I wanted to play with my new "Blossom" set from Precious Remembrance Shop and I made a trio of celebration cards for the month-long Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Celebrate. I was definitely inspired by the theme -- and I need to have some celebration cards in my stash!
First, I stamped a variety of blossoms onto watercolor paper and colored/painted them with distress inks and water. Once dry, I fussy cut all the blossoms -- I set aside the extras for future use.
Next I stamped the flower stems (and in one case I embossed a stem in white on black card stock). Paired with some Spellbinders die cut frames, various embossing folders, wash tape, and black gems, here are the trio of cards I made:
Sentiment is from the PRS Oh So Fun stamp set.
Stitching is from the PRS Positive Thoughts stamp set.
I really love these blossoms. Easy to color, easy to cut out, so versatile! I have several other card ideas for this set floating around in my head...I hope to be able to create some of them once I'm finished food shopping, doing laundry, and settling back in after vacation. I have SO MANY photos to organize and I need to start working on our vacation photo book...a project I do every time we take a trip!
I may post a few vacation photos here but, as I said, it could take a while! After four days in San Francisco and ten days in Hawaii, I have lots of gorgeous photos! The time difference between Hawaii and New Jersey is six hours, so I am a little off...maybe I'll be making cards tonight while most other New Jersey residents are sleeping...it will feel like late afternoon to me! :)
If you have some time this month, you should check out the challenge at Curtain Call...it is their third anniversary, they have some super designers and an amazing line up of inspirational cards!
Thanks for stopping by...it's good to be back!
Judy
These are all so pretty! Those flowers really make a great focal piece, just by themselves! Glad you had a nice vacation, and am looking forward to seeing your photos!
ReplyDeleteI can see the Hawaiian influence in these colors, Judy! Your vacation sounds wonderful! And I love all of your card designs!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fantastic vacation Judy!! Love what you've created with the PRS stamp set. Terrific colors and designs!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. You went to my 2 favorite places, so I am totally jealous. Love your flower trio.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, glad you had a great holiday. Wish I was there... Love the cards they look very pretty. Have been admiring this stamp for a while now.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home, Judy! I'm still gloating that we didn't get to meet while you were here, but the chat made up for that.....a little! Here's to the next time our paths cross--here or in Jersey! :) And that is one fantastic set of cards! Great to see your cards again. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh so happy to see these sweet little lovelies in the box this morning, Judy! You are so right about those flowers. I am so happy that you've had this wonderful holiday with your family - such awesome memories to share forever... I missed you!
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Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing how you made them. Your vacation sounds awesome. Glad you're back.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are really pretty, love the warm and sunny palette you picked Judy!! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with this series Judy! My favorite is the last one--with the dotted texture and the stamped sentiment words--well done friend, and welcome home! Looking forward to seeing some photos when you get around to it.
ReplyDeletethis is so pretty this set is on my wish list love it!!!
ReplyDeleteThree really beautiful cards, Judy! I love how you blended your inks for the flowers and how you embossed each one!
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