I have been inspired by a few challenges to make two cards.
It is so good to be creating again....
I have used the same stamped flower in both of the cards
Card Number 1
Alcohol Inks, Stamping, Fussy Cutting and lots of Copper Heat Embossing.
This card was made for a dear neighbour who has been self isolating
but remains cheerful and upbeat and I thought the sentiment was perfect for her.
but remains cheerful and upbeat and I thought the sentiment was perfect for her.
Card Number 2
Stamping, Fussy Cutting, Vellum, Stencilling, Splats and Heat Embossing
Two very different designs for two very different occasions.
In these uncertain times it is good to be able to craft
and to share with my blog friends.
and to share with my blog friends.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog.....I really appreciate it.
Challenges that inspired me to make these cards are....
Twofer card challenge - Flowers Card No 1 and No 2
Thank you for the Honourable Mention-I appreciate it
Thank you for the Honourable Mention-I appreciate it
CAS Mix Up - Splatters Card No 2 - Birthday Card
The Flower Challenge - Embossing Card No 1
AAA Birthday - A stencilled background Card No 2 - Birthday Card
Seize The Birthday - Topping - Vellum Card No2 - Birthday Card
Uniko Challenge - Anything Goes Card No 1
64 comments:
Another card making masterclass Mac. Two beautiful makes.
The copper embossing and the blue AI flowers are stunning (and the sentiment is immense!)
The softly painted delicate vellum is so pretty and I think your layout with it's stencilling and pop of blingy is just fab! xx
Just stunning, the colors, flowers and designs are just so pretty.
Hugs Diane
Wow! Your cards are like a walk in a garden - I can almost reach out and touch them! So very beautiful and just a gorgeous design for both! Inky hugs! xx
Two STUNNING cards Mac!! Absolutely LOVE your slimline card with the blue AI flowers and all that gorgeous copper embossing!! And the sentiment sounds perfect for your neighbor!! Your 2nd card is just as lovely...those vellum flowers with the soft pink are SO pretty and I love the stenciling behind them too! So good to have you join us and share your beauties with us at The Twofer Challenge!! Hugs. :0)
Stunning makes, I love the vellum one and did this once a while back, the result is so pretty and rewarding. Good to see you back in blog land, has been a while.xxx
Stopping by after seeing your cards on the Twofer challenge. They are both AMAZING! TFS. Kathy A at https://myasperations.blogspot.com/
OMG copper and blue such a gorgeous colour combo and love the delicate white and kraft. awesome twofer Mac :)
OMG..Your neighbor is going to treasure her verv special card, Mac. All the copper heat embossing is stunning along with the alcohol ink fussy cut flowers and your dark background. The perfect sentiment for your dear friend. Your 2nd card is gorgeous, elegant and so creative with the stenciling gorgeous vellum flowers and splatters and kraft background. TFS both your beauties and sharing your 2nd card with us at CAS Mix Up Splatters, my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy
Aaah I've been popping over, every now and then, to see if you have posted anything new and at last! These are two gorgeous cards. I love the intensity of the blue and the contrast with the copper embossing. The vellum card is beautiful - I don't know how you hid the adhesive so well.
Whoever receives these beautiful cards is very lucky indeed. Your cards are definitely worth waiting for and although these two are very different I cannot choose a favourite. The black blue and bronze of the first one are fabulous and the alcohol ink helps it shine. The design of your second card just blows me away. I love that sparkly frame with the subtle stencilling and most amazing splatters. Those delicate flowers are gorgeous too. Thank you for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up this month. There are so many amazing entries I just don't know how I am going to choose the winners xx
Two stunning cards Mac and so different. Love the copper and the blue together, really striking.
The vellum flowers on the second design are so pretty and delicate and I love the stenciling and splatters in the background. Thank you for sharing at CAS Mix Up! xx
As I have come to appreciate, you have created another stunning duo of cards Mac! Love.
