march 25
Hello and welcome
Today it’s time for our new challenge over at Watercooler Wednesday! This week I’m thrilled to be hosting the challenge –Anything with a Feminine Twist.
I decided this week to play with some inks to see what effects I could get using blue, green and purple. I tried 3 different types – Distress Inks, Brilliance Inks and Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powders.
I also tried, smooching the colour and dipping the cardstock into the colour.
Once the pieces were dry, I decided I loved the first and last. I had used Perfect Pearls water to mix with the Distress Inks to give a little shimmer.
I then cut Altnew’s leafy Garland Die from both panels.
I cut the card front panel and smooched the same Distress Inks on the front.
Using Altnew’s Fine Cover Frames, I used 3 of the frames. 2 were covered with Wink of Stella Silver. These were glued to a white panel with the largest being the outside edge.
I stamped the simple sentiment from the Altnew wonderland Stamp Set in black Brilliance Lightning Black Ink.
After layering this panel onto the card front, I added the 2 die cut garlands so they crossed over, with the darker Pixie Powders piece at the back for depth.
It is difficult to see, but the garland and background have a lovely shimmery look.
Thanks so much for visiting and I hope that you are all keeping safe and well. I love to read your comments.
Please take care in these uncertain times and be kind to everyone. I wanted the soft delicate look of my card to send this message.
Don’t forget to head over to our blog to check out the wonderful inspiration from the rest of our Design Team.
I look forward to seeing what you create this week!
Have a great day
Cheers
Helen
Challenges:
Altnew’s March Inspiration Challenge
Die Cut Divas Anything Goes Challenge
Double ‘D’ Challenge – Welcome SPRING
Creative Inspirations March Challenge – Pretty Pastels!
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 626 – Just for Fun!
Beautiful, Helen!
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You are so very kind, Leslie, and have made my day!! Stay safe! 🙂
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Great card. Love the effects of the inks. Thanks for joining us at Cute Card Thursday. Hugz Andrea.x
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Your very kind comments have made my day, Andrea! Thanks so much! Stay safe! 🙂
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Simply stunning card! The garland colors remind me of hanging Wisteria vines. Lots of great dimension. Thanks for joining the Double D, “Spring” Challenge.
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You have made my day with your wonderfully supportive comments, Vicki! I really appreciate them. Stay safe!!! 🙂
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Such a soft palette of colours on your beautiful card Helen, Stay well my friend x
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Thanks Therese! I hope you’re coping with these crazy times and staying safe and well! I was really happy with the results!! x 🙂
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Such a beautiful sentiment so creatively and calmly conveyed. A wonderful visual to start the day. Thank you my wonderful friend🌸
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As always, your wonderful supportive comments. You have made my day! Thanks so much! Take care! xx
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OH WOW … this is just lovely! What a beautiful design idea! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Spring’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
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Your wonderfully supportive comments have made my day, Darlene! Thanks so much! I really appreciate them. Stay safe! 🙂
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I absolutely love the delicate look and the design. Great creative card. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Spring’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Barbara DT
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Your very kind comments have made my day, Barbara! Thanks so much! Have a good day and stay safe! 🙂
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Gorgeous card Helen. Love the ink smooshing and the die cuts around the corner of the frame.
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Thanks so much, Tristan! I appreciate your lovely comments! Great fun and relaxing to make!! Stay safe! 🙂
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A gorgeous and beautifully designed card, fabulous background too! Thank you for joining our challenge at Double D!
Diane DD DT {Nellies Nest}
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Thanks so much, Diane! Your wonderfully supportive comments have made my day! Stay safe! 🙂
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The inking and composition are SUPERB!! Love your attentions to details! So glad that you join the fun with my “Show & Share”! WONDERFUL! Very happy to see your lovely work! Thank you for your support!
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Your wonderfully supportive comments have made my day, Virginia! Thanks so much!!! Stay safe 🙂
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Jaw dropping gorgeous! So feminine and lovely. So glad you could join us at Die Cut Divas for the March challenge of “Anything Goes”.
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Wow! Arlene! You have certainly made my day with your wonderfully supportive comments! Thanks so much!! I love joining in your challenges! Stay safe! 🙂
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Wow this is so beautiful!! Thanks for playing along our March challenge at Die Cut Divas.
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Your wonderfully supportive comments have made my day, Cindy! Thanks so much! Take care! 🙂
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