Cosmos in Teal

 The Altenew die system with keyholes in the images is so smart! Each die cut image (for the flowers) has a specific keyhole design at the base to assist with alignment. 

I die cut all the pieces in white and inked the branches. The flowers were assembled and then lightly inked around the bases and the top piece was inked with a much darker shade of teal. The background was inked around the edges, splattered with white paint and the flowers and branches were assembled on top. I added a stamped sentiment with thin foam tape and used clear Stickles in the centres of the flowers. 

Enjoy, 

Alyson

I Be-leaf in You

 This cute card was made for an online challenge with a plant focus. 

I die cut the pots and plants from three shades each of grey and green. I inked the images and stamped some details on to the pots. The outside of the arch was lightly inked with blue ink and I arranged the plants on shelves. 

The sentiment was stamped in various shades of green and added at the bottom. 

Enjoy, 

Alyson

Raised Panel Card

This card style has been all over social media in the last few weeks. It's not at all difficult to make - just a matter of finding the correct measurements to make sure the panels are even.  

I chose a daisy scene paper and cut the panels the same width. I laid them out on the back mat to make sure the sizing was correct and adhered every second panel with foam tape. The sentiment was stamped and die cut with an oval die. I lightly blended brown ink over the sentiment as white was a bit too stark on the finished card. Some gold metallic thread was added under the sentiment and I placed three gold gems around that piece.

Enjoy, 

Alyson

CD 701 - Arch Frame Card

Welcome to Colour Dare Challenge 701!

The colour grid is below.

I stamped, coloured and die cut three floral pieces. The arch frame was die cut from silver foil and I stamped the arch sentiment on the light blue cardstock and I inked the edges of the paper as well. I inked a piece of white cardstock with the same colour of ink as the flowers (it turned out lighter) and splattered that piece with water. The smaller arch was die cut from the front and I turned the card into a shaker. I used silver Stickles for the centres of the flowers and a black pen to draw tiny dots around some of the flowers. 

Come and join us at Colour Dare and show us how you interpret this challenge. 

You have two weeks to link up your project. 

We can't wait to see what you create!

Enjoy, 

Alyson

Sunflower Arch Birthday Card

 These cards are based on one I saw on Facebook. The arches are layered on a Z-folded card base. 

This is the second card that I made - I like the colours and images better than the original one shown below. 

I used washi tape images from Pinkfresh Studio to decorate the card and added a few butterflies around the images as well. 

This was my original card... not overly happy with the orange poppies but it was a first attempt, right? 

I chose an orange and turquoise colour scheme. The flowers and leaves were all stamped (layering stamps) and die cut. Each of the arch panels was embossed with a floral embossing folder. The flowers were arranged on each panel and I added some die cut bows and gold gems as well. The sentiment was placed on the front and there is a panel on the back to write a message.  The folded card fits into a standard A2 envelope. 

Enjoy, 

Alyson

Sunflower Mice Card Set

 These adorable mouse images were part of a kit from the recent Crop and Create event. I stamped, coloured and die cut the mice and bees and adhered them to card fronts that were ink blended and splattered with water. The sentiments were stamped at the side of each image. There is a set of 8 cards and I made two extra cards just for me! 

Enjoy, 

Alyson

Happy Bird-Day Card and Trio of Sunflowers

 These cards are from the 30 Minute Card Making Stash Dash - two weeks of that challenge. 

The parameters for the first card were as follows: Type of Card: fun fold, Colours: crafter's choice, Embellishment: animal, Technique: painting and Occasion: crafter's choice. 

Painting is not my thing... I used two shimmer brushes, mixed the colours with water and painted across the front panel in two colours. The bird was stamped, coloured and die cut and I added a sentiment underneath. Inside the card, there is a second sentiment and a place for a message. I added some clear gems on the front as well. 

The parameters for the second card were as follows: 

Type of Card: shaped card, Colour: orange, Embellishment: ribbon or twine, Technique: stencilling and Occasion: crafter's choice. 

I die cut three arches and stencilled the top one with grass and clouds. The fence and sunflowers were stamped, coloured and die cut. I arranged them on the front and brushed the centres of the flowers with a gold shimmer brush. I added a stamped sentiment and orange twine to the front. 

Enjoy, 

Alyson

Vellum Gatefold Card

 This pretty card was inspired by one made by Jennifer McGuire for the Crop and Create card event. 

The base was created from two octagon die cuts that were cut down the centre with a piece of vellum sandwiched between them. The floral image was stamped, stencilled and die cut and the sentiment was placed on top. That piece was adhered to a small flap on one side of the gatefold so it turns over to the front when the card is displayed. 

Inside the card, there is a second panel that was ink blended, stamped in the same colours and I added a small sentiment that is hidden when the card is closed. That inside panel can be lifted to write a message inside. 

Enjoy,

Alyson

AH 678 - Sweet Friend

Welcome to Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 678!

The sketch is shown below. 

I really liked this sketch so I used it the way it was presented. I embossed a piece of white cardstock and cut it into panels to continue to pattern across the card. The flower and leaves were die cut from white cardstock and inked. I stamped a small sentiment and added it to a blue panel with silver foil paper threaded through it. The flower and a bow were added - I didn't use any embellishments on this card. 

Come and join us at Atlantic Hearts and show us how you interpret this sketch. 

You have until Sunday evening to link up your project. 

We can't wait to see what you create!

Enjoy, 

Alyson

Dogwood Thinking of You

 I found a card like this on social media and decided to try it out. 

The wood slats were embossed and cut into six pieces. I arranged them on a white card base. The dogwood image was die cut, lightly inked and assembled and the sentiment was added at the bottom. Easy, but so pretty!

Enjoy, 

Alyson