I used the embossing folder first and then die cut, before adhering to another embossed panel using SSS's Holiday Greenery ef. Some twine and a pre-printed sentiment from Gina K finished off this card.
I decided to play around with more Fall colored berries on this one and I love the way it turned out (even if I did get a little heavy handed with the water splattering!!).
Before I embossed this one I made a mask and then added the background using a retired SU! background stamp called En Francais. I used twine at the bottom of this one and added a little tag from PTI's Tiny Tags stamp and die set. I'll be adding this one to the Four Seasons Challenge where they are obviously looking for Fall themed cards.
My last card was actually a mess up, but I couldn't bear to throw it away, so I cut it down to a smaller size and I actually really like the way it turned out! I even used a darker green colored pencil to go over some of the vein markings in the leaves and the sentiment is an oldie but a goodie from PTI's Christmas Blessings stamp set.
This is such a classic set that I just might have to invest in it at some point...it was so much fun to play with! Thanks so much Michele for letting me borrow it!
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A trio of beautiful cards here, Marcia! What a gorgeous set of leaves and berries. I was in love with the first card and then I saw the second card. It is truly swoon-worthy. The colors of the berries make me think of bittersweet, which I love so much in the fall, and I especially like the French script in the background. So glad you found a way to save the third one as well. Too pretty to toss! All three cards are berry-licious!
ReplyDeleteLooks like that set had a marvelous vacay with you, Marcia! I love all three and the way you've added interest behind them. I made a purple version myself after seeing TaeEun's masterpiece - but now I'll be ready for another go after seeing yours - serendipity is far from a
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Three spectacular makes and you are so VERY welcome!
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Truly beautiful, each and every one, Marcia! I especially love the script background but they are all just wonderful. Hmmm do you think I can get to taking out my set someday?!
ReplyDeleteAll three of these are beautiful, Marcia! How fun to be able to borrow this set! I especially love it in the fall colors with the script around it. Both Christmas cards are fantastic though in traditional and non-traditional colors!
ReplyDeleteOooohhhh, I love the different colors, Marcia! The autumn version is especially pretty with that scripty background. Looks like that mistake turned into a mini masterpiece! Three marvelous makes, my friend. Rain for us today too with that dreaded S word headed our way Thursday!
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing those branches I had to check my stash. I have the original stamp of that image from 2016. Seeing it in your hands and all those wonderful cards I may be investing in the stencil/die/folder ASAP. Or I may just do a Jill Foster and use markers and pens if they're still inky. You've showed us how versatile it can be, Marcia. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWow Marcia - gorgeous trio with that berry branch! Of course I'm drawn to the purple one but all are fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and a great save on the last one, I can truly see why you might 'need' to invest in this set, it's lovely!
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They're all so gorgeous, Marcia! Definitely a branch for all seasons. I think the fall card is my favorite. Not too heavy handed at all on the splattering. I do love the way DOX inks react to water. I don't use mine enough. Great save on the last card because no flaw is evident at all. It simply looks beautiful with the purple berries -- like Beauty Berries! All eye candy on this rainy day!
ReplyDeleteAmazing work with this lovely PB set, Marcia!! I love all the colour variations. I would never have thought to use it for Fall, but it works perfectly!! Aren't stamping friends generous??!! xx
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