I'll bet your neighbor will be framing her spectacular blue and copper gift, Mac, or at least leaving it on the mantel forever! You know you had me at copper, but the copper combined with that lustrous alcoholic blue is extraordinary! And your lovely vellum birthday card is equally a keepsake! I love cards that make me sit for long minutes just checking out all the incredible details and that's what these are. (I was going to say caressing with my eyes, but I know you run a family blog!) Thank you so much for playing in Twofer Card Challenge #34! Keep safe and take care! Hugs, Darnell
It's good to see you back again and two fantastic cards. I love the copper embossing with the blue and those vellum flowers are stunning layered over the stenciling.
Swallow hard - concentrate and stare - WOW! your first card just pops off the screen, the gorgeous blues and the copper are made for each other, seems you knew that, a stunning and very impressive card. Your second card is another concentrate and stare - the vellum and the gorgeous white with a hint of pink? is also stunning, the flowers just curve off the page, a stunning stamp beautifully shown off. I could go on, but you know I LOVE your work Mac and always appreciate your dazzling work.
Keep safe
Faith x
As always, your cards are spectacular! I would have never thought to pair blue with copper, but it’s striking especially against the black background. Your neighbour will definitely love it. Then you drew me in further with your elegant birthday card. Kraft and white cards are one of my favourites. Love the splatters.
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous. I love the pretty flowers on both. The colored version in the blue is awesome with the copper embossing. And, stamping in white on the vellum with just a hint of color looks so elgant as well. Great work on both of them.
Your cards are both just gorgeous. I love the bright blue flowers on the the first one, they really pop. The second one you have colored the flowers with my favorite color. I like the use of the vellum.
The combination of colors in the first tab is stunning. The copper brings out all the blues even more, and I love how your flowers landed on the anthracite base. And the second card, Mac ... this card is like a breath of wind, like the brush of a butterfly's wing. I adore her !!!
I'm so glad you came back :-)
Hugs,
BożenA
Stunning flowers twofer. I like the design on both of the cards. Flowers colored with alcohol inks are so elegant. Perfect card and perfect sentiment for the neighbor.cBirthday card with embossing on vellum is stunning. Thank you for playing on Twofer Card Challenge #34.
Sonja
Oh my goodness - the copper with the vibrant blue is so stunning. I love that card! But then I also love the soft vellum flowers touched with pink on the second card too. And the bit of stencilling and the splatters make such a wonderful background. Both cards are works of art.
Fabulous cards!! Your first card is gorgeous with the copper and flowers in blue! Your second card is just as lovely in white against the kraft! Pretty splatters, too! Very pretty cards, well done!!
It's so good to see your creations again, Mac! And you have created such beauties! I love the rich alcohol ink coloring and gorgeous copper embossing on the first card! The black background lend such drama to this card! The embossed vellum is so delicate and beautiful! I love the soft stenciling in the background and bit of color in the flowers! Thank you for two awesome cards for The Twofer Challenge!
Wow Mac these cards are awesome, great job on the both of them. Wonderful to see you at the CAS Mix Up Challenge.
both of your cards are beautiful! The flowers are gorgeous and look entirely different on the two cards. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday!
Stunning! Both card are so beautiful, striking!
Two gorgeous card Mac! I LOVE the blue alcohol ink flowers with the copper embossing and black base. So beautiful and dramatic. And perfect sentiment for your neighbour. I bet she was thrilled to get this card!
Your birthday card is gorgeous. LOVE the layout and those beautiful and delicate vellum blooms. AMAZING! Beautiful details with your layered card front, corner flower spray, soft stenciling, splatters and then a line of glitter to add shine. AWESOME! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up and The Flower Challenge! xx
Oh my goodness, what a feast of gorgeousness to drool over Mac - these are amazing - love them both!
For me crafting (of any sort) is my happy place - mostly! Sometimes things conspire against me :)
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine
Both cards are stunning!!! The first card is so noble and the dark background makes the flowers shine. The vellum on the second card is what makes the flowers so tender.
