Saturday 16 January 2021

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! 




20 comments:

Crafting Queen said...

Two beautiful cards. Anesha

Marcia Hill said...

Two beauties for sure Jane!! Really like how you added the 2nd layer of the snowdrops to your 2nd card...great way to get a different look from your 1st card! Thanks so much for sharing with us at The Twofer Challenge!! :0)

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Such beautiful snowdrops and designs! Thanks for joining us at We Love Chocolate Baroque challenge!

Bonnie said...

This set of stamps certainly is a keeper, Jane! I love your row of dainty snowdrops on the slimline card! And the added dimension of the flower petals on the second card is a wonderful touch! Thanks so much for sharing your designs with us at The Twofer Challenge!

Fiona said...

Your cards are lovely - I love the simplicity and elegant look of those gorgeous snowdrops - thanks for sharing with us at Sweet Stampin this week.

Sue - said...

Two lovely cards Jane. I did see some snowdrops a couple of days ago when we were out for a walk. None in my garden though but I have had primroses in bloom since just before Christmas.

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous cards and love the beautiful snowdrops.Ours are through in the garden but not flowering yet
Carol x

JanR said...

Great cards! Love both the sentiments. Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon.

Karenladd said...

Hard to believe, but I've never even seen snowdrops. I do love the white with greenery, but a fresh and clean look. Both cards are gorgeous, but the dimensional one with the added flower heads really caught my eye.

Monica taylor said...

Wow, what a pretty stamp. Thanks for joining up at our very first challenge -
Monica - Taylormadecards4u

brenda said...

Two lovely Snowdrop cards Jane and the WoS pens perfect to give that shine. Our snowdrops are peeking through the ground and if this milder weather continues here it won't be long before we see their delicate heads in bloom.

Many thanks for sharing with us at We Love Chocolate Baroque challenge.

B x

oldpunca said...

Beautiful snowdrop Twofer! You've used fantastic stamp set. It really allows a lot of wonderful combinations. Friendship card is perfectly stamped and painted. So realistic as in the nature. The dimension on the birthday card is very nice. The stamp and the sentiment matches perfectly. Thank you for joining us at TCC Flowers Challenge.
Sonja

Created by Kath said...

Both cards are lovely! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges! Kath

Darnell said...

And how delicious that so many of them are featuring the unique and sweet snowdrops, the harbingers of springtime! I love your designs with them, Jane! They look brilliant and schparkly marching across your slimline card and you've achieved great dimension with them on your birthday card! The sediment circle with more snowdrops is an unexpected bonus! Thank you so much for playing in Twofer Card Challenge #34! Take care and keep safe! Hugs, Darnell

Fiona said...

lovely card, clean and fresh. I like how you have made the flowers 3D.

Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin.

Fi
x

Mervi said...

Gorgeous and delicate cards.
Thank you for sharing at Feminine theme over at We Love Chocolate Baroque Challenge;-))m

Teri Wilson said...

Sweet cards. Love the slimline one!

Debbie J said...

Lovely Cards. Thanks for sharing and joining the Taylormadecards4u challenge!

Jeanie Ellis - Scrapbookingmamaw said...

Your cards have such a lovely, simple design to them, which make them simply elegant! Beautifully done! Thank you so much for entering our Challenge at TaylorMadeCards4U this week. Good luck!
Blessings, Jeanie Ellis DT
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Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Elegant and lovely! Thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous creation with us at Sweet Stampin'. Come back and play along again soon. Hugs, Wends xoxo