I had quite a bit of fun with these colors using a stamp & stencil set from PFS (Floral Focus) and even ended up with 2 cards using the leftover pieces from card 1...a win, win!! Here's the 1st one...
I embossed the image with Altenew's Rose Gold embossing powder on white cs and then stenciled using SU!'s Flirty Famingo and Mossy Meadow for the flowers and leaves. Next I used PFS's Simply Diamonds Coverplate die to cut my stenciled piece. Setting all the pieces aside, I used a piece of Mossy Meadow cs and embossed the Floral Focus stamp again with the rose gold powder and then cut again with the same Simply Diamonds coverplate die.
I replaced all the diamond pieces into the Mossy Meadow frame (like a jigsaw puzzle) and it all lined up beautifully, but I thought it needed some dimension, so I cut from white cs the Simply Diamonds die 3 more times and added all the diamond pieces to the backs of the stenciled pieces. It looks really cool in real life with all that dimension, but I just couldn't seem to capture it on my photos! (Not real happy with the way the framing looks black instead of green and the flowers look really light pink rather than the deeper coral...I'm blaming it on the lack of sunshine here in Michigan!!) I used MB's Just a Note Posh Script die with gold mirror cs for my sentiment and that shows up much better in real life too.
I used all the leftover pieces from the first card to make this 2nd one, so it's basically just the opposite of the 1st one. I did not add all the dimension with this one though and just inlaid each piece flat.
My sentiment on this 2nd card is also from MB (Happy Birthday Chic Script), and I did put another layer behind it for a bit of dimension.
 |
And here they both are together. They are very busy cards, but I actually like both of them a lot! Just wish you could see the real colors better...the green is more green and the coral is more coral!
The DT and our Special GD Kelly have a lot more inspiration for you that you can find right HERE, so check it out and play along with us. This challenge is open till Tuesday, April 28th @ 9:00AM.
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
Wow, both of the cards are absolutely stunning! I can't decide which I like more! I gravitate a bit towards the one with the dark squares, but the other one is also gorgeous! Sue N
ReplyDeleteThis is a double does of prettiness, Marcia! I love what the gold adds to the coral and green combo. Fabulous work, my friend!
ReplyDeleteMarcia, I truly only see beauty here! The floral stamp is beautiful, the rose gold fits the corals perfectly and the green is definitely an awesome compliment to the card. Truly beautiful, Friend!
ReplyDeleteI do love a good jigsaw puzzle, Marcia, and your florals beautiful in these challenge colors!
ReplyDelete=]
WOW! Your cards are modern and stylish - and how wonderful to get two from one with the design you've chosen. Stunning showcase of coral and green!
ReplyDeletehugs~carol
A twofer is always a good thing, Marcia, and you worked your magic with those beautiful flowers. Lovely card, my friend.
ReplyDeleteSo who doesn't love a twofer Marcia? I'm not sure which version I prefer, the're both so pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteWowie, spectacular x 2! Gorgeous embossing, stenciling, cutting. I can totally see green on my screen. It doesn't for one second look black. I can see dimension, too, but I know how it must be so much more (but not too much) IRL. These pretty colors are a favorite combination. You did some beautiful work here, Marcia!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards using the positive and negatives of your diamond cover plate. Very cool!! LOVE the rose gold embossing with this beautiful colour combo! xx
ReplyDeleteWowza!! These are both stunning!! I love the boldness with the gold embossing. So striking. What gorgeous mosaics on both.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I loved your cards initially as soon as I saw them, but now that I am reading your post, I am even more impressed at the effort that went into creating them. You clearly have outdone yourself as these are just so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have been admiring your card and so glad you explain how you did it, my friend! Your stamping, stenciling and die cutting is perfect and you have two gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteLovely use of the colors Marcia. I love getting two cards from one session.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredibly creative way to use these colors, Marcia. I love your puzzle design and the gold embossing could not be more beautiful and interesting. I just love how different they look even though they are the "same" card. Fabulous work!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a unique design idea and you carried it off beautifully, Marcia! I've been curious as to how you made the card and this is such a creative was to use both products. What a stunning card!
ReplyDeleteWow Marcia! I'm trying to get my head around how you did these cards! Love the gold embossing outlines the beautiful blooms and the frame die - Yes - busy but very impressive! Julia xx
ReplyDelete