Hello. Long time, no craft. My nest is empty again, and I had some time to play with some of the new goodies I have been buying but not using. I'll be brief. First up is a featuring two shades of turquoise distress inks (salvaged patina & peacock feathers) blended with the Dahlia stencils from Altenew. I sprayed the entire card front with Avery Elle Clear Shimmer spray, which is super shimmery IRL, but not captured by the photo. The die cut hello is also from Altenew, and I layered it up for some dimension. I am entering this card at The Flower Challenge #60: Turquoise.
I used the same stencil and shimmer spray for my next card, but used a slightly different portion of the stencil. Blending distress scattered straw and spiced marmalade also gives this card a different look from the one above. I am entering this card at Color Hues #25: Yellow & Orange and Addicted to Stamps and More #413: Birthday.
Here are both cards together, and I am entering the pair of cards at Addicted to CAS #205: Nature (flowers), WWC323: Feminine, Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Glimmer & Sparkle, and Use Your Stuff #430: Anything Goes.
Now it is time to bring on the white space! I used this really pretty new to me Altenew Sparkle stamp for the focal point and sentiment for this card. I am entering this card at Less is More #451: Sparkle (sentiment, WOS on the flowers & rhinestones provide my sparkle), Just Us Girls #600: 6 of Anything (6 rhinestones), AAA Cards #198: Up to One Third, Rainbow Challenge #33: Purely Plum, and Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Stamp It!.
Last in the line up, but dear to my heart is this adorable dog reading a book at the beach. This reminds me of my dog, although Sherlock does not know how to read (yet). I used Hero Arts Lounging Pups stamps and just a touch of masking. I am entering this card at Stay Crafty with Hero #26: Rainbow, Shopping Our Stash #453: Summer Lovin', and Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Stamp It!.
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So much eye candy! LOVE the corner flower card with all the white space - Thanks for joining in at ATCAS.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah - also the "6" gems on the same card :) - Thanks for joining in at JUGS 600th!
ReplyDeletefab card, love the purple. Thank you for playing at AAA Cards and Less is More
ReplyDeletewonderful cards, wish I was on hat hammock x
ReplyDeleteYou've certainly made up for lost time--a beautiful set of cards! It's amazing how different the colors make with that gorgeous stencil! Thanks for joining us for Color Hues' first birthday celebration!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous cards. I love that Altenew stencil and I think that I have it! Great inspiration. Thanks for joining us at Use Your Stuff and hope to see you again soon.
ReplyDeleteTammy DT. Co-ordinator.
I have that dahlia stencil too...your cards are great and so is that beautiful stencil... Never have seen the Sparkle Altenew stamp and your card is totally elegant! I love white space and this is perfect.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, Joyce!
ReplyDeleteJoyce I think it's amazing how you still managed to pull together all these cards right after Sarah headed back to school. The perfect shades of orange and yellow and I really love how you maximized the use of your stencil by using a different section for each card. Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Color Hues Challenge..
ReplyDeleteWhat sunny, beautiful cards. The precious pup relaxing in the hammock made me beam ear-to-ear. If our own sweet pup could recline in one with a good book, I fully sense she'd jump at the chance to do so. :)
ReplyDeleteAutumn Zenith 🎃 Witchcrafted Life
What a gorgeous flower, love your colours too. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards , hope to see you join in with future challenges too. Stay safe and keep crafting!
ReplyDeletePopped across from the LIM blog, to admire your entry but ..... they're all fabulous, good luck with your chosen challenges
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Joyce... OMgosh I love all three cards! The stenciled turquoise card cover is fab! And the card you made for Just Us Girls... it does sparkle! The colors are just wonderful. And the lounging pup is new to me and I just love it!!! Again thanks so much for joining and sharing at JUGS this week for our 600th!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! Thank you for playing at AAA Cards!
ReplyDeleteSomehow I knew you would have a productive long weekend. ;) The stencilled cards are both gorgeous. (And thanks for adding the second to Color Hues and Addicted to Stamps and More!) The stamped Altenew flower is also fabulous. But oh! Your lounging, reading pup! Love! (And if you find Sherlock the right book, he'll be reading in no time. Perhaps the Wishbone series?)
ReplyDeleteTheir are all such wonderful cards Joyce, love coming to visit. Your card for our challenge just perfect. Aileen DT the Flower Challenge Blog
ReplyDeleteSuch a fabuous set of CAS cards! This bold bloom is absolutely gorgeous. I love how you added the 6 rhinestones on the flower heart they add such a classy touch. Thanks so much for joining us at this 600th challenge celebration at Just Us Girls.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! you've been busy!! Love this fabulous collection of awesome cards, colorful, cute and sweet too.
ReplyDeleteThe one with the little fox chilling on a hammock makes me want to do the same, I love it, perfect for our "Summer Loving" challenge over at SHOPPING OUR STASH.
And the card with the turquoise flowers is just so lovely for THE FLOWER CHALLENGE, Thank you for sharing.
Stay healthy and safe.
XO
Such a pretty floral and I love it in the purple. The little touches of shimmer and shine are the perfect finishing touch. So glad you joined us at ATCAS this week
ReplyDeleteJaydee
Love your selection of cards! Even though I am responding for The Rainbow Card Challenge, I really love your stenciled cards. Your plum card is plum pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards here Joyce! Thanks for sharing with LIM ;) Viv GD...and also for sharing with us over at 'The Flower Challenge too ;) Viv DT xx
ReplyDeleteGreat project - thanks for sharing it with us at the Use Your Stuff Challenge.
ReplyDeleteHelen x
So much beauty and cuteness too!!! Love those gorgeous flowers and that sweet puppy kicking back.
ReplyDeleteWOW ! A beautiful array of cards ! I really like the third card, very delicate and a nice CAS design. The little touches of glitter and the rhinestones are a perfect take to our challenge. Thanks so much for sharing and for playing along at LIM and Rainbow Card Challenge.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous selection of cards. Thank you for sharing with us at Less is More.
ReplyDeleteHi Joyce. I'm responding to the purely plum card for the Rainbow Card Challenge. Beautiful card. Love your coloring. Always so good to see your creations. You have great talent.
ReplyDeleteElena DT
You're card for the Plum Challenge (TRCC) is just stunning! Great stamp and use of white space! Thank you so much for joining us at the Rainbow Card Challenge! Hugs! :) -Katy DT
ReplyDeleteThe plum card is so elegant, Joyce. Thanks for joining us at The Rainbow Card Challenge this month and we hope to see you again soon.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Em, DT Co-ordinator