I have two cards to share today. My first card is a(nother) redo of my sponged/sprayed/ghosted birthday card from yesterday. I took Loll's advice, and pulled the stencil off right after spraying the water, and also changed my design to feature more white space. The stencil I used was a Chevron Mask by Studio Calico.
I am happy to report that Loll was right, and I got much better ghosting by removing my stencil immediately. So, if you are ever lucky enough to receiving any stamping tips from Loll, you should definitely take them.
I am entering this card at Happy Little Stampers June CAS challenge Sprays/Mist challenge, Less is More #227 Sunset Colors, Pretty Pink Posh Watercolor Blog Hop and Seize the Birthday without Toppings.
This next card is for the bus driver from my daughter's school. Getting my girls to school safely every day while saving me hours in the car--that is what I am grateful for. I used lots of different die cuts to make my little scene.
I am entering this card at Paper Players #248 Masculine, Simon Says Wednesday Challenge Masculine, and Simply Create Too #87 Masculine.
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Love both of your cards, thanks for sharing! I am playing along the watercolor challenge too. :)
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Love the graphic look of your sunset card and what an adorable scene you have created for the bus driver and such a lovely thought x
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards Joyce. Love your sunset background, your stencil misting looks fabulous. Carol x
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Your first card is so vibrant and gorgeous and I love the sweet little scene you created on the second.
ReplyDeleteYour first card is fabulous Joyce, I was so pleased to see that you kept some white space in your design, it really allows the eye to focus on the fabulous panel!
ReplyDeleteYour second card is pretty fab too!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More" & GD Happy Little Stampers
The first card is absolutely stunning Joyce, look at you goo with the techniques, Ii am so impressed. The school bus is so darn cute love that you paired it with the school, what a great card for the bus driver!
ReplyDeleteLove your sunset coloured chevon panel ... so beautiful!! It really pops off all that gorgeous white space. The scene you've created for your daughter's bus driver is adorable. I'm sure he will be thrilled to get this thoughtful card. xx
ReplyDeleteLOVE the beautiful colors on your make a wish card!! This scene you created is adorable, perfect for the bus driver!
ReplyDeleteYummy, scrumptious, fun, awesome, eye popping beautiful cards Joyce! Especially the top one I need to try this ghost technique - you've inspired again. Thanks for playing along at LIM again too. Love it. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteLovely bright bold cards, you watercoloring particularly is beautiful
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. Your first one is stunningly eye-catching with those gorgeous colours!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are wonderful! The card with the school bus is absolutely perfect! I don't know how you can make a scene on a card any better than that one! Thanks for playing along with the Paper Players this week.
ReplyDeleteI'm back again in my official capacity to thank you for joining us at the Paper Players!! This is seriously cute Joyce!
ReplyDeleteThey're both fab!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I love the bright happy colors!
ReplyDeleteBoth your cards are fantastic!! Love the colors on your first card , soo bright and fun!!
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards, Joyce! I love your sunset colors and stenciled background on the first one, especially with all the white space...very cool! Thanks for the tip (via Loll) about removing the stencil right away), too!
ReplyDeleteLove your charming scene on the 2nd card, as well! I'm sure your girls' bus driver will really appreciate all the love you put into this card!
These are just beautiful but I especially love the effect on the first card. The bright panel really pops off the white background, gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Seize The Birthday :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the watercolours on your first card and the bold, black sentiment really pops. Gorgeous card for the bus driver!! Thanks so much for playing along at Happy Little Stampers xx
ReplyDeleteThe ghosting is much more marked here, but actually I liked it subtle too! Gorgeous vibrant panel and a stunning card - and your bus driver card is also fab!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for joining us.
Anne
Less is More
Two beautiful cards - I love your fun little die cut scene, perfect for the bus driver! So important that we don't forget to show our appreciation for people like this. Thanks for joining in with my masculine challenge over at The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteWonderful colors. Hugs, Ankie
ReplyDeleteLOVE those ghosted chevrons, Joyce ... such gorgeous colours against the crisp white! What a sweet scene... fantastic detailing ... how perfect for your daughters' bus driver! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteI love the scene you created..so fun! The bus and school are adorable. Thanks for sharing your card with us at The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the flawless merging of colors on ur first card :)
ReplyDeleteTwo fab makes but I am LOVING the first one
ReplyDeleteKathyk
super FAB! so glad you played along with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!
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I am super in love with the sunset colored card - so cool but yet sizzling, too!!! Love the thank you for the bus driver - you are very clever at putting scenes together - love it and just think you are a STAR!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Joyce. I LOVE your first one, those colours are so vibrant and what a great technique, definitely must try this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us.
Anita x
Less is More
These are awesome...but your little school bus scene.....OH MY GOSH, how CUTE! That bus driver had better save that card and FRAME it! Adorable! Thanks for sharing this with us at the Players this week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful scene you created. I love it! Fabulous. So glad you joined us at the Paper Players this week
ReplyDeleteJaydee
Both cards are fabulous!! Thanks for joining us at “Simply Create Too”, hope to see you next time again.
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Gerda
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Those little die cuts on the second card are adorable but your first card is a stunner! Wow! Gorgeous colours and perfectly blended. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThat ghosting technique is way cool and makes for a great Bday card. I just love all the little houses and scenes you make and this school bus one makes me extra happy.
ReplyDeleteOh Joyce, I'm just in love with that hilly little scene with the school bus. What a nice gesture too. Thanks for joining the fun at Simply Create Too!
ReplyDeleteYour sponged/sprayed/ghosted first card is incredibly pretty; the school bus/school scene is just downright adorable! What a sweetheart you are to create this for the driver...soooo thoughtful!
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