Hi, welcome to my entry for the Design DIVAS blogging group's blog hop. Our theme for the blog hop is Oldies But Goodies. This means we design something that is made with at least one item we own but have not used in at least 6 months. You should have arrived here from seeing the gorgeous project on Heather's blog , which is also the first stop on the hop so if you didn't start on Heather's blog and want to start from the beginning click on the previous link to go to Heather's blog. You can read below for the details on my cards and/or continue on the hop and go to my friend Barb's blog for a look at what wonderful creation she has come up with for the theme.
My items for the theme are my Stampin' Up! Winter Post and Heard From The Heart stamp sets. I made two cards with two different feels just changing the accent color and accessories. I used the same base colors of Very Vanilla and Crumb Cake but one card has the brigther Cherry Cobbler color and the other the rich but warmer Bravo Burgundy. I like the vintage look of the Winter Post stamp set so after I created the card with the Cherry Cobbler, I decided to go a little more vintage by using the Bravo Burgundy and then also adding some distressing using items from the Stressing Essentials kit. Coloring the image with different mediums also changes the feel. The Stampin' Write markers used on the Cherry Cobbler card are much bolder and gave more saturation of color but the Watercolor Crayons give a more softer feel for the desired look for the Bravo Burgundy card. The other difference is the background on the Crumb Cake panels. The embossed panel is bold and goes well with the bright cherry color but the stamped background is subtle and perfect for the burgundy card. So you can see that you can take 1 image and use it 2 different ways by changing up one color and embellishments.
Supply List:
Stamps: Winter Post, Heard from the Heart
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Bravo BurgundyTools: Heart Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch
Accessories: Baker's Twine, Dazzling Details (glitter glue), Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Stampin' Write markers. Distressing Essentials, Twill Tape, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Basic Pearls
13 comments:
oh Cindy! These cards are beautiful!!! I esp love the last one with the hearts!! Beautiful.
So happy to be in this hop with you :)
Thanks for all of the hard work
Cindy, both cards are so lovely! I don't have a favorite because they have that vintage feel that I am always drawn to. The image reminds me of the scene in "The Bishop's Wife", a favorite Christmas film where Cary Grant (pant, pant) and Loretta Young are skating on a frozen pond. Sigh...
Big hugs!
love the vintage look Cindy! fabulous colors too, my fav!!! Beautiful Christmas card hun!
hugs & blessings
Absolutely fabulous Cindy!! You are so right, one image used 2 different ways gives you 2 wonderfully different cards! Gorgeous.
Linda
Well, check you out, Ms. Cindy!! Awesome cards! You know I love the "twofer" idea! Great colors and layout! Super hopping with you today! Blessings to you!
Cindy, I love both of your cards, the top is my favorite. They both have that "Old time" look about them. Fabulous. It's funny...we both used the same Sentiment set this month, "Heard from the Heart".
Love the sparkle and twine on the top one!
beeeautiful cards! i especially love the 2nd version- it has a lovely vintage feel to it with the soft colors.
Hey Cindy - I always love coming here your cards are always so inspiring and today is no exception. This is one of my favorite images even though I do not have it - why not?!? Anyway, your cards are amazing as always. Thanks for visiting. Hugs, Dru
Oh, I love it. Both looks a fab.
Great cards, Cindy! I like them both equally! Love the colors you used!!
Wow! Cindy! Your cards took my breath away. I'm such a romantic and they just hit that button in a BIG way. What fabulous cards!
I love this image. It looks great with the embossed background.
Hey Cindy, I'm baaack!! Please stop on over at my blog again, as I have something for you today!!
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