Wednesday, 19 July 2023

Earthen Textures - Stampin'up

 Hello

Earthen Textures collection of stamps, dies and papers are featured on these cards.


The front edge of the card is shaped with a die from Basic Borders. The sentiment inside the card is from Season of Chic stamp set.


The sentiment on this card is from Cheerful Daisies stamp set and has been die cut with stitched rectangles.


The tall pot in the centre was die cut from both card and paper. The paper was trimmed then fixed over the card piece.
Ribbons, twine, gems and glossy accents were applied for highlights.

Enjoy your day

Till next time
be happy
BaRb




Sunday, 9 July 2023

Black and White Backgrounds

 Hello

Black and white papers and card have been used for the backgrounds of these cards.



Cut outs and fussy cut images from patterned papers have been added for colour and interest.
Ribbons, twine, gems, trinkets, glossy accents and glitter glue add highlights.

Have a great day.

Till next time
be happy
BaRb


Tuesday, 4 July 2023

Potted Geraniums - Stampin'up

 Hello

These cards feature the Potted Geranium stamp and die sets from Stampin'up.


For this card stamped and die cut pieces were used with the second pot having die cut flowers.



This card has and embossed background layer and a die cut focal image.



A paper lined die cut widow and flower box hold die cut layered leaves and flowers.
Ribbons, gems and trinkets were added to all designs.

Enjoy

Till next time
be happy
BaRb



Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Wisteria Wishes - Stampin'up

 Hello

Wisteria Wishes stamps and dies from Stampin'up are the focus of these cards.




The Wisteria dies were perfect for a bridge card and matched beautifully with these papers from my stash.


The negative die cut from the silver frame underlay was fixed under the side panel and the frame positioned over the top. Stamped and die cut wisterias were then added.

This H panel card uses the stamps and stems in an upright position.

Ribbons, trinkets, gems and glitter glue add sparkle to all cards.

Have a great day.

Till next time
be happy
BaRb





Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Seaside Bay - Stampin'up

 Hello

Seaside Bay stamps, dies and papers from Stampin'up were used to create these cards.



Images die cut  and fussy cut from the papers form the focus on this card.



Stamped, coloured and die cut birds fill this frame.

The negative die cut stitched rectangle from the previous card was used to frame the background here.


   
Fussy cut papers were added to the background on the left card, and stamped and die cut birds and pearl shell added along with a stamped and die cut label.
For the bright card, deckled rectangle panels were cut from paper and card. A white piece was also die cut and stamped with Oceanfront images. The stamped, die cut and coloured birds were placed, along with stamped, coloured and die cut sailboats from Lillypad lake set.
Ribbons, Pearls, pebbles, and sea glass pieces finish the designs.

Have a great day

Till next time
be happy
BaRb








Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Brushed Bouquet - Stampin'up

 Hello

Just a quick post today to show some ideas featuring Brushed Bouquet stamp and die sets from Stampin'up.


This card features die cut flowers and leaves placed on to a stamped and die cut label. The white card base was layered  with Awash with Beauty papers, which were matted on to green card..



Deckled rectangle dies were used to cut a paper background and a white frame. The frame was backed with vellum then mounted on to the papered base. A white die cut circle was placed in the corner and Die cut flowers and leaves, and some leaf trinkets were then positioned and fixed on top of the circle.


Stitched label dies were used for this card. For the front panel the leaves and stem were stamped on to a white label and a stamped and die cut flower and leaf added. This was then layered on to a larger merlot label. The card base was layered with merlot card and Awash with Beauty papers. The image panel was fixed to the card front. A second white label was added inside for a greeting. A bow was added to the front. Gems, glitter glue, butterfly trinkets and Wink of Stella pens were applied to all cards for highlights.

Have a great day.

Till next time, be happy.

BaRb


















Wednesday, 7 June 2023

Happiness Abounds - Stampin'up

 Hello

Hope you are having a great day.

Happiness Abounds stamp, dies and papers from Stampin'up were used for these cards.


A circular aperature was cut into white card which was then embossed and layered on to purple paper. A frame was added, and flowers and stems die cut from the papers were arranged on top. Gems and glossy accents were added for highlights.


Die cut trimmed down stitched circles were placed on to a layer of embossed card. Stamped and white embossed flowers and leaves on coloured card were then arranged, with other die cut elements, around the circles. Gems were added.


Papers were layered on to coloured mats and then on to white card, then the card base.
A framed die cut circle was added and fussy cut flowers from the papers arranged around the circle. Gems and glitter were added.

Enjoy

Till next time
be happy
BaRb