supplies: white, green, and shades of purple cardstock, Hero Arts Hibiscus Style ( a woodblock from 2005), Simon's Christmas Blessings die, Sizzix flowers embossing folder, Wilted Violet and Shaded Lilac distress inks, Sizzix Branch with Leaves die, various purple sequins
I first smooshed 2 purple distress inks on a white card panel, then after it was dry, I embossed the little flowers. Then I affixed that to my white card base and then added the other elements. I have an awful time figuring out what style my cards are - maybe mixed media?
After I finished my card, I remembered this old Flourishes set and made another one, much simpler in design:
supplies: white and lavender cardstock, Flourishes Sweet Violets, Chameleon Cool Tones markers to color, tumbled glass distress ink and finger dauber, Spellbinders Floral Ovals die, Simon's Small Love You die
This card makes me think of those hand-painted porcelain pins that were popular in an earlier time......I'd guess this would fall into the clean and layered style.
This card makes me think of those hand-painted porcelain pins that were popular in an earlier time......I'd guess this would fall into the clean and layered style.
those little embossed flowers on your first card are the perfect accent for those gorgeous flowers. love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the purple!
ReplyDeleteOh, Lin, they're both gorgeous! I'm swooning over the first one! Such pretty colors against the textured background! ♥
ReplyDeleteOh, I miss lilacs! Love the watercolored, textured background of the first card.
ReplyDeleteA lovely pair of cards Lin! The violets on your second card have an old fashioned charm to them!
ReplyDeleteTwo beauties in purples, Lin - especially love the partial wash over the embossing on #1 and the violets on #2!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Lin! Love all the pretty blossoms!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the all the purple flowers.
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Debby
Oh what beautiful cards Lin - love the water colour background in the top one!
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Maxine
Beautiful cards. Love these fabulous flowers.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, Lin, and I especially love how you've embossed the background and did a watercolor wash - wow, what a great look! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhatever style they are - they're both beautiful (and fabulous sewing around the oval) :-)
ReplyDeleteLin, What pretty spring cards! Love your hibiscus and font on your first card and the design of the second. And, thanks so much for the kind words you left when visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards! Love them!
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Lilian
The Leaf Studio
Lin, your blessings card is gorgeous! I love all these pretty details! Thank you so much for joining us over at The Card Concept this week!
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Michele
Wow, both cards are fabulous!! Love all of the purples with the gorgeous details and lovely sentiments! Thanks for playing along with us at The Card Concept :-)
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are awesome....I could never decide which one I like best. Gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at The Card Concept!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are so pretty! I love them!
ReplyDeleteYou are rocking these purples! Love the smooshing and embossing combo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Wonderful take on the inspiration! Thanks so much for playing along with a the Card Concept!
ReplyDeleteBoth beautiful card! Loving all those flowers!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Card Concept.
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