Snowdrops

 At this time of year I always look out for the first snowdrops, the first sign that spring is on the way, and that reminds me to lift out this Creative Expressions stamp set that I've had for a good few years. 

My first card is a skinny card, with the main snowdrop image stamped repeatedly across it. I coloured the snowdrops the same way on both cards - after all, I've never seen a snowdrop that wasn't white - using green and clear Wink of Stella pens. 

The stamp set helpfully provides a selection of sentiments, so I  chose one that would work well as either a thank you or a friendship card. 

I am sharing this with 

Sweet Stampin' - Thank you 

Little Red Wagon - Friendship 

Taylormade Cards 4 U  ( the first challenge!) - Anything goes/Friendship 

My second card uses the snowdrop stamp again, this time with the addition of a second layer of flower heads for dimension. The stamps for the extra heads are included in the set so you don't need to waste ink and card stamping the whole thing twice. 

I added the circle stamp from the set, which has a gap in the pattern perfectly sized to insert any of the sentiment stamps. This is SUCH a well thought out set of stamps, is it any wonder I return to it again and again, so perfect for winter birthdays which, of course, this is designed for. 

I am sharing this with 

Watercooler Wednesday - All about Occasions 

We Love Chocolate Baroque - Feminine 

And finally, well, I reckon you knew from the outset where i was heading with this post didn't you? Two cards with different layouts and made for two different occasions but featuring the same stamp - yes, of course this month's theme at the Twofer Card Challenge is FLOWERS.  And there's a positive plethora of them here!