Saturday, February 24, 2018

With Heartfelt Sympathy and Happy Birthday



Hello and happy Saturday.  I'm playing along with several challenges today with 2 different cards.

First up is a card inspired by the video at Make it Monday #312: Framing Sentiments and Images.


I used some new PTI stamps --Penned Elegance and Lilies of the Valley, as well as a die from several layers of Embroidered Borders.  Before stacking and adhering the border die cuts, I dry embossed just the top layer with a woodgrain embossing plate.  I am entering this card at Less is More #365, where the challenge is to use dry embossing for only a small area around your focal point.  I am also entering this card at Just Add Ink #397: Just add "H"  My "H" is 'heartfelt.






My next card is inspired by a new PTI challenge--Transformation Tuesday.  I chose to remake this card I have had in my stash forever.  I never use it because the entire front is clear, so no place to write a message.  I made this card years ago for a Make it Monday challenge to use clear card stock, but was not really thinking about how impractical it would be.

Here is my original card:

Original Card
To transform this card, I remade it without using any clear card stock.  I used the same stamp set, Asian Fusion--one of my oldest and most favorite sets, same sentiment and same color scheme. 

Here is my transformed card:


I am happy with how this card turned out.  I feel like it is a more practical and updated design, yet it is possible to see how it was inspired by the original card.  Rather than a vertical panel of kraft card stock, I substituted one of the stamped images in the set, stamped horizontally twice in kraft.  I stamped that on the base of the card, then stamped everything else on a separate panel, which I then attached with foam tape.




I am also entering this card at Seize the Birthday, without toppings.



Thanks for Visiting

14 comments :

  1. Wow!!! I love your first card with those lilies and the fun frame. The way you remade the second card is so cool!!

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  2. I haven't used Asian Fusion in ... forever! I love your transformed card and especially its strip, which almost feels to me like a tabletop. Guess I need to pull it out -- thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. Beautifully framed floral sympathy card, Joyce ... and such a brilliant transformation! The original is fabulous enough (yep, tricky to write a message!) ... I do love the additional white highlights you added to the vase and kraft panel ... it makes it deliciously airy! Hugs, Anita :)

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  4. Fabulous cards, Joyce! Love how you used the woodgrain on the frame. The addition of the base for your lovely bouquet on the second card and the white stripes on the vase look lovely!

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  5. What a lovely sympathy card Joyce! I like your transformation card too. The first is so cool with the clear cardstock, but the second, I suppose, is more practical!

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  6. Oh, the lilies are so pretty in that frame!! I need to get both that set and the Penned Elegance. You did improve and update your redo card; it looks more like a "joyce" card!!

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  7. A lovely Sympathy card, thanks for playing along with our challenge this week at Just Add Ink!

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  8. Love your transformation card Joyce! I think the original design is great but the added base under the vase works well too! Always nice having you in our gallery at Seize the Birthday! Enjoy your day!

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  9. I'm seeing more and more frames used and I really love the look, Joyce. Embossing it was a great idea. I can see where the acetate would be impractical but I think I would just place a clear panel between it and the card back. The new updated version is great and I love the stamped image along the bottom.

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  10. Beautiful! Love all of your cards Joyce, especially the clean lines of your sympathy card. Thanks for sharing at Just Add Ink.

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  11. I always love to pop along to your blog Joyce as your designs are bursting with elegance and chic designs. Superb example of CAS dry embossing on your framed beauty for Less is More and I'm delighted to see you play along with us this week. x

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  12. All great cards - you have been very busy. I really enjoyed seeing the different layouts, ways you have used the paper and frame. Chantell Just Add Ink

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  13. WOW ! Two stunning cards Joyce ! I love your delicate and clever dry embossed frame on your first card. It highlights perfectly these gorgeous flowers. Your second card stole my heart, I LOVE this stamp set and what an eye-catching CAS design you've done. Fabulous ! Thanks so much for sharing and for playing along at Less is More !

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  14. Joyce, I love how you revamped your birthday card! It looks awesome, and your PTI card is SO beautiful!

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