Welcome, welcome!
I have a couple of cards with respective challenges today; I'm thinking the cards have aligned - lol! Both cards use the same PB Flower of Month but are very different. Let's go see ~
Due to trying to get two cards made in my limited time, I struggled with this one and it's my "save". I forgot to use anti-static powder before the embossing ink for the flowers, so I had embossing powder everywhere! Trying not to toss it, I decided the tone-on-tone look would work and wiped all the powder away. My next thought was equally dangerous, when I decided to cut the bottom off -- yep, too short! Thus came the second white panel to fill in the gap - urghh! While I like the card, I may have to retry my original thought...
This card was inspired by FMS #708 (urgh! I missed it) and the feelings of Jill Foster from PB&J, so it'll also go to PB Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes. This one was copic-colored, layers cut (yep, I added an extra and resized them a bit). While I love layers and dimension, I never know which cards Hubbs will send to his family, which includes a Christmas letter. That said, I now have to try to keep layers to a minimum for Christmas, as we've had several cards/letters returned over the last year. I'm not sure, but I think the post office's new equipment can weed out my cards!
Supplies:
for both - PB Poinsettia/dies (NBUS), July '25 Flower of the Month
#1 - PB Classy Frame die; Feeling of Christmas stamp (NBUS); AE - Dotted Border dies
#2 - PB Elegant Stitching dies, Stitched Circles & Square dies
Two more cards for the stash! It might be a little win, but I'll take it - lol. Have a great day and I'll see you soon, I hope.
Hugs,
TK
10 comments:
Two beauties TK and I'd never know you struggled on the 1st one! I love red & white Christmas cards and your 1st card totally fits the bill! Your 2nd card is just as lovely and the coloring of your Poinsettia is soooo pretty! YAY for 2 more for the Christmas stash!! Hugs. :0)
Well you may have struggled a bit but you ended up with two beautiful card designs!
Fabulous use of color! These are both just beautiful!
I like your pretty poinsettias on both of these, TK! I see no signs of a struggle, they're wonderful!
It does seem like the PO is getting pickier about letting cards through. And if the address is too high or low, it can't read it. People were so much better at it and I think, just as fast! Both of your cards are so festive and fun! I love the stamped poinsettias in the tone on tone background that gives depth without bulk! I can't wait to see it embossed. I think that will be gorgeous! Your colored poinsettia is so pretty! You've done a wonderful job of coloring!
Beautiful blog
wait. This is exactly what you were going for? I think it's fabulous in that tone-on-tone look and love the added curve!
Now, you know I do love me a Poinsettia - how I let this one get by me I'll never know! Beautifully colored and I LOve the red card with that grey!
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I love dimension but also hesitate because of mailing, TK. But the single layers on your cards look wonderful. Great save on the first card and I like it the way it turned out.
Pretty set of cards, TK! Nice save of the first card. Tone on tone is so pretty. Coloring on the second card is lovely.
Ah, missing a challenge. I know that feeling... especially when you have written up the blog post and go to post your card on the challenge site only to find it is closed! I also hear you about layers. I try to keep mine to an absolute minimum these days. I also had Lou buy some of the more expensive stamps to cover the fact that they can't go through the machine. I'm always in awe of people who use multiple layers and lots of embellishments on their cards, but I just can't do it! Now, on to your cards. I actually love your save. I think the tone-on-tone is gorgeous. It adds texture and interest without taking away from your fabulous sentiment. I also love the addition of the plaid and the extra swoosh of white. Amazing how boo-boos can turn out so well!
hugs
jaydee
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