I have a few more cards made today with some wonderful birthday gifts from friends! I've already said thank you, but what better way to show thanks than this?
First up - someone knows how much I love Poinsettias! This one, called Whispers of Poinsettia from Pinkfresh was totally new to me. It starts out with a die-cut panel that has really intricate cuts and then color is added using a set of 5 layering stencils! I love how this one turned out. I added a second layer of the panel for 'lift' and debossed my card panel using that old favorite Altenew Dotted Swirls.
Here are my inks - OH, btw I cut it from PTI Fresh Linen paper
for this first run but I can't wait to make another using white - watch for that one soon! I didn't want to cover a bit of this one therefore I found this
simple Peace die from Altenew to be perfect!
Next up, a wonderful Penny Black set called Love Blooms and a darling little 'hitchhiker' - I just love those winged friends! Here's their closeup first - the gorgeous, embossed panel was pressed at Marcia's. SU! Ferns, I think? Of course, I glued it to my panel before taking notice of what I'd written on the back of it!
There is never a day spent fishing that one of these guys
doesn't hitch a ride on our hats or poles!
I cut his wings from heavy vellum and gave them a kiss of Wink of Stella.
His body was cut from a bit of matte gold foil paper.
Of course, the blooms are still the star of the card, right?
Stamped with Memento Toffee Crunch on watercolor card and very simply water colored using Distress reinkers then popped within a PB frame.
You'll see just a kiss of grey in the background using a PB stencil.
Thank you, my sweet generous friends! I received SO MANY gorgeous birthday cards this year from so many - I can't thank you enough for remembering me!
This afternoon I'll be having a facetime playtime using another fabulous embossing folder from another friend - maybe we'll even make a card with it?? We'll see!
=] Michele
Ohhh, those poinsettias are stunning! The colors are scrumptious and the peace sentiment absolutely belongs just as it is. I also think the Fresh Linen looks lovely with these colors. Your second card is just as gorgeous in a quieter way. Beautifully colored, framed, and set against the fern embossing. Your little hitchhiker is the perfect addition. Lots of eye candy for today's visit, Michele!
ReplyDeleteOh, the colors you chose for your poinsettias are ah-mazing! I have that PFS set but it may make an appearance next year at the rate I'm working. And that hitchhiker is the supporting star of your second card so beautifully framed!
ReplyDeleteI think the Fresh Linen was a beautiful choice with this color combo, Michele. This is absolutely gorgeous, my friend! Love the movement and layers. Your hitchhiker looks right at home on that pretty bloom. I like the way he's framed too. Two marvelous makes!
ReplyDeleteYou are so loved! And you are so talented. Thank you so much for sharing these beauties!
ReplyDeleteso gorgeous....you are amazing mf. xx
ReplyDeleteI love the details the poinsettia dies leave behind! What beautiful colors to wake up to this morning! You have combined your hitchhiker perfectly with the Penny Black Bloom to make a gorgeous card! They were made to go together! Have a fun time creating with a friend today.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely beautiful colors to wake up to this morning Michele and 2 absolutely beautiful cards too! Your Poinsettia card is so pretty and I too love the soft background you placed them on! And your sweet little hitch hiker on your 2nd card looks fabulous against your lovely bloom and greenery (and frame!). Lovely, lovely cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - talented -- that's YOU! Both cards are phenomenal and such beauty to behold, you work wonders with just about any product and you've mastered these two right out of the packaging! So gorgeous, Michele (and anyone would love that sweet hitchhiker)!
ReplyDeleteIt's like color p*orn every time I visit...love it!
ReplyDeleteThe orchid poinsettias are gorgeous, Michele, and work well with the linen background. If I didn't already have a couple of similar dies I'd be in the market for this one. I love the simple design on the PB card. Your watercoloring is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness these are stunning cards Michele. I love the rich colors in both and the textures you add as a pedestal to your focal points.
ReplyDeleteYour poinsettias are gorgeous in those colors and all the detail they have. They are perfect on the Linen card. Your second card is beautiful also with that lovely bloom, the little "hitchhiker", and lovely frame.
ReplyDeletePurple poinsettias, so much fun and they look great with the shades of green in your background!!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous cards, as always, Michele. The colors you chose for your poinsettia card are just so beautiful including the Fresh Linen base. I love the fern background on your second card. The floral is gorgeous as is that wonderful frame, and I so love your hitchhiker. Wonderful work in celebration of the birthday love shared with you.
ReplyDeleteBe still my beating heart.... that Poinsettia is divine my friend (and the other card is nice too wink)... I crack myself up, no seriously that dragonfly and it's vellum wings, perfection!
ReplyDeleteYour poinsettia card is so glam! And I love that sweet dragonfly card!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry I missed your birthday I'm sure it was magical.as for your amazing cards,always so pristine the dragonfly card is so classy and the poinsettia is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteMarie