New stamps, new challenge from Merry Monday - I had a fun time creating the last few days.
The theme this week at MM is "frame it" and I used MFT's stitched rectangle frame on both cards. On my first card I layered the HA tree with various distress inks and using an aqua brush blended the colors. When it was dry, used the cool grey Zig brush and some water to blend out a little shadowing. The peace sentiment is from Julie Ebersole's Cozy Christmas (cut the stamp apart). Little gold star on top - done.
My second card uses PTI new set Spruce and Sprigs. Stamped the various leaves and sprigs in shades of green on a single layer 5.5 x 4.25 card - then cut out the frame - layered it back together on the card base - added the little HA red gems and the joy die cut - done. Am also entering this card in Paper Players "leaves" challenge.
Can't decide which one I like better - both were fun to make although the second one was more of challenge (getting the stamps layered the way I wanted).
With the leaves and berries and colors fitting PTI's October Blog Hop, it also works for that challenge.
With the leaves and berries and colors fitting PTI's October Blog Hop, it also works for that challenge.
Thanks for stopping by today and love reading your kind comments. Betty
2 beauties for the holidays, Betty! Love your beautiful natural tree, and am so pleased to see your 2nd card, too - those new stamps are on my wishlist, and you've nudged me closer!
ReplyDeletebeautiful!! love the second card so much!
ReplyDeleteBetty, your cards are gorgeous! I love both of them but, the second one is perfect for our challenge. The leaves and sprigs are so pretty and I love the sentiment! SO happy you joined us at The Paper Players this week! XX
ReplyDeleteWow, Betty! I can't decide which I like best either! The watercolor tree is gorgeous and so is the greenery! It's amazing how you put that together! Thanks for sharing these with us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteThe Christmas tree is simple, elegant and stunning! I have to tell you that you are one of my favorite cardmakers....I just love your style...
ReplyDeleteThose are both fantastic cards! That tree is gorgeous and the second one - love the stamping!! Thanks for playing along!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and atmospheric. I'd put it on my mantlepiece and admire it until Easter, hehe. : ) Good luck with the Merry Monday challenge and hugs from Germany, *Cori
ReplyDeleteGreat creations Betty! Isn't it great when you have time to 'play', clever stamping in the second one! Have a lovely day! Hazel xx
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards Betty, I love both of them. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are stunning, Thanks for joining us for Merry Monday
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful, but I absolutely love the second one! The way you stamped, then cut the frame and placed it back, popping it up, is fabulous! I'm anxiously waiting for this set to arrive. Happy stamping! Sue (suen)
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards Betty, I just love your designs.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards, Betty!
ReplyDeleteA pretty pair of cards Betty! So in love with the second one. Thanks so much for joining us at the Paper Players!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Betty! Love how you framed both of them but especially how the stamping trails over the frame on the second. Such a great look! Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players!
ReplyDeleteI love them both Betty - very clever layering of the frame. Can't wait for my stamps to arrive!
ReplyDeleteWowza, these are GORGEOUS! Great takes on the challenges....but that second one steals the show, IMO! So happy that you shared this with us! They are stunning!
ReplyDeletejust got here from Merry Monday, love both the cards but must say the stamped frame is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThis is great use of a frame and a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteOh, your JOY card is so stunning, Betty!!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving the framed look, Betty. Both beauties!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Betty, but I especially love the one with the stamping running off the frame! So dramatic with the deep red die cut!
ReplyDeleteTotally amazing. I love the trees done this way and your second card is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteReally GORGEOUS cards, Betty! I love how you added dimension to the tree with your ink blending, and your raised frame on the 2nd card is just beautiful! Love the die cut sentiment on this card, too!
ReplyDeleteWow - both cards are absolutely gorgeous, Betty!! Thanks so much for playing with us at Merry Monday this week!
ReplyDeleteOoooo, lovely, Betty. I especially love the second one!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards!
ReplyDeletesuper pretty cards
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards, but that pretty layered Hero Arts tree really caught my eye. It's gorgeous and so real looking!
ReplyDeletesuper pretty! Love both versions!
ReplyDeleteLove the spruce and sprig card...so fresh looking.
ReplyDeleteBoth are STUNNING!!! I love that tree !!! You second card is simply beautiful and very elegant , Betty!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are lovely! I came here by way of the PTI Blog Hop - so glad I did!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Betty! Very clever framing on your second card...forgot about that technique but love the results.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Betty. My abolsutely favorite is the second one. Stunning !
ReplyDeleteBoth absolutely stunning Betty! My favourite would be the second card - it is so striking.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Don't you just love Spruce & Springs? I love how you used the frame technique with it.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the PTI Spruce and Sprigs, I'll have to give that one a try.
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards. The frames are great. I really like the winter sprigs card so much.
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards. The frames are great. I really like the winter sprigs card so much.
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are absolutely stunning Betty! Can't even pick a favorite as they're both so pretty! I think you win!! :0)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I love the tree on the first card and the sprigs on the second card with the simple sentiments!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I'm visiting my daughter, but Spruce and Sprigs is waiting for me when I get home. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow! These are both just stunning!! Gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Betty! So fun and festive! Happy hopping!
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful, but that second one? I literally took at deep breath when I saw it. Amazing. Your work is so, so lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique technique stamping over the frame with the greenery. I would like to see a video. I'm probably over thinking the process. They are lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour Spruce & Sprigs card is gorgeous (makes me glad I ordered the set!!) - love how you "framed" it, yet kept the image intact.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Betty!
ReplyDeleteI saw you were the winner at Merry Monday and had to come take a closer look at your beautiful card, Betty. I've thought about the Spruce and Sprigs set and this may have clinched it. That tree is wonderful, too.
ReplyDeleteI saw you were the winner at Merry Monday and had to come take a closer look at your beautiful card, Betty. I've thought about the Spruce and Sprigs set and this may have clinched it. That tree is wonderful, too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - I really adore the second one with the stamped elements flowing over the frame!
ReplyDeleteOMG! That second card made my heart sing! I would love to see a video on how you make this type of card. Please let me know if you do a future video! Thanks for starting my day out with a HUGE smile ^_^
ReplyDeleteBoth gorgeous, Betty ... but I LOve the second... surely brings joy to my eyes!
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Congrats on your well deserved win for your gorgeous card, Betty! I'm so happy for you...and so pleased to see so many visitors at your blog, too ~ You really hit it out of the park this time!
ReplyDeleteThese are both so pretty! Great choices for your masterpieces!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, I love the joy card!
ReplyDeleteHappy SAF!