Australian Themed Cards

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Australian themed papers were used for these cards.

The paper on the card front of this stepped trifold card was die cut, then layered over coordinating coloured card and fixed to the card base. Papers were added to all inside panels, and embellished with metal dragonfly trinkets. Gems, glossy accents and glitter glue add highlights.

The background section of this tall card was embossed, added to the card base, then overlaid on the left with a paper piece matted on to coloured card.

Stardust pen, glitter glue and Wink of Stella pen were used to highlight the images.

A ribbon bow, gems and brushed butterflies were added.

The front panels of this trifold card have papers matted on to coloured card then fixed in place. The inside panels have a paper panel for a message, a sentiment panel and a circular cut out from the papers.

A die cut bee, gems, brass butterflies, Stardust pens, glitter glue and Wink of Stella pen were all applied.

Have a great day.

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

 

Earthen Textures - Stampin'up

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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

Black and White Backgrounds

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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

Potted Geraniums - Stampin'up

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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

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BaRb

Wisteria Wishes - Stampin'up

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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

Seaside Bay - Stampin'up

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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

Brushed Bouquet - Stampin'up

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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