A truly stunning card by Wendy for our September Stampin' Social Swap! African Violets are a staple in the flower shops and even the grocery store year round as a fairly easy plant to keep so long as you have a sunny window. I find a southern facing window that gets a lot of sun coming in without giving the plant a chill is a great combination and that's what came to mind when I received this card. Enjoy!
Here's week two of my two-for-one cards featuring a Halloween greeting and a thank you card using the same layout but different patterned papers, embellishments and colours. I kind of like this 2-for-1 gig. It's helping me use up my stash of patterned paper. For the one on the right, I jump right into the Painted Pumpkins Bundle with coordinating Painted Patch paper. That embossing folder is called "Rustic" and is my new go-to as it is a great match for any occasion. Enjoy!
Last month Wendy McQuade was our Creative Ambassador and chose the background stamp Inked Floret to create with. I'm excited to share the first of her collection in soft pink and black and using the Exciting Times stamp set and coordinating punch. Using neutrals and just one other colour puts me in mind of the monochromatic card design and I love it! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us, Wendy.
Shout out to Bonnie Sanchez for today's project featuring the new Mosaic Garden Suite Collection featuring delicate flowers and pretty patterns. Even busy patterns can coordinate beautifully when the colour palette is simple and ties together. Really love this card layout with the Tile in the centre which you could change up with any other shape to highight your focal point. Enjoy!
Like this adorable patterned paper? I made it myself using stamps from the Oh My Fright stamp set, some ink, watercolour pencils and a blender pen. Why a blender pen? It helps smooth out the lines from the pencils and gives it a shiny look. So pleased with how this one turned out. One tip I like to give with this look is to have some of your images extended beyond the white layer. And fill in space between larger images with something small like the cluster of stars. Getting ready for Halloween!
