Wednesday, December 05, 2018

Thank You x 3

Hi everyone.  Sharing a set of three cards for the CAS Watercolour December Challenge - Thank You, before it closes on Dec. 15th.  Bonnie is hosting this month, and what a great challenge for the end of the year.

These three cards were created fairly quickly.  Once I decided on the design, I simply made three of everything for the card base, die-cut corner panel with copper card stock backing, and stamped thank you.  I used a complete stamp set to stamp in permanent black ink and then watercoloured the blooms and leaves with zigs.  The matching dies make it quick and easy to cut them out.

Here's a close-up of all three ...

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There are just two weeks to play along this month.  We've shortened the playing time this month only, so that the team has some quiet time to get ready for the holidays. :)








Stamps:  Even more Spring Flowers; Handwritten Greetings (both from Simon Says Stamp)
Paper:  Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb. 400 Series); White (Neenah 110 lb.); Copper card stock (unknown)
Ink:  Versafine Black; Zigs
Accessories & Tools:  Corner die (AliExpress), Waterbrush, Matching dies for Even More Flowers (Simon Says Stamp)

Challenges:
CAS Watercolour December Challenge - Thank You

26 comments:

Betty said...

what a lovely set of cards, Loll - the copper is such a wonderful accent!!

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Gorgeous Loll. Love the splash of coloured flowers Shaz in Oz.x

Liz said...

Gorgeous designs, Loll. The flowers are beautifully coloured. xx

Marcia Hill said...

All 3 of these cards are just BEAUTIFUL Loll!! The flowers are water colored beautifully and I love the die cut design in the upper corner of each card too! Lovely, lovely cards my friend!! :0)

Nstiz said...

I love the use of that corner die as a back drop for you r perfectly painted flowers! Three fantastic cards!! You must be able to watercolor quickly if these went together so easily. Love the soft colors too

Viv said...

3 stunners as always Loll. x

Jan said...

VERY PRETTY....the die cut corner really sets the card off!!! TFS
Paper Hugs,
Jan

Maria said...

Very lovely cards, Loll! Love the corner die cut and the pretty flowers!


Bonnie said...

Three beautiful thank you cards, Loll! I love these flowers and you've colored them beautifully! The open die cut with the copper behind it give them an elegant look!

nancy littrell said...

Such pretty and sweet flower thank you cards colored with your Zigs, Loll. I love your corner die for interest. Great idea to make 3 cards while you have all your supplies out. TFS my friend. Hugs..Nancy

Christine Alexander said...

your watercoloured flowers are beautiful Loll, and I love your die cut backgrounds, I have some but never seem to use them.

Robyn Oliver said...

OH WOW WOW WOW Loll, these cards are beautiful, I am a bit partial to flowers and you've watercoloured these beautifully and a lovely effect with the copper peeping through the die cut corner

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh what beautiful cards Loll - so elegant!
Blessings
Maxine

Julie B said...

I have a collection of those corner dies but have never successfully used them, you have inspired me to get them out and try again. A gorgeous trio. :)

Jeanne said...

Lovely blooms makes for a trio of delight! Thanks so much for sharing, Loll. :)

Mac Mable said...

Such pretty cards and the flower stamps and die cuts are beautiful. Wonderful water colouring and love the pop of copper from behind the die cuts x.

Emma watson said...

Beautiful cards Loll. watercolored flowers are really beautiful & also the flower stamps.

Jo said...

What a lovely set of thank you cards, great design too. The background contrast makes those flowers the center of attention, beautifully done xx

Trina P. said...

A trio of terrific thank you cards, Loll. Love the corne die cut design behind you gorgeous blooms. xx

Anita in France said...

A lovely trio, Loll ... soft and so pretty with fabulous die cut detail! Hugs, Anita :)

BożenA said...

Another great projects, Loll! I love the openwork pattern and beautiful flowers. Such a stunning card!
BożenA xoxo

Papercraft Boutique said...

Loll, I love the fantastic CAS design of the lovely trio, using the corner die! All three flowers are Zig colored so beautifully!
Hideko xx

Darnell said...

Three more pretty thank you cards, Lolly! I love copper on anything and your watercoloring of the flowers is sensational! Gulp! I need to get in gear if I'm going to play in your challenges this month!! 🎄Happy Holiday Hugs, Dolly

Susanne Vargas said...

Such a beautiful trio of flowery thank you cards, Loll! They look so fresh with all the white and the colors are really pretty!

Karen Dunbrook said...

gorgeous.
xx Karen

Linda said...

A gorgeous set of cards Loll. The copper behind the die cut corners looks fab and the blooms are beautifully coloured xx