Visiting the beautiful Gallery of our Featured Stamper Polly, aka pblibby, I fell in love with this card: So Sorry Card by pblibby at Splitcoaststampers which I initially CASEd with a different format because I didn't like the bg text stamps I had. But I realized my smaller text stamp could work with repetitive stamping, so I made these.
For both cards, I kept Polly's layout; text bg layer; embossed layer; thread embellishments and sequins. I changed her twine to thread and its placement; I changed the focal point to flowers and I changed the colors and occasion to birthdays.
I wanted to make this card for my aunt who is turning 94 in March. I initially made the magnolia card but decided the colors were too subtle for my aunt's failing eyesight. So I made the second card with a brighter, bigger bloom. In both cases, I did direct-to-paper to make the colored layers framing these cards. Personally, I prefer the softer colors of the magnolia, but I know my aunt will be happier with the brighter ones.
Congrats again Polly on being selected Featured Stamper. I hope you have enjoyed the cards you inspired. And, I hope everyone's day is filled with colors -- soft or bold -- that pleases your eyes and your hearts. TFL.
Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 GMT Views: 479
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Accessories: Simon Says Die (Etched Magnolia); Honey Bee Die (Lovely Layers Peony); Lawn Fawn Die (Quilted Backdrop); Avery Elle (Wonky Stitches); Silver Embroidery Thread; Sequins
Registered: February 22, 2007 Location: L’etoile du Nord Posts: 6473
Tue, Feb 13, 2024 @ 12:16 PM
What a beautiful pair of cards, Debbie! Another great CASE, and I love the color choices on these! Fabulous!
------------------------------ -----Liz "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, ..." ~~1 Thess. 4:11 (NIV)
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75064
Tue, Feb 13, 2024 @ 12:20 PM
Your cards are beautiful. You make me want that peony
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Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79894
Tue, Feb 13, 2024 @ 1:06 PM
Wow, both of these are gorgeous, Debbie. Great job on the text backgrounds and the lovely embossing, but those fabulous blossoms are what really caught my attention.
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83912
Thu, Feb 15, 2024 @ 3:07 AM
Wow, Debbie. Both are gorgeous but the colors and large size of those red/pink flowers are definitely something your Aunt could see better. You are so thoughtful and talented. These are stunning cases/cards. Hugz
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