This past week I received a beautiful new die set which I bought after seeing Greta's and LaVon's cards. Immediately pulled out the papers and other supplies and created this card for Freshly Made Sketches, Stamplorations CAS Challenge (metallic and one other color), NBUS (new die) and The Flower Challenge (Christmas).
I first blended some worn lipstick DO on a background piece - then I embossed it with a circle impression plate (my go to plate for subtle backgrounds). Die cut my floral pieces and arranged with the sentiment on an A2 card base. Had to really build up the right side of the sentiment so it wouldn't flop!
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I can see why you went shopping. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteThis is so elegant Betty. It is a stunning die, so no wonder you needed to get it. Love the texture of the cover plate die. It is so subtle but effective.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done and the metallic overlay is just the perfect elegant touch. Well done on creating something so lovely x
ReplyDeleteWow, another stunning card!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely! That poinsettia is gorgeous and I love how you put some subtle ink behind it. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!
ReplyDeleteI've been eyeing this die-set too, but keep telling myself I have enough poinsettia dies :) Your card is totally gorgeous, Betty! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
ReplyDeleteWow! What an elegant Christmas card! This poinsettia is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.
ReplyDeleteSo glad I could help you spend some money--haha! It is a fabulous die set & don't think you or LaVon I will be sorry we added it to our stash! Love this beauty!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with this beautiful die set, Betty! So pretty on that dotted circle background!!
ReplyDeleteDon't you love that cover plate? Just so beautifully subtle. As is your touch of pink. That certainly is a beautiful die. Thanks for playing with us this month at STAMPlorations CAS Cards, Betty!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you wanted this goodie, Betty! You've created a beautiful work of Christmas art with it! Although, I have to say, it never would have occurred to me to use my worn lipstick for coloring. Groan. Sorry, I couldn't resist! I've been wanting to say that for years! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Holiday Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card here Betty, thanks for sharing with us over at 'The Flower Challenge';) Viv DT xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I like how you offset the layers of the die cuts - super effective and pretty. I also like that you added a pretty gold metallic layer for a bit of shine. Thanks for joining us at STAMPlorations CAS.
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