I used Lindsay's new set Birds & Branches on both cards. I really enjoyed coloring this image. I love this set and know it is going to be one of my "go to" sets in the future. Aren't the mailbox and the bird houses in this set adorable?
Since I really didn't have a bow on the card and I had some new Flower Soft to play with, I decided to make a quick second card. Birds & Branches can be used if you want to take your time and color or if you want to put together a quick card. I colored the flowered branch with my SU markers and then glued the Flower Soft to the branches. This card was super quick to make and I really like how it turned out. (I think it took me longer to get the bow tied right than to make the rest of the card!)
My husband made me a light box this week end using the tutorial from HERE. (Isn't he sweet? He also made dinner on Sunday. He's a keeper.) I think the colors of the cards look more true-to-life. What do you think of the photo quality?
While you are out and about on the internet today, please stop by the rest of the DT to see what kind of projects they have using buttons and bows.
Lindsay (owner)
My mail box card also fits the following challenges:
Bee Crafty - #24 Sew Cute
Corrosive Challenge - #52 Wings
Crafty Creations - #55 Stitching
Inky Impressions - #30 Think Spring
Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge - MTSC61
One Stitch at a Time - Stitching
A Spoon Full of Sugar - #91 Spring is in the Air
Stamp Something - Touch of spring somethings
Stamp with Fun - #47 Stitch
The branch card fits the following challenge:
I Love Digi Challenge - Think Pink
Your Next Stamp - Spring Colors
Supplies for the mail box card:
- Images: Birds & Branches by Lindsay's Stamp Stuff on mygrafico.com, Faux Stitched Border by Angel's Landing used as stitching guide
- Papers & CS: PTI kraft CS, Stampin' Up So Saffron CS, Georgia Pacific white CS, K&Company Wild Saffron DP
- Inks: None
- Tools & Embellishments: Stampin' Up Chocolate Chip marker and ribbon, paper piercer, DMC floss, button, Prismacolor pencils & OMS, Spellbinders Nestabilities
Supplies for the branch card:
- Images: Birds & Branches by Lindsay's Stamp Stuff on mygrafico.com, Think Spring by Stampabilities
- Papers & CS: Georgia Pacific white CS, misc. pink CS, Stampin' Up white CS
- Inks: None
- Tools & Embellishments: Flower Soft (Sweet Pea) , Aleene's Tacky Glue, Stampin' up makers, Stampin' Up Pretty In Pink ribbon, buttons, DMC,
43 comments:
They are both fabulous Cheryl!
I love the striking look of the dark stitching on the first one, and the flower soft on your second looks so pretty too!
The photos look really great! what a lovely hubby you have!
Hugs
Nicola
that flower soft card is gorgeous... i love it... !!
Hi Cheryl! Wow you were busy this weekend! I love the clean look of the card with the flower soft...I must give that a try; I see it everywhere! And the coloring on your mailbox card is awesome! I love the soft look :) Thanks for supporting the first challenge at I Love Digi too!
Wow! Your cards are beautiful Cheryl!!! Love the layouts on both of them and the colors you used....awesome, awesome work & tfs!!!
Hugs,
Jackie
Beautiful work Cheryl :) Love the branch and flowersoft, very different :)
Thanks for joining us at I ♥ Digi this fortni
Elaine x
Both cards look great. I really like the kraft card base on the second one, a nice change from white. Love the flower soft, too. I think the pics look great with your light box!
Love the stitching on the first card! My local scrapbooking store just started selling Flower Soft. I love the way you used it!
Cheryl, they are both adorable..thank you so much for entering in our first challenge at OSAAT..good luck with your draws!!
hugz
stitchy xx
That flower branch card is gorgeous! I'm going to have to check out that Flower Soft. :-)
oh i just love the stitching on the 1st card and ur 2d card is absolutely gorgeous.
OMGOSH! Wowsers Cheryl..... I love both cards, but wowwwwww, that 2nd one is simply awesome. Why am I so afraid to use Flowersoft? It's simply stunning!!!!
Very pretty, I love the one with the tree with the flower soft, very nice!
Lovely to see your work at Crafty Creations Challenge! Thanks for joining us!
Greetings, Saskia :)
Your cards are adorable. Can't wait to use my flowersoft stuff, either!
Hi Cheryl, these cards are both lovely,great stitching detail in the first and a lovely image, your flower soft looks fab on the branch, hugs Liz xx
Lovely cards. Love the colour choice of the first one.
Oh Cheryl.....SOOOOOOOOO pretty!!!!!!!!
Oh my these are sooo gorgeous!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Hugs, Marit.
Cheryl
Both of your cards are just stunning. You have real imagination and a great flare for seeing beyond the image.x
Both Beautiful Creations and thank you for joining us at OSAAT
Sarah xx
both amazing cards!
HI Cheryl...
I love your Happy Spring card. It's so pretty! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Jess
Wowzers! These are super fantastic. I love this set. What fabulous designs. Love the stitching on the first card and your wonderful coloring.
Flower soft is one of my favorite things. It is so fun to play with and really is a great addition to your second card.
LOVE your cards! You have a beautiful blog, love your work. I am off now to check out the light-box tutorial.
Two gorgeous cards hun. Thanks so much for joining in our first challenge at OSAAT. Please pop back on Sunday to see our next challenge.
Sam x
great cards,love the colours thanks for joining us over at OSAAT hugs cheryl xxxxx
Both cards are just gorgeous! Makes it feel like Spring is here! Thanks for playing at Stamp Something!
Janna :)
Your very own light box!!! i am so green with envy. Love the birds making a nest in the mailbox. and the other pics are not available right now. Google???
great card!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at OSAAT. I love the litte blossoms on the branch.
What wonderful cards!! I absolutely adore the first, with such a lovely design and fab colors!! Thanks so much for playing the Crafty Creations challenge!
smiles,Deena
wonderful card !!!thanks for joining in our challenge.
hugs tina46
swf-team
Fantastic spring themed cards! Great image and accents too. Thanks for sharing your creations with us at Stamp Something this week! :)
These are Beautiful spring creations!!!! Thanks so much for joining us at Inky Impressions!
Beautiful work lovely project thanks for joining OSAAT
Liz xx
These are both such beautiful spring designs!! I love the one with the flower soft!! Great coloring and design!! Thanks for joining us at Inky Impressions this week!
both are so pretty! I love that branch though;)
Great cards- I love the black stitching on the edge of your card- and I love the Flower soft. I cannot wait for all of this snow to melt!!!
Beautiful cards! I love the detail and texture on your branch card!
Thanks so much for joining us at I ♥ Digi!
Dee (Spryte)
fab stitching detail, such pretty cards too
Thanks so much for playing along at Bee Crafty.
Hugs
Victoria
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Fabulous Cards, love the stitching detail,thank you for joining OSAAT's First Challenge! Hope to see you Sunday for the next challenge too!
(Lyn)
Charming postbox card with a great, alternative approach to straight stitched detail. Thanks for joining in the Bee Crafty Challenge :)
I love both of these cards! The whimsical stitching is awesome and the use of flower soft is perfect! Thanks for playing along with Inky Impressions have a inky dinky day! Beth
Great card! Thanks for joining us at I love Digi.
Jane
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