I was so inspired by all the beautiful cards I saw on the International Women's Day blog hop yesterday that I decided to play along today. I used some beautiful new stamps from Ink to Paper called She Blooms--I just love the look of this gorgeous dress, and it was kind of a treat not to have to color, as there were various layering stamps that created the entire image. There are some wonderful and inspiring quotes in this set..not sure who this quote is from, but I really like it.
I am also entering this card at CAS on Friday #200: Spring, Rainbow Challenge #27: Judiciously Jade, The Paper Players #531: Spring, and Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Add Some Green.
The starting point for my next card is an inspiring quote from Simon Says Stamp Hand Lettered Encouragement. I really love this quote. I used the Old Rose stencil from STAMPlorations to create a background for my card, sponging the roses first in Distress Oxide Spun Sugar and adding Abandoned Coral to the flower centers.
I am also entering this card at Addicted to Stamps and More #400: Die Cuts and Stencil, Happy Little Stampers Stencil March Anything Goes, Stamplorations Stencil Anything Goes, Stamplorations Never Ending Anything Goes, and Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Beautiful Blossoms.
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Beautiful use of stamps for the first card! It looks gorgeous - and you didn't have to colour it! Almost magic. ;) Love how you used the stencil as backdrop to the sentiment for the second card. Perfect addition to ATSM and HLS!
ReplyDeleteYour card that was inspired by International Woman's Day is beautiful Joyce! Well done! Thanks for sharing with us at The Paper Players!
ReplyDeleteTwo pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning Joyce....just love that beautiful gown, simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWell done!!
ReplyDelete2 lovely cards Joyce. I love the dress and that lovely sentiment. Fabulous 2ndcsecond card too. Thank you for supporting our event xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card with a wonderful uplifting message! Thanks so much for joining us this week over at The Paper Players!
ReplyDeleteBoth the cards are so lovely Joyce. Great use of stamps. I love the CAS look of first card. Simply gorgeous. Thanks for sharing with us at 'women's Beyoutifully You' hop. Hugs!! Raga.
ReplyDeleteI like your subtle rose stenciling background. Thanks for joining Happy Little Stampers Stencil Challenge. Hope to see you next month.
ReplyDeleteHelen Liu, HLS DT, http://stampfairy-helen.blogspot.com/
That is some young girl's dream prom dress!Thanks for springing into spring at CAS on Friday!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great! I love the first one-the image of the lady and the sentiment-perfect! Thank you so much for joining us at the Rainbow Challenge! Hugs! Katy DT :)
ReplyDeleteLike the ombre feel of your background roses. It creates a lovely background for the important message you're sharing. I like the frame you chose to use. It helps to focus on the sentiment. Thanks for joining us at Addicted to Stamps and More!
ReplyDeletesue n.
An absolutely beautiful card of the dress. So elegant and gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing with us at The Rainbow Card Challenge. Please join us again next month for the April challenge. I would love to see what you create!!!
ReplyDeleteElena DT
Every time I see that dress I lov e it more! Your pink sponging is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteJoyce, your lady's dress is so pretty. Thanks for joining us at The Rainbow Card Challenge this month and I hope we see you again soon.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Em, DT Co-ordinator
Wow! The dress looks amazing! Great to see you in the Rainbow Card Challenge gallery. Hope to see you again soon. Nandini, DT
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! Can’t wait to see you take part again in our next challenge!!
ReplyDeleteMary Ellen Driggs
www.creativetimewithme.com
The Rainbow Card Challenge DT