I've got two cards for today, and they both have pink flowers. Kind of a coincidence, but I guess it does show that I like pink.
My first card was inspired by this card by Susan. I loved the way she masked off a rectangle and kept all her stamping in that space. After masking off my rectangle, I stamped some of the images from Friends till the End within the rectangle. Then, because the challenge at One Layer Simplicity is blending, I used 2 different green Distress inks and 2 different pink Distress inks and blended to color the flowers and leaves. After stamping my sentiment, I used the Canvas/Linen Impression Plate on the card front.
I am entering this card at One Layer Simplicity You Blend.
My next card was inspired by this card by Marybeth. I was admiring the flowers she used, and was pleasantly surprised to learn that they were from Frilly Flowers, a set I bought but forgot all about. I combined Frilly Flowers with Layered Banner Banter, a brand new set, to make this card.
I am entering this card at PTI 8th Anniversary Celebration Challenge #5--to use a set that hasn't seen ink (Layered Banner Banter) or a set that hasn't seen enough ink (Frilly Flowers). I am also celebrating along with the gals at Less is More, where they are celebrating 4 years with a pink and grey color challenge. My card uses 2 different shades of pink and 2 shades of grey.
I am also entering both cards at the following challenges: Addicted to Stamps Anything Goes, Inkspirational Challenge #75 Rose Colors and Simon Says Monday Red or Pink.
Thanks for Visiting
Two super cards Joyce and although the LIM one doesn't have much white space, it's a super simple design and very attractive!
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Chrissie
"Less is More"
You just can't go wrong with pink flowers can you? Both of these are gorgeous but I especially love the masking on the first card and the soft feeling you created with the blending. So gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThese are both fabulous! I love the masking idea. I must try that with some stamped images. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletegreat cards- the bold flowers look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI really love the masking and blending on your first card! Wonderful stamping on your second card, I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteEye-poppingly gorgeous cards Joyce and love them both.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with our 4th birthday challenge this week
Sarah
Less is More (oh and ATSM too)
Beautiful and cute as can be all in one post!! Love them both Joyce, you really rocked your first one!
ReplyDeleteJoyce...both of your cards are just amazing! I always love the way you use flowers and these cards are no exception. You must have been a florist in your past life.
ReplyDeleteStunning. Your masking is inspirational! Thanks so much for playing along at ATSM xx
ReplyDeleteTwo fab cards Joyce, love the LIM entry, so striking.
ReplyDeleteI came from LIM but I will say thanks for joining us at ATSM as well. :)
Both of these pretty in pink infused cards delighted me!! The first one us stunning in all its one layer glory!! And the second work of art is most definitely worth celebrating with its gorgeous colors!! My eyes have been filled with gorgeousness this visit!! Thank you and please have a fantastic day!!!
ReplyDeleteLove all the texture and depth of your OL card; it's really lovely. And your second card is bright and bold and sweet. Two wonderful cards!! Bev
ReplyDeleteHi Joyce! Oh your one layer blended ink card is GORGEOUS!!! I love the color outside the lines of those beautiful images, and the inks you have chosen to blend. I also love that the sentiment is placed on top of the rectangle. Your Frilly Flowers card is wonderful too - I just ran across that set when I was putting some things away yesterday. You have inspired me to pull it out and give it some love. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely cards! The first one is my fave ♥
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards, Joyce! I love your masking and ink blending on the first one, and the beautiful color combo on the 2nd one! Love the fun, wavy banner, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along with us this week at ATSM!
Two lovely floral card, Joyce, one inky and realistic, the other funky and bright. Love them both for different reasons and recipients.
ReplyDeleteloverly! love the first one!
ReplyDeleteThat first card really speaks to me. I like your blending/coloring on it. The other card is quite bright and zippy.
ReplyDeleteLove the masking of your first card and those flower stamps are so pretty. And that canvas/linen look is so effective, I've seen it used a few times lately. I love pink and grey and it looks amazing on your card. Its such a happy design! And I can't believe you forgot about a stamp set....I'm so glad you found it!! Always a pleasure having you at ATSM!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty!! love the soft pinks :)
ReplyDeleteWow, Joyce, the ink blending across that floral panel is just beautiful ... soft, subtle and rather perfect! Those pink and grey 'happy flowers' are fabulous ... they're fun, bright and have a real sense of energy about them! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful masking in your first card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining our fourth birthday celebrations at LIM!
Anne
Less is More
I really love both cards, such pretty colours and fun techniques :) Thank you so much for taking the time out to share a little love with us gals at Addicted to Stamps and More...! Hope you will join us again next week :)
ReplyDeleteLovely work!!! Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! - Ashli :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Both cards are absolutely gorgeous. Clean, simple and beautiful! Great work. Thanks so much for playing along with ASM this week!
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards! Really fascinated by first one. Thanks for joing in at Inkspirational!
ReplyDeleteWow,Joyce ! I love your frilly flower card! Gorgeous stamping and color combo! Your first flower card is amazing too! Two day at Disneyland and a day of shopping and lunch with my sister has put me way behind.....I missed a lot of your creations.
ReplyDeleteJoyce, your OLS entry is so very pretty! The blending works so well, too. I never knew what to do with the center of those flowers...that's a big hole in the middle! But your blending solves that problem so beautifully. Love that!!! Your second card is adorable...that banner is a perfect focal point on the happy floral background! Thanks for playing with us at One-Layer Simplicity!
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