Sunday, October 26, 2014

Kraft and text

Some weeks ago I played in another of our Hero Arts Flickr scrambles, and our hostess Janet asked us to use text on our creations.  That just so happens to be an element that I love to use, so I was able to make 2 cards that week, and in light of our kraft challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday blog this week, I thought I'd share them today.


supplies: kraft card base, a page from a book, Hero Arts Snowflake die, Miracle of the Holidays sentiment, Punch chalk ink, red sequins

I used the negative of the snowflake die and lined it with a trimmed page from a book.


supplies: kraft card base, page from a book, Hero Arts Stitched Frame (flower), Artistic Borders (leaves), My Happy (sentiment), Doodlebug baker's twine and sprinkles

I stamped the leaves and doodled in the stems.

Thanks to Dotty Jo, I'll enter these into the Less is More challenge: Newsprint, too.....

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope your weekend is going well!

25 comments:

Hannelie said...

This is so very beautiful Lin! I just love them both! Inspiring!!!

Barb said...

You use text on your cards so beautifully, Lin! Both are gorgeous! ♥

Susanne Vargas said...

I also love text backgrounds! Those cards are fantastic! The snowflake one is my favorite!

Far North said...

Beautiful use of text on both cards. I love that look!

Dotty Jo said...

Totally gorgeous! Perfect for the current 'Less is More' challenge too, Jo x

Evelyn S. said...

Oh, I need to add your blog to my sidebar again! You are an inspiration....I LOVE the flowers in text.

Craft-E-Place said...

Fabulous cards, I love the use of newsprint absolutely stunning.
Elaine

stampingandstitching said...

What a wonderful combination of text and kraft! Love these cards, Lin!

Sazzle Dazzle said...

2 super yummy and ultra chic cards Lin.
Love how you've used the newsprint on bot and I can't choose between them as they are just too gorgeous and sophisticated.
Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
Sarah xx
Less is More

Chrissie said...

Wow Lin these are both gorgeous... what super use of newsprint!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Lisa Elton said...

LOVE the text paper and the way you've used it on both cards!

Lindsey said...

Lovely cards. I especially like your snowflake one!

Connie MacFarlane said...

Oh Lin, these are absolutely brilliant! I love your use of the newsprint. They are both beautiful.

Dawn T said...

Fabulous card. Love the big snowflake.

Anne said...

Lin these are two stunning, stylish cards! Love the way you used your newsprint. The snowflake die looks brilliant on kraft and those flowers are so chic too
Thank you so much for joining us this week at Less is More
Anne
LIM Designer

Unknown said...

Two beautiful cards and two ideas for me to 'borrow'. Karen x

jintyoo7 said...

Lin, these are fabulous - gorgeous use of text papers!

Sid said...

Two gorgeous cards !

Anonymous said...

Since I have a thing about snowflakes in general, that variant is my absolute favorite! Very inspiring -THANKS! :)
//Mill@n

Scrapmate said...

Newsprint & kraft card is a stunning combination.

Fiona said...

Terrific cards, love the snowflake idea.

Julie B said...

Two fab cards, think I like the snowflake best. :)

jenn shurkus said...

wow! love the text behind the snowflake and as the flower :) so pretty :)

Linda said...

Fabulous cards ..... the text behind the snowflake looks great and I love those flowers on card number 2 xx

Skylark said...

I absolutely love your snowflake card, simple yet stunning! Stef x