Saturday, October 7, 2017

For World Card Making Day!

I always try to make time for making some cards on every World Card Making Day - I love the thought that so many of us are doing the same thing all over the world!  I have 3 cards for you, all of them for fall birthdays.

I'm first playing with a new wreath die I just received this week.  Here are my first cards using it.


supplies: Simon Orange Peel  and a cream recycled cardstock, Poppy Stamps Leafy Wreath Collage die, distress inks, PTI Birthday die, remainder of stamped sentiment from Winnie & Walter Big, Bold & Happy clear stamps

I simply cut the die from a recycled panel, then popped it over another panel that I had sponged with distress inks.  

My 2nd card took a little more work:


supplies: white and Simon's Burnt Orange card stock, Poppy Stamps Leafy Wreath Collage, distress inks, sentiment from Simon's Birthday Flowers, natural twine bow

For this one I first sponged 3 different panels with distress inks, in pink, gold, and orange mixes, then cut out the leaves from each one.  Then I used one of the negative die-cut wreaths and temporarily positioned it over a white panel as a mask, then carefully glued a variety of the die-cut leaves through the mask.  I was using Jennifer McGuire's Layered Die Cuts technique HERE.  When everything was secure, I lifted off the mask, stamped a sentiment using 3 inks, and secured it to my card backing, adding a twine bow and topping that with another of the leaves.

And here's one more, using some beautiful rose dies in autumn colors.


supplies: cream, yellow, Simon's Lipstick Red and Orange Peel card stock, My Favorite Things Dots & Stripes Fresh dp, Altenew Fantasy Florals dies, My Favorite Things All Occasion sentiment

I used Michelle's idea to cut the leaves from the backing and allow a printed paper to show through for them.  

Thanks for stopping by today - hope you have a lovely weekend!

8 comments:

Cathy said...

3 gorgeous cards Lin, love these autumn colours, Cathy x

Ann Greenspan's Crafts said...

Your cards are all beautiful, Lin, but I especially like the second one. That had to be a lot of work on your hands, putting all those tiny pieces back in place. The time and effort you put into it shows and resulted in a very lovely card.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Three beauties, Lin - so glad you could play along for WCMD! I didn't have a chance so enjoyed your cards!!

Lisa Elton said...

These are charming! Love the polka dot leaves!!

Dawn T said...

Stunning cards Lin

Unknown said...

Really amazing cards. No doubt that cards gifts are effective means for you to show your love to somebody especially to your dear one on his/her birthday. Gift Ideas

Cat Craig said...

Time well spent Lin, your WCMD cards are fabulous.

kiwimeskreations said...

Fabulous cards Lin - Love the one with the die cut panel over the coloured background.
Blessings
Maxine