(WOYWW post ~ next one down- thank you!)
Hullo there everyone! Well, two quick cards were made at the weekend for two occasions. So raided my snippets drawer 'cos then I can go play in the playground over at Di's Snippets challenge (see here) - better take my woolies! I believe it is cold over there too!!+(681x800).jpg)
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First one is a baby card ~ used Cuttlebug embossing folder on snippet and added chalk pad to highlight words. Always hate covering this up so went for minimal additions, found the image pre-coloured in my snippets. Added LOTV greeting,hand- cut it out, used SU round scallop punch with blue card.
Second one was a Chris Dark digi image printed in snippets. Coloured with watercolour markers, die cut in Spellbinder deckle oval, hand-edged in green. The deckle card has been lying on my desk for weeks waiting to be made into another card but embossed it for this one instead in Cuttlebug Caramello folder. Bethought myself of the LOTV greeting - my one and only New home stamp, and so used it for this..
Thanks so much everyone for popping over for a peek and chat and may God bless your day wherever you may be,
Shaz in Oz.x
I would also like to add these to the following challenges:
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Hi Shaz
ReplyDeleteGreat job on both cards. I think the chalk on the baby card is just the perfect touch. As they say; sometimes less is better. Love the wee hedgehog.
Such a pretty delicate "new home"card.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a great comment. I really appreciate my blogging friends who leave such honest thoughts.
Myrna
Hello Shaz, I just think your baby boy card is perfect. I like the way you painted the raised letters. The new house card is beautiful too. It almost makes me want to try making my own cards and then I remember what a horrible eye I have at putting things together like that. You make it look very easy, but it's a special talent God has given to you.
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Betsy
Gorgeous card,
ReplyDeletelove the embossing background
Hugs Tamara
I love how you kept the card simple. I also find it hard to cover up the embossing words.
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards Shaz! Totally agree about not covering up the embossed words on the first card. Great use of snippets too.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Di xx
Beautiful cards - the baby hedgehog is adorable. I haven't seen that embossing folder, it's lovely, and great use of snippets on both
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Debs x
Two beautiful cards Shaz, love the first one especially and can understand you not wanting to over the words up - you did it perfectly.
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Neet xx
Both cards are lovely Shaz.
ReplyDeleteGreat prize you've given Di to give away this week too. Bless ya xxx
such cute cards here on your blog!
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Lovely cards as always Shaz. I do like the look of embossed vellum. Like you say, its such a shame to hide it, and it makes such an elegant statement. Have a great week, Hugs Shaz #77
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are lovely
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Shaz, beautiful embossing and I love your pretty soft colours Cathy x
ReplyDelete2 really beautiul cards and I am with you on covering up the embossed images they are to beautiful to do that. Great work
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW
Eliza 24
Both of these are adorable! You are being so creative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet baby card and I love the softly colored jar of flowers!
ReplyDeletePerfect baby card & the tiny images were totally great with the EF focal point. Loved the vase & flowers too....super snippet cards- both of 'em. TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteLove the white on blue with the embossing folder! It's such a shame to cover up the beautiful words. Happy WOYWW! Karen 140 x
ReplyDeleteHi Shaz,
ReplyDeleteI love both of these cards!!! I must say, I do love my Cuttlebug.
Now, on to your WOYWW post.
Hugs,
Kay
Lovely cards, Shaz. That baby blue colour is so pretty
ReplyDeleteRosie x
Hi Shaz,
ReplyDeleteWhat precious cards! They are beautifully made.
Hugs,
Stephanie
two great cards showing off the embossed backgrounds perfectly.
ReplyDeleteHugs Mrs A.
Both these are fab. The baby card is so cute. The embossing on both looks gorgeous xx
ReplyDeleteThat embossing folder is so beautiful. Wherever do you find such things? I don't even have a cutting machine - so I suppose I don't look in the right places....
ReplyDeleteMargaret (www.artycraftystuff.webeden.co.uk)
Two fabulous cards!!! The baby card is such a great idea with that wonderful embossing folder chalked to show the embossed portion off to full advantage!
ReplyDeleteThe second card is so pretty...good thing you had that great new home stamp!!!
Off to visit my Mum' (again). She is 5 hours away over a terrible highway...but it is my little sisters 50th birthday...so worth the drive indeed!
Will cat ch up on your blog when i return...no internet up at Mum's!!!
Hello Shaz,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind comment on my site. Yes, God's creation is indeed beautiful. Love being out in it. WE awoke the last two ornings here in North Wales to a white world - it has snowed a bit all day, but it isn't really lying and settling. But it IS still beautiful to watch!!
Margaret (www.artycraftystuff.webeden.co.uk)
Thank you for joining us this week for our "Anything Goes" challenge at Sentimental Sundays. Good luck and please join us again soon.
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful cards- the first is beautiful- love the baby image on the soft blue color. The flowers are very pretty in blue as well.
ReplyDeleteLove these cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards Shaz. Love the highlighting on the baby card - wow - I will have to try that technique - it looks fantastic!
ReplyDelete{{hugs}} and blessings
Jocelyn XO