I decided to go with the color green using a technique that Jennifer McGuire showed HERE (Adding Texture Without Bulk), and came up with this card...
I started by die cutting the BotaniCuts: Palm Leaves (The Greetery) in different shades of green cardstock scraps, and then glued them randomly on a piece of white cardstock. Next I covered this layer with MB's Pinpoint Leaf Plate Die and ran it through my die cut machine which adds another layer of design over the die cut Palm leaves. Here's a closer up so you can see the design better...
Isn't that such a cool look?! I'm hooked!! Not only does the cover plate die leave the design impressed into the cardstock, but it impresses the die cut leaves firmly into the cardstock too! I finished this card by matting it with a layer of black and a white card base, and then added my die cut sentiment from Honey Bee's Bitty Buzzwords stamps and dies. I also added a few gold metallic pearls from PFS.
I have a 2nd card to share with you that isn't monochromatic, but uses the same technique of adding texture without bulk. Take a look...
This card was done exactly the same way as the first card, but used 2 oak leaf dies from Gina Marie Designs and some more cardstock scraps. I used the same MB Pinpoint Leaf Plate Die and a different sentiment from the same Honey Bee Bitty Buzzwords stamp and die set, and silver metallic pearls for this card. Fun, FUN technique and definitely worth checking out!
There's still time to play along with this MONOCHROMATIC challenge (HERE), so check out all the fabulous inspiration from the talented DT, and then join in!!
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
11 comments:
These are both so pretty Marcia! They look like beautifully quilted pieces.
Just love both greenery cards, Marcia - so great with the embossing!!
That looks so very cool, I am going to give it a try one day. Love both cards.
Two beautiful cards, Marcia! Love them both, but the second is my favorite, love the colors!
OH WOW what a great idea and both cards are AMAZING! Beautiful inspiration Marcia! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Monochromatic’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. We appreciate your support!!
Darlene
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Lovely shades of green on the first and nice mix of colours on the second. Great texture!
Oh my, Marcia...I LOVE both your cards using the Adding Texture without Bulk Technique!! Your choice of colors, dies and sentiments are wonderful. TFS my friend.. Love and Hugs...Nancy
Love these ferns and leaves and how they are impressed into the card front! Two great designs, my friend!
I adore leaves, Marcia - love that you've shared another way to use them! [and a few scraps, too!] Gorgeous greens, and I love the unexpected lilac, aqua, and grey!
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While using another The Greetery set I found those palm leaves tucked into the same folder. I hadn't labeled the folder to include them and totally forgot I had them. I'm going to be CASEing your card sometime soon, Marcia. I love the technique and your greens are so pretty. I love it with the oak leaves too.
These are so beautiful! Love the palm leaves, great design, they really fill the front panel. Then yu added that glorious texture! WOW! Simply fabulous! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Double D, Monochromatic Challenge. Donna, DT Member.
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