Airbrushed flowers

 I'm back with a second post this week, which has not been my norm lately, but I made a couple of cards on the weekend, so this is the second one I made.

Using Altenew's Airbrushed Flowers set and matching dies.

Inks used are from the Altenew sets Nature's Wonders and Sugarplums. This set is a multiply layer set, which I just love doing.  Step by step instructions with each makes stamping so much easier.  Once stamping was done I cut it out with matching dies.

It took me a while to decide what I wanted to do for the background.  Most of my papers were either too busy of a pattern, or not the right shade of purple/plum.  So I decided to go white.  I used the Pinkfresh Studio die  called Diagonal Stitched Plaid which only cuts the plaid marks, and then I also used the oval frame which is called Francy Oval Frame also by PFS.  I cut 2 of the frames and glued them together.

I arranged the florals around the frame, tucking the leaves underneath, and adding some foam squares under the flower petals in spots as well as the top and bottom leaves.  

Using Nuvo glitter gloss pen to add some sparkle to the centers of the flowers, then added some Studio Katia Icy Sparkle crystals.

I was going to add a sentiment, but decided not to.  This way I can use it for anything, either add a sentiment at that time, or just on the inside.

That's it for me this week.  Have a wonderful weekend everyone, see you back here next week.  Keep well!

Pauline

Peaceful Florals

Hello everyone! Hope you are all doing well.

Today's card is one that I don't need, but always good to have on hand.  I'm using a stamp set from Gina K, called Peaceful Florals.  I had thoughts of water colouring this image, but changed my mind and decided to use my Polychromos pencils and a bit of gamsol for blending.

Since I always tend to go with pink or purple flowers, I decided to go with a yellow/orange this time around.  Once coloured I sponged a bit of light yellow from Altenew, but as you can see I have a bit of a pinky/orange glow, so I think my brush with the yellow ink picked up some of the orange from the pencil colouring, which I really don't mind at all.

To finish I cut it out using a MFT scallop rectangle die.  Sentiment is from a set from Simon Says Stamps.  Now it looks crooked, but I tell you when it was flat and I used my Misti to line up and stamp it was perfectly straight.  Maybe it's the way the script is written.  But it's stamped now, so gotta go with it!

I added some Pretty Pink Post diamond rainbow rhinestones.  For my card base I used a piece from my scrap bin, but I think it might be baked brown sugar from SU.

I appreciate you stopping by. Have a fabulous day!

Pauline

Spellbinders Valentine cards

Happy Friday! I have a couple more Valentine cards to share today.  Both cards are using the Spellbinders  small, large and glimmer kits of the month for January.

My first card (although it looks crooked, but it's not in real life, must of been the angle of my camera) is using the larger die of the month.  I cut it from gold mirror cardstock and cut off the ends on each side (this die is a slimline size).  I used my glimmer hot foiling machine and dies for the sentiment and the heart in the center.

The set also comes with some flower and leaf dies, which I cut form green and pink cardstock, sponged some distress inks on them for added interest.  Behind the gold centerpiece I adhered some vellum, it gives it that frosty look.  For my card base I used my score buddy and added score lines.

To finish off I added some small gold pearls.

For my second card, non traditional Valentine colours - a request from my co-worker for his girlfriend who's favourite colour is purple.

Again, I used the small die of the month for this one.  I cut the outer frame from white, and the inner frame for purple and also from silver mirror c/s.  I adhered the purple to the silver just offset just a pinch. Used my hot glimmer machine for the foiling on the sentiment and the center heart. Die cut some flowers and greenery and added to the bottom corner. 

To finish off I added some pearls and rhinestones from Studio Katia.

Well that's it for me for today.  I hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine's day on Sunday.  We are still in lock down here until the 16th.  Still very cold,  looks like it will continue into next week.  How many more days till spring? !!

Oh I was so surprised yesterday, as I was working away in my craft room (that's where I have my work station set up for work) I was looking out my window and saw a different bird.  It was a Common Redpoll.  We have never seen one in our backyard, they never seem to be this far south in Ontario.  Grabbed my camera did a quick picture from the back door before he flew off.  Such a pretty bird.  Anyway just had to share that with you.

Take care, see you back here next week.  

Pauline

Potted Passion

 Helle everyone, and Happy Monday! Very cold temperatures here all weekend and right through into next weekend. The wind is so brutal it is suppose to be around -21C today with the wind chill.. Can't wait for Spring to arrive.

Today's I'm sharing  a Valentines card.  The stamp set I'm using is from Penny Black - Potted Passion.  I bought this last year, had it coloured up but just never made it to a card.

Going through to see what I had in my partially done bucket, I pulled the potted blooms out and I also found the die cut behind it as well.  

Went through some of my 6x6 paper packs looking for the right background.  I ended up using this piece from Prima Marketing - Apricot Honey.  I thought the grayish colour went well with the planter.  I sponged some distress oxide worn lipstick just in the center of the die cut for a bit of colour behind the floral once I popped it up.

I die cut the work 'love' 3x's from black card stock, this is also from Penny Black. Card base is a deep red, although it kind of looks like a rusty colour in the picture.

To finish off I added some Studio Katia winterberry pearls, Nuvo glitter gloss to the heart flowers, also used my white pen and added some dots to the flowers, and lastly added a Nuvo crystal heart just above the word love. I sent this off to my sister, I wasn't going to post this until she received it, but I don't think she reads my blog.

Thank you for stopping by, I really appreciate it when you do.  Keep well everyone.

Pauline

Balloon Bouquet

 Hello.  I'm slowly getting back into the groove of card making. Sorry it's taking so long.  I pulled out some stamp and die sets from The Greetery for my cards today.  I'm trying to replenish my stash basket as it is pretty much depleted.

Stamp sets I used are :  Balloon Bouquet and matching die set as well the  Birthday Blooms and matching die set.  Also used the Stitched cloud dies.

The large balloons are layering stamps, which really make the flowers look so real.  I used distress oxide inks for these. Once the large balloons were done, I sprayed some clear glitter spray for added sparkle.  The larger balloon on each are popped up with some fun foam behind.

For the sentiments, I used the same inks I used in the card and just stamped in two colours for a gradation look.

To finish off I added some sequins and enamel dots.

As always, thanks for taking to the time to stop by.  Keep well, stay safe,

Pauline