I took a break from my online card class homework yesterday to make this card for ColourQ cQc #232. One of the 'colors' this week is newsprint. How fun is that? I used some SU newsprint paper to make some flowers using my new Button Stack dies. Each newsprint flower has a black card stock button die cut underneath cut from some other button dies I have--they looked better with something behind them. The leaves are from Waltzingmouse Simple Sprig.
My second card today is for this week's Make it Monday #155: Create your own confetti with Papertrey Ink Dies and Simon Says Wednesday Mother's Day Special Girl. I used the small numbers dies from the Hands of Time set to make a bunch of colorful number confetti. I used that confetti in a shaker card that I will be sending my niece for her 16th birthday. The card base as well as the Text Birthday Die cut use some silver shimmer paper from Michaels. I have been surprised to see some really high quality papers at my local Michaels lately.
The confetti is cut from Limeade Ice, Raspberry Fizz, Lemon Tart, Harvest Gold, Orange Zest, Tropical Teal and SU Tempting Turquoise. Here is a peek at that confetti. It was probably the most time consuming part of the card because most of those tiny numbers had to be picked out of the dies--but I moved my die cut machine to my desk and cut while watch I watched my online craft clas videos.
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Both the cards are wonderful ..:)
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting that button stack die but it's been out of stock. It was when I place my order last month and just became available yesterday. I love the way they look on your card. And the shaker card is wonderful. I do need to make one of them.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your newsprint flowers Joyce, this is the cutest card! Thanks so much for joining us at the ColourQ! And your tiny number confetti is too much fun, great card!
ReplyDeleteLove this, Joyce! It is time consuming, but the results are so worth it!!
ReplyDeleteI love your confetti card - so much fun. And those button attacks on your first one look great.
ReplyDeleteOMG! Love that confetti in the shaker - you are a genius!
ReplyDeleteHi Joyce. Thanks so much for letting me know about the PS shout out on FB the other day. I would not have see it and it was a thrill. I really love thee cards. Love the newsprint flowers,a dn you are right. The black behind them is perfect. The birthday card is FABULOUS - especially for a 16 year old girl. It is so bright and fun, and the confetti is such a great feature. The colors you picked are perfect.
ReplyDeleteThe WMS Simple Sprig is one of my fave sets, Joyce ... paired with these fabulous dimensional blooms it's fantastic! What a cool shaker card for your niece ... gorgeous confetti behind that wonderful die block! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteSmitten with shaker cards. I'm easy to hypnotize. Hand me a shaker card and I'll be quiet for hours and hours! I love those bright colorful numbers! Smitten. Honestly smitten!
ReplyDeletelove the letter confetti card!!
ReplyDeleteJoyce...you always amazing me! I love both of your cards but the MIM is so fun and very festive and perfect for a 16 year old. Your first card is just beautiful...I love that you used the newsprint with the button dies for your flowers, such a classy look with those beautiful leaves.
ReplyDeleteFabulous creations, Joyce!! Love those newsprint flowers! And I agree---the black backing really makes them POP! And that confetti birthday card is FANTASTIC!!! What a super fun 16th birthday card! So clever!
ReplyDeleteBoth gorgeous cards Joyce..they couldn't be more different. Love those die cut blooms in the newsprint, especially with the black peeking from behind. And such a fun card for your niece! Thanks for playing along at Colour Q!
ReplyDeleteWow! 2 terrific cards.
ReplyDeleteYour newsprint blooms are perfect and I lov ethat letter confetti.
Caroline xxx
Love both cards. The 16 year old will simply love that card. The first card is classy and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI really like both these cards Joyce - so creative. The button dies are on my wishlist and I love how you used them.
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Carol x
No words...okay lots of them. Wow Joyce you created two gorgeous cards. LOVE you colourQ and I am going to CASE/copy you right after I buy the Simple Sprig. This card is genius and would you know i cannot find that fantastic Italian book print you sent to me, ripped my craft room apart looking for it. i am sure it is here--somewhere. Your confetti shaker is so gorgeous and another one to CASE/copy. It might be cheaper for to move next door...
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your cards!! The colorful confetti is absolutely perfect and the florals and the leaves are a fabulous combination!!
ReplyDeleteOohhh, love these cards, Joyce! What a fun and colorful birthday card for your niece. Why is it the stamp sets and dies I think I don't need see lots of action in blogland so then I "need" them too? Hate to think of returning to work just so I can buy more PTI. Think I'll remain retired and watch my spending. : )
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards, Joyce! Love the colorful confetti!!!
ReplyDeleteJoyce, your ColourQ ROCKS, if you do not get a shout out - I will eat a brussel sprout!
ReplyDeleteWow - these are both fabulous - LOVE the confetti card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely colourQ card, Joyce, love those flowers! Thanks for joining in the fun at the colourQ this week.
ReplyDeleteTwo absolutely brilliant cards, love the word confetti card but I also love the elegance of the first card.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge.
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Debby
Ooooh! The newsprint flowers on the green leaves on the kraft card make me so happy! and how nice that SO HAPPY is the greeting as well. It fits! The word confetti is so much fun. Did you get tired of cranking out the letters?!
ReplyDeleteOK, more amazing cards Joyce! You are on a roll. Love the confetti and the button stacks flowers. Those are on my wish list. I'm loving what you have done with them.
ReplyDeleteYour ColourQ card is gorgeous! The layered flowers are so cute and this is going straight into my CASE file. :) And you number confetti? Genius! Such a super fun birthday card!
ReplyDeleteYour first card is a shoe in winner! I love the way you used the colors and just a bit of black.........your best so far! The shaker card is so dar adorable with the tiny numbers. I had to laugh at Jeanne's comment.
ReplyDeleteLove those fabulous newsprint flowers, Joyce! And your shaker card is "WOW"--just perfect for a sixteen year old! The colorful confetti numbers are such a great idea and so adorable.
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