Collage Flower Cards

Made this collage flower card a few months ago, after being inspired by a beautiful card received from a friend. I had so much fun making this that I made several variations. My friend's card had a similar layout including the circle of twine stapled and the banners and leaves coming from the flower.

 

Picture shows stamps used for the background. They were from the following stamp sets: 

Stampin' Up:  Looks like spring and Itty Bitty Background

Hero Arts: E2305 Window Screen Background

The leaves were cut with Spellbinders Autumn Leaves 9 cutting dies that I found on clearance from Hobby Lobby for $5.27.

Inks:

Distress Gathered Twigs, Pumice Stone, Antique Linen

Gina K Sea Glass or Ocean Mist

Stamps:

Stampin' Up: Roses in Winter, Letters from Friends-postage stamp

Gina K Tropical Blooms (happy birthday)

Inks: 

Gina K Sea Glass, Ocean Mist, Tranquil Teal

Stamps:

Gina K Friendly Silhouettes (friend)

Stampin' Up!: Roses in Winter, Antique Collectible (thimble)

Inks:

Gina K Ocean Mist, Blue Lagoon

Stamps:

Stampscapes-Tree Trunk Trio-088F

Gina K Tropical Blooms-flowers

Inks:

Distress Brushed Corduroy. 

Gina K Sea Glass, Blue Lagoon

Gina K Tropical Blooms-flower: Stippled flowers (happy birthday)

Stampin' Up: Botanicals-script, Antique Collectibles-perfume, Friendship's Journey-key, Office Ephemera-cancellation stamp

Stamps by Judith-sprig C-20

Inks:

Gina K Ocean Mist, Kraft

Distress Hickory Smoke

Marvy Black

Stamps:

Gina K Flower Builders-flowers, leaves and sentiment

Stampin' Up: Botanicals-script, Letters from Friends-postage stamp, Friendship's Journey-key, Office Ephemera-cancellation stamp

Inks: 

Gina K Ocean Mist, Jelly Bean Green

Distress Antique Linen, Pumice Stone

Thanks for visiting. 

Peace and all good!

Anniversary Cards

I pulled out my old Stampin' Up! Roses in Winter set after seeing so many cards made with Abstract Impressions. This card was inspired by Vicki's card on Splitcoast way back in July of 2008!

Used Hero Arts Stamp & Cut - Ribbon Messages for the sentiment.

Inks: distress spun sugar, worn lipstick and oxide peeled paint

My friend, Lynette gave me the stitched oval die cut piece last week. I'm glad to be using it, instead of saving it in my stash! Used my old Stampin' Up Spring Garden for the flowers.

Sentiment is from Hero Arts CL342 Everyday Sayings

Inks: distress worn lipstick, oxide peeled paint

Cuttlebug embossing folder is Textile texture.

Thanks a million for visiting!

Hope you have some fun today!

Roses in Winter

This is a birthday card I made for my Aunt Laura's 84th Birthday.

My inspiration comes from Sabrina's Roses in Winter card

posted on Splitcoast here and also on her blog: My Miscellany

The roses (Stampin' Up!) are stamped with lavender lace, 

stamping off once for the larger rose, 

then stamping in the usual way with lavender lace for the smaller rose. 

Purple is my aunt's favorite color!

Stamped the leaves in old olive.

Used Hero Arts H2141 Manuscript Background stamp in frayed burlap in the background
and Hero Arts Stamp & Cut - Ribbon Messages
for the Happy Birthday banner.

Sponged the edges in antique linen.

Added a few gemstones for some glitz.

Here is a photo of our little celebration with Aunt Laura on May 28

including my husband, daughter and 2 grandchildren.

Used the same design for this anniversary card

with worn lipstick and fired brick for the roses.

Used a Hero Arts Stamp & Cut - Ribbon Messages
for the Best Wishes banner.

I cut out some paper to mask my roses, and got better coverage in stamping the
Hero Arts H2141 Manuscript Background stamp with frayed burlap.

Thanks for visiting!