Make the Cards Dry Embossing Challenge with Try Stampin' on Tuesday #548

The Simon Says Stamp Floral Fields Embossing Folder was used to create these two bright and cheerful cards.  This embossed piece had been laying on my craft desk for quite awhile and I decided to use it as a last minute entry into Make the Cards Challenge #50 to use Dry Embossing Challenge.  A Sundance Shimmer Brush was used to color the flower centers with matching Sundance Card Stock panels.  Sapphire Glitter Paper created the accents.

Which card do you like better?

In this first card Honey Bee Bitty Buzzwords Dies were used for the greeting.

In this second card Sentiments by Melissa Esplin Celebrate stamp was stamped in Sapphire Ink.  The bow was die cut from CTMH retired "Party Balloons".

The above card was based on the new sketch from Try Stampin' on Tuesday:

I'm also entering these cards into the following challenges:

     Simon Says Monday--Bright and Cheerful

     Heart 2 Heart--Hip, Hip Hooray!

     Stamping Sensations March Challenge--Something for Spring

    

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

 

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Sunflowers Retirement Card with Global Design Projects Sketch #310

It has been awhile since I've played along with Global Design Project challenges and this sketch really appealed to me.  We are going to a "surprise" retirement party this weekend so I needed a special card. 

Close to my Heart products used:                                                                Joyful Sunflower Stamps                                                                      Cinnamon Ink                                                                                        Many Congratulations Stamps                                                              Mix-In Papers                                                                                        Copper Shimmer Trim                                                                          Toffee Shimmer Brush                                                                          Sundance Shimmer Brush                                                                      Versamark Ink                                                                                        Polysparkle Tinsel Embossing Powder  

Here is the fabulous Global Design Projects Sketch that inspired my card layout:

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

     Creative Knockouts #420--Tic Tac Toe--center column

      Krafty Chicks #578--All Occasions

      Time Out Challenges #197--Inspired by Words

       Unicorn Challenge #69--Add Some Sparkle

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

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