So lovely to see your creations again! I've missed you. Both cards are so beautiful! I love the dramatic colours of your first card and I'm sure your neighbour will too. The second card with the delicate vellum is a totally contrast but just as stunning. Loving the splatters and stenciling. Be safe and well my friend
Two very different, but equally gorgeous cards, Mac! What a gorgeous come back! Now you've gifted us all with a smile!
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two absolutely stunning cards! I love them both! the colours of the alcohol inks are a perfect contrast to the copper and black, and the white embossed vellum is so delicate. Gorgeous makes x
Wow, these are just beautiful, Mac! The glow of the vibrant gorgeous blue blooms is stunning with the richness of the copper embossing ... your neighbour is sure to have loved it ... I do! What a contrast you created with the design and technique on your birthday card ... the subtle stencilling and splatter is so soft with that delicate vellum posy! Great to see you in back in blogland again ... hope your new year has started well! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Twofer! Hugs, Anita :)
So lovely to see you making cards again Mac! Wow they are so fabulous too, love them both but the blue and copper one is just awesome. Thanks for sharing with us over at 'The Flower Challenge' ;)hugs Viv DT xx
Two stunning cards, just gorgeous! Thanks for joining us this month at The Flower Challenge, hope to see you next month too. Cara DT x
Thanks to for all the lovely comments you leave me x
Good to see you creating these beautiful masterpieces once again Mac! Your twofers are stunning! I love the blue/black/gold color combo on your first card. So striking and very dramatic! The white/pink/kraft color combo on your second card is so soft and I love the flowy look you got with the vellum and stenciling. Gorgeous! Love them both so much, again masterpieces for sure! Hugs, Brenda
so so SOOOOOOOO gorgeous, Mac! Oh my! Those awesome EI flowers with the copper EP, and your beautifully done vellum flowers with white EP -- swooooon! I am especially enamored by the stenciling of light color on darker cardstock. These are jaw-dropping beautiful! (glad you are feeling up to crafting again). love, de
Two stunning cards Mac! The alcohol inked blues and copper ep are just gorgeous. I love the soft look of the vellum flowers with the soft stencilling on the kraft, such a pretty design. Glad you are back crafting again as your work is so inspiring :) Thankyou for playing along at Seize the Birthday too, Cathy x
Two stunning cards, Mac. Both so very different, but equally beautiful. xx
Another amazing twofers, Mac! The blue/purple alcohol ink flower with copper heat-embossing look absolutely gorgeous and dramatic! Love the beautiful shine against the dark background!
The vellum flowers with a hint of colors are so elegant! The corner design defined with glitter embossing and enhanced with stenciling and spattering is awesome! So happy to see you create again! :-)
Hideko xx
WOW both cards are marvel's. I've missed your fabulous posts but these were worth waiting for. I know how tricky it can be fussy cutting vellum the slightest slip with scissors or knife and the whole piece is ruined. and you have coloured it so delicately as well. What a contract to the first card, that is an explosion of exciting blue black and copper breath taking, it least it took my breath away. So pleased you found your way back to the craft room, now can we lock you in there! x
OMG!! they are both stunning cards Mac, I love the colours of the first card, they are so bold but still manages to give a delicate look, I love the floral image you've used.
Card two is so elegant and also delicate, lovely use of velum and embossing, both cards are beautifully designed, Kate x
First of all, I wish you a very Happy New Year. OMG, Mac ! These two cards are just striking ! Of course I will tell you that I'm especially in love with your stunning blue blooms...I never tire of admiring them ! The blue AI goes so well with your copper embossing. WOW ! Beautiful design too for your second card, and the vellum flowers are just superb and so delicate. You keep us waiting but it's always such a pleasure for the eyes to admire your new masterpieces ! Thanks so much for sharing and for playing along at Uniko.
It's always a treat to see your creations! Absolutely gorgeous twofer! I love both versions - so unique and elegant!
Wow, Mac! Both of these cards came out just awesome. The blue and cooper one is so striking and then the second card had me swooning! Really incredible! Love the light stenciled background and then the sparkly edges!! It is great to see you linking up with us at Seize the Birthday! Take care!
