Hello--my name is Joyce, and I am addicted to Waltzingmouse Camellias. Want to see what I mean? Waltzingmouse is having a flower show, and I decided to participate. The idea is to case one of the many inspiration cards and come up with our own card.
My first creations are based on this gorgeous card from Meredith. I loved Meredith's color scheme and her background stamping, and so that is what I focused on for my first card. I used Versifine Onyx Black ink for my stamping, and colored the flowers and leaves with a water brush and Inktense Pencils. I impressed the front panels with the PTI Picnic Plaid Impression Plate.
I am also linking this card up to CAS-ual Friday's Birthday Bash challenge and The Wonder of Water Color Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.
I had another idea from Meridith's card, changing the background stamping a bit, and incorporating her beautiful cut flower focal point. I stamped the flowers in SU Calypso Coral and the leaves in SU Garden Green. Then, I stamped each image a second time, using the back side of the stamp, inked with a lighter color and spritzed with water. I impressed the front panel with the PTI Aida Impression Plate. I fussy cut two more flowers, stamped in the same way for my focal point. I am also linking this card up to CAS-ual Friday's Birthday Bash challenge.
Time to move on to JJ's blog, where I found this beautiful card.
Ooh--look at that gorgeous gold embossing. And, I have an entire jar of Ranger gold embossing powder. Good thing my Camellia set is still on my desk. I have been hoarding this super soft and silky ribbon that Kim sent me months ago. I was finally time to pull it out and use a bit on this card.
Time to put the Camellia set away, right? Enough of that, and pull out my Folk Art sets. I found this gorgeous card on Kimberly's blog.
I used some earthy tones from a new pad from American Crafts to make my case of this card. But, what to put as the central flower focal point? I wanted something flat for mailing.....good thing I didn't really put those Camellias away.
That is it for me today. Are you sick of seeing Camellias? I hope not, because I am already itching to play with them some more.
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This is my second post today. Please scroll down or click here for my Waltzingmouse Blog Party card.
The house was pretty quiet this weekend, with my noisiest daughter gone on a school trip. I had lots of time to play with my new (and old) stamps, and catch up on some of my favorite challenges.
First up is a card for this week's CAS(E) this Sketch CTS#19, using this week's Color Throwdown CTD233 colors. I ordered the new Folk Art Medallion from Waltzingmouse, and couldn't wait to get inky with it.
I knew I wanted to do a striped pattern with Watercolor Wonder for this week's Dynamic Duos DD#44, but couldn't choose between two ideas of what to do next. I made them both, but I guess I must be dieting, because neither one uses the dessert option of ribbon.
My next two cards use the colors for this week's Play Date Cafe PDCC#173. I discovered a pretty good coral ink in my stash--Versacolor Old Rose, and have been using that ever since I returned my PTI Melon Berry because it was too brown.
This first card is also for this week's challenge at A Blog Named Hero: Free Style.
I broke out my PTI Guidelines II set, and discovered how fun and easy it is to stamp a beautiful geometric pattern. Thanks, Kate, for all the inspiration--you are the reason I finally caved and bought this set. I also finally learned how to use my Bow Easy by watching this video, and I think the bow on this card is my best ever.
I am squeaking in just in time with my next card for this week's Paper Smooches Designer Drafts Challenge.
Last for today is a card for this week's Retro Sketches RS#55. This week's sketch is based on a card by Laurie, and I love the fact that I could highlight and use some of my huge stash of patterned paper.
Speaking of patterned paper, I am very excited about the Pattern Play class I am taking starting tomorrow. I hope to see some familiar names and faces as I learn how to better use all that patterned paper I love to buy.
Supplies Used (PTI):
Birthday
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Folk Art Medallion, Folk Art Label
Paper: White
Ink: Spring Moss, Orange Zest, Kraft, Memento Angel Pink, Versafine Onyx Black
Other: Pearl
HI
Stamps: Watercolor Wonder, Headline Alphabet
Paper: White, True Black
Ink: Harvest Gold, Versafine Onyx Black
Other: Embossing Folder, Kaisercraft Black Pearls
Sending Get Well Wishes
Stamps: Watercolor Wonder, Flower Fusion, Everyday Photo Finishers
Paper: White
Ink: Harvest Gold, Versafine Onyx Black
Congrats
Stamps: Hero Arts Large Open Flower, Think Big Favorites
Paper: White, True Black
Ink: Versacolor Old Rose, Versafine Onyx Black
Other: Aida Impression Plate, Kaisercraft Black Pearls
Happy Anniversary
Stamps: Guidelines II, Think Big Favorites
Paper: White
Ink: Versacolor Old Rose, Versafine Onyx Black
Other: Seam Binding from stash, Bow Easy
I Dig You
Stamps: Paper Smooches Woofers and Tweeters
Paper: White, Authentique Fresh
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Other: Glossy Accents
Way To Go
Stamps: Avery Elle Framed Fonts
Paper: White, Dear Lizzy Neapolitan
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Other: Lil Inkers Stitched Rectangles, Edger Die, Watermelon Twine, Ranger Black Enamel Accents
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