Color challenges are my favorite so using the Aqua Mist-Melon Berry combo for this month's was very inspiring. I had all sorts of grand plans and ideas brewing but in the end time and life's circumstances got in the way this week so I only had time to make two cards yesterday.
I was very tempted to use the Life is Beautiful butterflies but I knew I'd be seeing a lot of them around the Hop today. I wanted to make two very different type of cards with this color combination.
First card uses the largest Delicate Details die. I randomly smeared Aqua Mist and Melon Berry inks on a white card stock panel which I then die cut. The Delicate Details die surprisingly cuts easily (I tend to be weary of intricate dies) if you run it through your machine with a couple of passes. Only a few pieces that I had to punch out thankfully.
I embossed the sentiment from Think Big Favorites in white on a banner of vellum which I draped across the center of the die cut. I love that the details of the die can still be seen through the vellum.
My second card has a more graphic feel.
I found three arrow dies still wired together (can't remember what set this is from!) so I die cut it three times on the card front. I paired these arrows with an inspirational sentiment from Building Blocks. I scattered a few enamel dots in charcoal and aqua mist to draw the eye down the sentiment.
Great weather here today! Looking forward to hanging out with friends later. DH is off from military duty today so we're blessed to spend the day with him today. May we all remember the fallen soldiers and their sacrifices which helped grant us the freedom to spend our days as we want to.
Looking forward to seeing everyone's creations on the Hop later. Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great weekend!
very pretty! love the scroll card!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. Your first one is so pretty.
ReplyDeletewonderful cards
ReplyDeleteSherrie, both of your cards are just stunning! I really love, love how you used that delicate die, so beautiful. Enjoy your day with your sweetie.
ReplyDeleteLove both fabulous cards. That scroll is so cool the way you inked it. Enjoy your family day.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, love the intricate die and the pretty coloring!
ReplyDeleteYour die cut piece is gorgeous, love how you colored it!!
ReplyDeleteTwo fantastic designs, Sherrie! I especially love your technique of coloring a paper and then cutting your dies from that. Seeing that was a "smack my forehead" moment! It makes the die cut look like you randomly EMBOSSED those colors on! It's really a fabulous look!! Enjoy the Memorial Day weekend and thank you DH from me!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteSherrie, I love both of your cards. The first one is my favorite. I love the emboss look. Great job.
ReplyDeleteLove all your entries in May Blog Hop! I now need to go immediately to my craft room and play with my delicate design dies!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I love both your cards. I love that delicate details die. I had that on my list to buy and then took it off when I made my final order. Now I wish I didn't!! Really like the fun technique you used!!
ReplyDeleteSherrie I love both of your cads, such a contrast between beautiful and graphic!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the inking of that die- such a stunning effect!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBoth beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the delicate die cut on ethe first card!
ReplyDeleteHad to take a closer look at that amazing die cut. Detailing and inking gorgeous! Haven't broken mine in yet, but you've inspired me. Lovely simplicity. And so interesting with the triple arrows card. You created 2 fun-tastic cards!
ReplyDeleteThe first card is wonderful. That lacey die was not even on my radar, but it is moving up the list now!
ReplyDeleteOh, these are both great! I especially love how you used that new die!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards, especially the first one!
ReplyDeleteHi Sherrie, sorry for being quiet lately - was on vacation and have a lot of commenting commitments lately... great cards - especially the first one. I love how you inked up that delicate die and the embossed vellum is just awesome!
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