Hey, everyone! It’s time for MFT’s December Release Countdown! Release is on December 10th at 10pm, but in the meantime, be sure to hop on over to the MFT Blog to see what the participating designers have for you today, along with some ways to snag some free stuff!
Today is day seven and I have a couple of cards for you using a new set by Lisa Johnson – LJD Grand Peaceful Wildflowers. The images are like the ones in LJD Peaceful Wildflowers only larger. I love them but sometimes you want a larger image…you know, to fill up more of your space? Well this is it :)
My first card is using what has become a favorite technique of mine, chalkboard. I thought the subdued look would be good for a sympathy card, how about you? I started with a Steel Gray card stock base, then trimmed a layer and embossed the flowers. I stamped with Sweet Tooth pigment ink and use white embossing powder, then swiped on some ink on the stamped panel and heavier around the edges to “frame” it, then popped it up on foam. Then I stamped the sentiment from LJD Grand Peaceful Wildflowers with Steel Gray ink on Sweet Tooth card stock cut with last month’s Banner Greetings Die-namics die—I curved the sentiment slightly on my block to follow the curve of the banner. I popped it up on foam and finished off with a few clear gems.
On the inside is another sentiment from the set—I love the font used in this set.
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My second card is a little more colorful and uses a new color for this month: Insulation Pink. Insulation pink is a pale peachy pink and I.am.in.love with it—you’ll be seeing lots of this from me :)
I started with an Insulation Pink card stock base, then trimmed a Sweet Tooth card stock layer, popped up on foam. Then I cut out the LJD Grand Peaceful Wildflowers Die-namics and stamped the flowers with, left to right, Banana Split ink, Grapesicle ink, Sour Apple ink, Pink Lemonade ink, and Insulation Pink ink, then adhered them to the white panel. I stamped the sentiment on a First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics flag, cut from Sweet Tooth card stock and stamped with Steel Gray ink, and popped it up on foam. I finished up with a hemp cord-tied Insulation Pink button.
For the inside, I added another flower and another sentiment from the set.
And there you have it! Day Seven of the countdown! See you back later for this week’s MFTWSC and tomorrow for another look at the December release!
~Supplies~
Chalkboard Card:
Stamps: LJD Grand Peaceful Wildflowers (MFT)
Paper: Steel Gray card stock, Sweet Tooth card stock (MFT)
Ink: Sweet Tooth pigment ink, Steel Gray ink (MFT)
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Banner Greetings Die-namics (MFT); foam tape, clear gems, white embossing powder, heat tool
Pastel Card:
Stamps: LJD Grand Peaceful Wildflowers (MFT)
Paper: Insulation Pink card stock, Sweet Tooth card stock (MFT)
Ink: Steel Gray ink, Banana Split ink, Grapesicle ink, Pink Lemonade ink, Insulation Pink ink, Sour Apple ink (MFT)
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; LJD Grand Peaceful Wildflowers Die-namics, First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics, Insulation Pink button, hemp cord (MFT); foam tape
Your cards are beautiful. I love what you did with the Grand Peaceful Wildflowers.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Mary Ellen
Beautiful cards. Love the versatility of this set, you showed it so well.
ReplyDeleteYour flower bouquet is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow, so beautiful, love them.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards Barb!
ReplyDeleteThe cards are so wonderful! i love it :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards. Can't wait for this release.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards...love the chalkboard!
ReplyDeleteI also like the subdued look...very nice!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! The new flowers are perfect for so many occasions ~
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteLove both of these cards - especially liking the chalkboard look with the Steel Grey!!
ReplyDeleteLove the pastels...soft look!
ReplyDeleteBarbara, I loved how you displayed the use of this stamp set. It really gives me a visual of the possibilities to use it. Both cards are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are great. Don't know how you think of all these designs day after day. They always look fantastic.
ReplyDeletePretty cards, the first one is super great I just love anything chalkboard looking :)
ReplyDeleteI love the wildflowers Barb! The new pink is pretty too -- so soft!
ReplyDeleteA very sweet card, so pretty. Pink is a favorite color of mine too. I am such a fan of stamps and dies that go together .
ReplyDeleteI love these cards. The sympathy card is very elegant.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. I just love those wildflowers, so versatile.
ReplyDeleteLove your chalkboard card done in gray instead of the usual black.
ReplyDeleteSo elegant and subdued. I love them both!
ReplyDeleteSuch totally different looks and each so beautiful. The wildflower stamps are pretty enough to stand out all in white. Then the soft colors of your bouquet give it an entirely new look.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and the pastel colors you chose for the flowers. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou really know how to use this set GF, these are hot!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! LOVE the two totally different designs!
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