Having not one, but two of my crafty friends in my studio together was just the best - sorry we were too busy having fun to take photos! But rest assured the chatting and crafting [and eating] was abundant!
As is the norm from my generous friend, Marcia brought goodies to share! This darling Penny Black Winged Wreath was all stamped, clear-embossed, and ready to color as we chose ... she even included a card base!
I chose to watercolor mine while we chatted using inks - lavender and pale green, and a bit of washy-blue sky. I found this wonderful PTI Just Sentiments: Spring Blessing sentiment that I had stamped at Marcia's a long time ago was the perfect choice for this card. I cut it with an MFT stitched circle die, then layered it up over top of a Spellbinder Hemstitched circle. A mat of embossed PTI Spring Moss and a little corner chomping, a few scattered PF gems and it was ready for that card base!
All three of us find stenciling is like meditation - and allows for plenty of chatting in the process! I shared my Altenew Build-a-Garden: Pristine Peonies and the blending began!
I found the image fell a little flat, so I added lift and texture by embossing
a panel of woodgrain cardstock with a Spellbinders Leafy embossing folder.
Another Betterpress-ed sentiment and my card was ready for her closeup!
Honestly you will love TK and Marcia's Peonies more - I stuck with shades of only two colors - what a difference a third and fourth can make! [I may go back for a revisit!]
One more to share today that uses a few of the goodies TK brought to share with me and Marcia ... thanks TK!
I loved receiving this sweet SSS clover stencil - and I can never
have too many tulips!!! Pixie Dust Designs is a new company to me. I cut
all the pieces from white card and used Altenew inks and brushes to add color.
Spellbinders' Four Petal die was used to cut my stenciled panel, and
to make my little frame. Another Betterpress-ed sentiment - surprise!
Watch for more of the cards TK and I made together in the next few weeks!
If you come to my house, you will be fed - it was a CHILI Day! White Bean Chicken Chili to be exact with Queso dip and lime chips. Apple Muffin cake for dessert and back to crafting!
It was such a fun day shared with cherished friends - I feel so blessed to have you both in my life - and to have TK here for a four-day visit!
Thanks, ladies!
And thanks to all who stop by - I appreciate you ALL so much! I've linked both of the girls above so you can see their cards as well - I know I can't wait another minute and am heading there now!
=] Michele
