hello..... hope you are all having a great week end and if in the UK not suffering to much with the cold and snow.
I have made a birthday card in some nice bright colours, as previously mentioned I have lots of birthdays this month and next so trying to get some in hand.
I have been inspired by TWO challenges for my card, I followed the sketch at
Create with Connie & Mary and the technique over at Less is More Kissing Technique
I started off by inking Something Lacy background stamp in Melon Mambo ink, then stamped the large flower from Crazy about You with Pink Pirouette, before touching it to the something lacy stamp and then stamping onto whisper white card, I stamped 2 flowers and then punched them out with the co ordingating punch.
My card base is Melon Mambo and I cut two strips of whisper white card, and added them to my card base. I fussy cut the centre of one of my flowers and layered it to give a bit of dimension to my card. I added a little Melon Mambo enamel dot to the centre, stamped Happy Birthday from Crazy about You in Melon Mambo.
This is a fab technique and I had such fun that I decided to create another card.
for this card I used the same stamp sets and Blackberry Bliss, Pink Pirouette ink using the same technique I made a piece of background card, adding some petite petals and a little bit of grunge in Smoky Slate, I used a curved border die that I have had ages to create a gap and then stamped the Happy Birthday. I added some gems to the large flowers.
That flower is a massive WOW! I haven't really done much of this technique but I'm going to have to give it another go now. Great cards! Thanks for joining us at Create with Connie & Mary. x
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh, your kissing technique is perfect and spot on! What a beautiful showcase of a oldie but a goodie! Thanks for playing along with us at Create with Connie and Mary this week!
ReplyDeleteOh I think you like this kissing technique Gail - you've certainly rocked it with these 2 beauties! Gorgeous colours and design and love the crisp lines of the first on in particular. Thanks for playing along with us this week at Less is More
ReplyDeleteSarah
Gail, love your cards, this kissing technique, I think I may miss the challenge but have to give it a go. Amazing look. Brilliant colours.
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards Gail and the flowers look amazing - so glad you are putting your techniques to good use! An awesome take on both challenges; Thanks for joining us over at Create With Connie and Mary this week!
ReplyDeleteFabulous combination for the kissing technique! Love this! Thank you for joining us at Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteWhat absolutely fabulous stamping Gail!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
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Oh my! I might have to CAS this! Great job on your beautiful cards! Thanks for playing along this week at Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteWOW...those 'kissed' flowers look FABULOUS! LOVE your take on the sketch this week! Thanks for joining us this week for the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWowzers! I love the kissing technique with that flower! So pretty and cheerful! Thanks for playing along with the sketch challenge this week on Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous kissed colours and the lace stamp was just made for this technique, looks fab!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us.
Anita x
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