The Paper Players #733 and Stef's gorgeous colors came in handy when a new set arrived from the latest release from Alex Syberia Designs. I was the luckiest to have won a gift certificate and I put it to use [and then some] very quickly!
Here are Stef's colors:
The premier outing for ASD's Charming Floral background press plate was pressed into cotton card with NO INK for the first pressing! I then used inks in Stef's colors to color the florals using the coordinating stencils:
I'm always happy to share my inks and I'll tell you that I used a water brush and TSM's Sea Glass ink to watercolor the background. Concord & 9th's Just Sayings dies were used for this sweet sentiment for my granddaughter's birthday in May - a smattering of sequins seemed appropriate for the occasion.
I LOved how this turned out so much that I had to make another... you know my rule by now: why make just one? I can't wait to press it again as intended with the background inking, too!
Flower: SB Woodland Tales floral die but the floral center is from a different SB die set
to mimic those on the press plate.
Sentiment: PFS Magnolias stamp set
There is just something about these muted colors that make my grey-loving heart happy!
Thanks for all the congratulations on my new design team position! I'm still in the someone pinch me frame of mind!
=] Michele
26 comments:
Both so beautiful!
Oh my gosh are these both ever so beautiful Michele!! I love the colors in both cards and I just love that this is a better press plate...such depth and dimension! I will definitely want to play with this when we get together next! Lovely, lovely cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)
These are just SO beautiful, Michele. So much gorgeousness in both of these creations. I LOVE the card for your granddaughter, and I know she will love it too. The sentiment is just so wonderful and the colors are perfect. The second is so you... Love those colors too and what a fabulous sentiment!
That Love you so card is to die for, Michelle. Simply beautiful. I’m partial to aqua and purple
Wow, gorgeous, amazing how they don't even look like the same flower just by changing the colors, absolutely beautiful!!
Beautiful cards. They look so different I had to take a second look to check it was the same folder! Congrats on your win. Lucky you xx
Michelle, these cards are so GOR-GE-OUS!!!!!! I love them both. I don't know how to use that press, but I think I need to invest in this. WOW! Your grand daughter will LOVE this card so much! The sentiment is fantastic, too! You have the best toys! So happy you joined us at The Paper Players this week!
The all over blossoms are so delightful and lovely, Michele. While I like the first one, it's the white flowers that remind me of daisies that have my heart.
Wow, wow, wow, Michele! Both cards are just so beautiful, they showcase how fantastic the betterpress plates can be. I love how you achieved a no-line look and just colored the flowers with the stencils. Stunning! Thank you for showcasing my Paper Players color challenge so beautifully, always a treat to see you in the gallery!
That's one lucky granddaughter! Such a beautiful card for her, Michele and the sequins do suit the occasion! Loving version number two as well. That color combo kicked up the elegance notch!
Two beauties, Michele! The colors on the first have a vintage feel and the second is all YOU! You press well ;)
I love both of these but I confess that the second one really made my heart go pitter-patter! SO pretty! You really know how to make all those colors work! Thanks for playing with out PP ones this week!
A duo of pure delight, Michele! Congrats on the gc and you used it and then some) very well. Beautiful color palettes!
Absolutely beautiful Michele! I just might have to give on press plates... the effects seem to always be amazing.
WOW! I'm trying to hold back from ordering this plate and stencil, Michele! Two gorgeous cards using them. I especially love the second card and how you mixed different companies to make it awesome! Isn't it nice to see that differences can play beautifully together. You just gave me a reason to smile today. Thank you. XOXO
Stunning! I absolutely love the press plate and your choice of colors, so beautiful
These are amazing effects from a press plate and both gorgeous! You know how I love color, but I have to say the muted tones in the second card are my favorite. Congratulations on your win!
These are both so beautiful Michele - I see why you would like the second one, but the first one in our PP colours is hands down my favourite - so pretty! And I love the sentiment die cut too!! How nice to have received the plate as a gift. So glad you shared with us at The Paper Players this week!
Both these cards are absolute showstoppers! All I can say is... perfect! Thanks for sharing with us at The Paper Players.
Both cards are so beautiful. It always amazes me, how just an image can look so totally different just by changing the colours. Awesome work Michele. xx
Oh Michele ... these are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! So inspiring!
These are beautiful Michele! Have a blessed Easter~
Beautiful florals!
These are both divine! I was only just saying how I don't use my letterpress 'technique' with the betterpress as much as I thought I would. Though, I use the BetterPress all the time, just not with the cotton paper.... I MUST get that paper out again, you have inspired me to add that EXTRA touch of elegance!
Love both of these, but of course - - - love the PURPLE! I saw that ASD press plate and was so tempted but put it on a wait list. You've done it overwhelming gorgeous justice. XX
These are gorgeous, and they just shout Spring!
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