), Rosemary & Berry die (Grtry), Nordic Frames dies (Grtry), Re-inkers (Bundled Sage, Rustic Wilderness), Red Sharpie,

Card Recipe (card 2)

Stamps: Christmas Wishes (Kaisercraft) 

Ink:   Cherry Cobbler

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Gold Foil, Diamond Glimmer

Other:  Nordic Birds (Grtry), Rosemary Berry dies (Grtry), Holiday Floral Swag EF (SB), Copics (E0000, E000, G43, G46)

Card Recipe (card 3)

Stamps:  Christmas Sentiments (PB)

Ink:   Encore Gold, Whisper White

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Marina Mist, Shimmery White, Gold Foil, White Glimmer

Other:  Nordic Birds die (Grtry), Norwegian Rosemaling EF (SB), Fir Sprig (SSS), Glitter

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Season's Greetings Holly Sprig

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

Last week was super busy and today I finally had a chance to get

in the studio and make a card.

I used Verena's sketch at Freshly Made Sketches and a NBUS holly die.

I followed the sketch exactly, but I like it turned on it's side too.

I die cut the holly from Neenah Solar white and added color on the leaves with 

sponge daubers.  The berries were cut from a scrap of red glimmer.

I had two holly sprigs and cut a cluster of leaves off the second to add to

the single sprig.  That left a cluster left for the inside.

I need to decide which end is up before I put the sentiment on the inside.

What do you think?

Challenges:

Freshly Made Sketches #712 - Sketch by Verena

NBUS #80 - Never Before Used Schtuff

 

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Scripty Holiday (GKD)

Ink:   Soft Suede, Garden Green, Shaded Spruce

Paper:   Neenah Solare White, Red Glimmer, Soft Suede

Other:  Sealed Holly Sprigs die (SB), Pinewood Planks EF (SU)

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