So happy to see your beautiful work again, Mac! Amazing how you used the same flower for totally different looks--both beautiful! I'm especially drawn to the blue/copper combo--gotta try that! Thanks for your condolences--sad time.
Such gorgeous cards! I especially love the stenciling with white ink on kraft cardstock, it looks fabulous. Thanks so much for playing at AAA Birthday!
Oh wow! Your cards are always gorgeous, but these two are just outstanding! Love the flowers in both colourways. Thanks for playing at AAA Birthday, hope to see you join in with future challenges. Stay safe and keep crafting!
so fab mf....love the delicate look of the vellum, so pretty.
xx Karen
Two gorgeous cards. I love the blue flowers and how the white vellum pops on the second. What a lovely sentiment for your neighbour.
Hugs Mrs A.
Oh my goodness, I haven't visited you for awhile! I new that you'd be making SENSATIONS. I mean WOW, these are precious and unique. The richness of the first and the softness of the second, both equally beautiful. I do miss my daily craft room activities, but especially visiting your fabulous corner. Hope you are well and safe dear friend. xx
Wow Mac, two gorgeous cards and both so different using the same flowers. I love the look of that vibrant blue for the flowers against the black and with the beautiful copper embossing, just stunning, and the white embossed vellum flowers on the second with the pretty pink inking looks fabulous on the kraft card and love the soft white stencilling and the foil/glitter...not sure which but so striking, and finished with the white spatters and white embossed sentiment..just perfect. x
Loving the cards they are so sweet and the layout on both just perfect. It's great to see you crafting again as I always love your style techniques. Have a great week, Angela xXx
Amazing twofer with those blossoms - just love them both but especially the white on kraft with the hint of pink and the splatters!! Congrats on the recognition at Twofer!!
WOW WOW WOW absolutely stunning, I love your cards, both are so beautiful ...
The flowers are wonderful, I love the blue and the vellum one and the sentiment is perfect for your neighbour.
So happy to see your fabulous art again, Mac.
All the best for you and happy weekend.
Hugs
Anke
What a fabulous duo of cards, oozing elegance and opulence. Thanks so much for linking up to our Uniko challenge this month.
More amazing cards Mac and the blue and copper one is an absolute stunner. I don't know where you get your inspiration from but I certainly get a lot from you, thank you. Always a pleasure to visit your blog. Crafty hugs, Sandra x
I'm a bit slow atm with some commenting. With yours Mac I always come back and look at your creations several times to take in everything you add to them. Always so much detail and texture and of course creativity.
I love the bold bright beautiful blue flowers and swooning over the copper embossing. Beautiful words for your neighbour not to mention receiving this beauty.
Number 2 with it's sheer beauty and softness. Love the soft stencil background and the clever way you grounded those flowers with that bling!
Sooooooooo glad you are back getting creative once more. Keep them coming. I get a creative fix each time you do.
Wow Mac! these flowers are gorgeous and SO dimensional - the blue ones are so pretty with the brass embossing against the black and the white and pink on the vellum is so beautifully soft and airy! a lovely stenciled background as well! xx
Wow, Mac - it's hard to believe they are the same flower! You certainly know how to get the best value from your supplies. I really couldn't choose between these beauties.
It's good to see you back again.
Hugs
Carol x
No idea how I missed this post, it's been a very difficult start to the year for me so glad to find comfort and inspiration from a blogging friend of quite some time. Both beautiful cards, nice to see the comparison from the dark and the light. I'm always amazed by embossing on black card it really draws the eye. The alcohol inks dress those flowers superbly. Beauties as always.
Hope you are keeping well?
Hugs Tracey xx
Ooh - such contrasting looks for those pretty flowers. The vivid translucence of the blue alcohol inks is absolutely magical, but I also love the chalky softness of the white ones, with that blush of pink - like apple blossom. Brilliant again!
Alison x
Love both these cards. I never think to use vellum, so thanks for reminding me. Hugs.
So elegant... A beauty!
Thank you so much for joining us at Uniko!
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