Happy Saturday evening, bloggers! I am here to share a card I made over last evening and today:
I used the Spellbinders poinsettia die, which is the newest die I've purchased. I decided I wanted my flower to be bigger, so I cut out 5 of the leaves and used them to "expand" the flower.
This card was going to be all white...that's how I pictured it in my head before I started! But then I wanted to try some sponging, and this is where it got me! I like this version too. :) I have wanted to try making a paper ribbon using a punch for awhile too, so I did that here. The punch is from MS, but I'm not sure what it's called. Swiss Dots ef, The Paper Company sentiment, Tea Dye Distress Ink, and scissors to distress some of the paper edges. So, this card is going into the following challenges:
One more day of my vacation left...sigh. I don't wanna go back to work!!!!! LOL
Take care,
~Marie~
ETA: This has been recently added to Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge extra for July. Go check it out! :)
ETA: This has been recently added to Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge extra for July. Go check it out! :)
A lovely card Maire and I really like how you have used the die to make the right size poinsettia. Like the ribbon punch too perfect for your card. Thanks so much for joining us at Holly Jolly this week. We hope to see you again soon. Meighan
ReplyDeleteI think the tea dye ink adds a wonderful aged look to your design ... and what a clever way to expand that beautiful bloom ... so very glad you joined us at jingle belles.
ReplyDeleteMarie your card is beautiful. Such a clever idea for the flower and I love the sponging. I made a white card the other day and felt something is missing when it is just white.
ReplyDeleteI'm really liking this card Marie! Love the layout and the monochrome color...very old-fashioned looking!
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Carol
Love that poinsettia that you used on your card. Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteMarie, your card is very nicely done, I like how you sponged it. I've been making Christmas cards too. Seems strange to me to make them in July, but I'll be glad I did when It comes time that they need to be sent. I won't panic like I did last year.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - love the sponging, it gives it a very unique look. Thanks for joining us this week at Holly Jolly!
ReplyDeletevery pretty card Marie, I love the distress ink you added, gives it a nice vintage feel to the card. Great idea on making the ribbon from the punch too. Thanks for sharing with us at Holly Jolly this week.
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Wow, this is beautiful, Marie! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, marie, this is a ♥MASTERPIECE♥!!! i loooooooove that beautiful poinsettia, and the sponging looks AMAZING! you may have just "enabled" me into a small spellbinders purchase, just based on how very very lovely this card is, so there! always happy to see your name in the links at JINGLE BELLES! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteHey, thanks Lauren! I can't wait to see what you make with your "enabled purchase!" :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card, Marie!! I love it!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Marie, your poinsettia is stunning. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteStunning card, love the monochromatic color scheme! Thanks for playing with us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering my CHNC challenge extra for July – please add a link to my challenge within your blogpost - thanks x
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