For the first card (left), I wanted something that I hoped would look a bit masculine in case the agency needed some guy cards. So, I kept her heart and greenery; but I changed out the colors to gray and cream, the flowers to leaves and the sentiment to Thanks.
For the second card (right), I loved the big white polka dots on blue as well as how she placed the smaller frame higher up leaving more space towards the bottom. I kept Pam's colors; polka dots and layout; but changed the main image and sentiment. I didn't have any dp that would work nor ink that would stay "white" without embossing, so I switched the colors and stenciled blue dots onto white cs. To keep the colors consistent, I used direct-to-paper around the edges of two pieces of white cs to make the frames and a piece for the sentiment. Stamped all the images; die cut and glued it all together. The blue IRL is much softer and not quite so dark.
Congratulations Pam on your well-deserved selection as Featured Stamper. I love your gallery and I so appreciate that I was inspired to make two cards. I hope you enjoy your week in the spotlight. Hope everyone is having a wonderful day. TFL
Date: Sunday, February 19, 2023 GMT Views: 311
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Registered: March 13, 2011 Location: Langley, B.C. Canada Posts: 32107
Sun, Feb 19, 2023 @ 3:34 PM
I loved that Hugs card of Pam's too and I love yours in the gray and cream. Just so elegant and classy looking and especially the big heart. The blue is so lovely too with your stencilled large dot backround for that gorgeous flower. I'd say you got totally inspired today!
Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40342
Mon, Feb 20, 2023 @ 2:44 AM
2 beautiful cards, Debbie! I love the gray and cream colour combination on the first card with the heart and foliage and the 2nd card is so lovely with the blue spotted bg and white flower!
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82580
Mon, Feb 20, 2023 @ 3:26 AM
Beautiful card, Debbie. The soft colors are great as are all the wonderful details. The left could work as masculine for sure (or not). These are two really well done thank you cards. Love your picture too.
The best part is how much of you heart I know went into these.
Hugz
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Registered: October 23, 2011 Location: Western, NY Posts: 7476
Mon, Feb 20, 2023 @ 5:48 PM
Spectacular! The stamped/die-cut flower card with stenciled dots is fabulous. The masculine with grey tones, the EF, and the die cuts are another gem...
Betty
Registered: February 22, 2007 Location: L’etoile du Nord Posts: 6353
Wed, Feb 22, 2023 @ 6:49 PM
Two beautiful cards, love them both! Great CASE!
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