The first uses the Paradise clear stamp set from Uniko. I stamped the words first, and then masked them while using Kaleidacolour pads in Birthstone and Fresh Greens plus a yellow pad to stamp the flowers and leaves. It's funny, I really bought this set for the gorgeous toucan..... guess which is the only stamp in the set that still hasn't seen ink?
I am sharing this with
Less is More - Something Exotic
Allsorts - Fabulous Florals
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For the second card, I used scrap paper to mask off all but a column of the card front and then sponged Distress Inks in Picked Raspberry, Spiced Mandarin and Mustard Seed into the space, following a roughly diagonal line. Then I removed the masking and used a Stazon pad to stamp the grass silhouette, which was part of a very old Artylicious set, and the sentiment
I am sharing this one with
Addicted to CAS - Silhouette
AAA Cards - Blending
Right, I'm not used to putting two cards into one post, but because they were both one layer ones it sort of made sense..... now cross your fingers for me that I link the right thumbnails to the right challenges!
Choosing to make one layer card??? I'm most impressed! Two fabulous cards, Jane. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is very dedicated of you, making OLCs voluntarily! Well done you. They both look fantastic, so your effort has paid off. I love the bright florals of the first card (you did make me laugh about the toucan!) and the second one is so vivid and dramatic with that gorgeous sunset strip behind the stamping. Thanks for playing along at Less is More :)
ReplyDeleteI love the bright colours on the first and the beautiful sunset blending on the second. Great cards.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. I love your orange and yellow background...just stunning! Thanks for sharing at ATCAS!
ReplyDeleteLove your colorful flowers...my favorite! So pretty. Thanks for joining us at Less is More!
ReplyDeleteYour tropical flowers are so pretty, and I love how you created your silhouette, Jane! Two really beautiful cards! So happy you played along with us this week at Addicted to CAS!
ReplyDelete2 absolutely stunning cards Jane. Love the vibrant hues and blending is fabulous on your second one. It's great to see you play along at Less is More and AAA Cards with these. Thanks so much. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteTwo very arty looking cards. I did giggle about the toucan! Not just me that does things like that then! Cara x
ReplyDeleteTwo nice cards, but I love the first one the most. This makes say: wow...! Have a nice day, Ankie
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous card, love the gorgeous colours and the lovely stamps.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our Fabulous Floral challenge this week at Allsorts.
Kath
Stunning vibrant blending, beautiful silhouette card. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous creation Jane and perfect for our Fabulous Florals theme this week, many thanks for joining us at Allsorts challenge.
ReplyDeleteB x
Two fabulous cards, both very lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing over at Allsorts "Fabulous Florals" Challenge;-))m
Two one layer cards just because I am impressed-both fabulous cards love the orange strip and silhouette floral image
ReplyDeleteCarol x
loving the cards - I love OLC - the blending is stunning
ReplyDeleteStunning cards - and I particularly love the first for the LIM challenge - it looks beautifully exotic!
ReplyDeleteNot one but two fab makes and your "accidental" OLC is just glorious
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Wonderful one layer cards, Jane. I love the multi-coloured flowers and leaves, what a lovely effect, and great blending on your second.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us.
Anita x
Less is More
Pretty panel! Thanks for playing along at AAA Cards! Hugs! Justine
ReplyDeleteMy Granny duties over the past few weeks have taken their toll on my commenting time... many apologies for the late visit!
ReplyDeleteThis is above and beyond Jane... one layer indeed and what fab one layers too! Super exotic cards!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"