Greetings, Blogland! Today is the January Papertrey Blog Hop and I thought it might be fun to participate (it also helps me keep the blog resolution dream alive). This month's challenge was to choose a favorite card from 2011 and make another card inspired by the first. Fun, right?
I chose a card I made with the 2010 anniversary set. I'd just fiddled around with the stamps for awhile and decided it was time to make a proper card. Does anyone remember this guy?
Looking at it again, I decided that I liked the layout and the stamp set so I decided to create a second card using those elements.
This time around I went with the poppies image rather than the dandelions and used one of the shorter sentiments since I knew I would have a smidgen less white space. I also chose a slightly wider ribbon that had a bit of a wrinkled, poppy-petal texture and I embellished the space around the flowers with rhinestones rather than gussy-up the blooms themselves.
All in all I'm rather pleased with my second version and I can definitely see a few more of these variations in my future.
Enjoy the blog hop, everyone! See you all again soon.
Recipe:
Stamps: Botanical Silhouettes, Polka Dot Basics II - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Kraft, Sweet Blush - Papertrey Ink; white
Ink: Spring Moss, Sweet Blush, Fresh Snow - Papertrey Ink; dark green pigment, brown pigment - Studio G
Other: Edgers 1 Dies - Papertrey Ink; White Ribbon - May Arts; Rhinestones (colored with a Sharpie) - Darice; Foam Adhesive - Scotch
SOOOOOOO very cute!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards... both colors are just beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, Lizzie!
ReplyDeleteI love that set, too :)
Beautiful! Love both versions. The polka dot background is a nice touch.
ReplyDeletereally pretty lizzie!!
ReplyDeleteBoth beautiful but I love the feel of you new pink card.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Lizzie! Botanical Silhouettes is one of my very favourite sets!
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely! You should do a whole set in pretty colors.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Those yellow flowers are so pretty, and the dotted background is perfect.
ReplyDeleteBEEEE-AUTIFUL, Lizzie! These are just both so soft and lovely! The border with the ribbon compliments your gorgeous wildflowers perfectly!
ReplyDeleteI love both of these cards, Lizzie. I really like the way you've used the Edger's die ad layered the white focal panel over top. It's such a soft and pretty look.
ReplyDeleteLizzie, what a beautiful, delicate card...that bow is perfect as well as your various shapes and style! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are both so very gorgeous. I like them both equally!
ReplyDeleteboth cards are goreous. hard to pick one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!! I love the color schemes in both cards and I love how you double stamped the florals to create some depth. The jewels add that special touch!! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI remember loving the first card and this second one is just as gorgeous. So glad you are keeping up with your blogging resolution.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the double stamping you did on the stems! And that delicate bow is the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteBoth are so soft and pretty, love them!
ReplyDeleteLizzie, your choice from 2011 was an excellent one as it is beautiful! Then to go and make another equally gorgeous one this time around...wow :)
ReplyDeleteThese are both just beautiful, Lizzy! I like both colors equally well. The scalloped edge is such a a delicate detail peeking out below the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteI like both of your cards equally. They are beautiful and very creative. Great thinking and execution, TFS.
ReplyDeleteSo Pretty! I love the design of your cards and the soft pastels in building them. Just beautiful.
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