My cards for today were made on my recent craft break, with Irene and Max in York. I used Max's fabulous Kanban stamp set called Spring Garden. I've always had a thing for 'tree' stamps and this set is particularly gorgeous. So gorgeous that I've now bought my own set and thrown the 'Autumn Garden' in my basket as well for good measure!
When I was making the card I hadn't realised the set was entitled 'Spring' and I went for autumnal colours from the HOTP paper pack that Max had brought along with her. I suppose you could do either spring or autumn and to be truthful I think the images on the tree are almost snowflake like so it could probably be used at Christmas time too.
The tree and sentiment were stamped using a Brilliance ink pad and then decorated with gem stones. The sentiment was also from one of Max's fabulous sets and I'm not sure whether it was the Hero Arts set or the Waltzing Mouse one. Love it whichever it was.
This is my other tree card made in York using the same stamp. In the set this tree comes in two sizes. I used the large one for both cards, but the small version would be fabulous for using on the inner. On my black card the tree was stamped in Brilliance silver and then when dry I added extra sparkle with a Sakura Stardust pen and gems. You can never have too much bling! The Swiss Dots background adds a bit of texture and the black card also has a slightly ribbed texture.
My cards are suitable for the following challenges...
- Pollycraft - Sparkly Things
- Crazy4Challenges - Men (I think both these cards would be lovely for men)
- Secret Crafter - Anything Goes
- Cards for Men - Birthday
Thank you for looking and for the lovely comments I receive and a huge thank you to Max for taking the most scrummy craft goodies ever to York. If you're reading this Max you are a real star.
16 comments:
Great card, Ann. Thanks for joining us over at Cards for Men and good luck with the challenge.
Donna xx
Beautiful cards Anne, always nice to see a card to keep us men happy. :) Great work.
Ann both of these cards are gorgeous, the tree is stunning and very verstile.
Janette
gorgeous card Ann
and congratulations - you've won my Stampin' Up! Candy - please send me an email with your address so I can get your goodies out to you
Hugs
Victoria
x
Fabulous card and a lovely image. Thank you for joining us at Cards for Men, and good luck with the Challenge. With hugs Shirleyxxxxxxx
What brilliant cards! Gorgeous sparkle! I love the designs, so beautiful!!
Thanks so much for joining us at Pollycraft!!
Love Becky xx
What beautiful cards Ann. Such a versatile stamp and you have done wonders with it. love it. Love and huggies June xxx
I thought you couldn't get better than your first card when I came over....'till I saw the black one underneath. *Gasp* It's fabulous!
They both are, but that bottom one is something else!
Thanks for playing along with us at Cards For Men. Good luck! Viv xx
Oooooooh I do love those cards Ann. As you said, the trees can be used for any season and I think the idea of using it at Christmas would be great.
May take a look for a "tree" stamp myself although my stamping is rubbish. Treated myself to a Versafine Onyx Black stamp pad and it seems to go everywhere but the right place. My shaky hands again I expect. Back to stickaroos and Penny Blacks :-(
love and hugs
Joyce xxx
Hello Ann
Two fantastic cards, my favourite is
the Black and White one, but both are gorgeous.
luv
irene
xxxx
Gorgeous cards, Ann!! Congrats on winning Victoria's blog candy...too fun!!
Two gorgeous cards Ann. The stamp is lovely and you have used it to make two very different cards. Great stuff.
Beryl xx
Very classy :)
they are so lovely
AllisonX
JUst found your blog by chance but wanted to say FANTASTIC cards!! lovely design and just perfect stamping! Samantha :0)
Oh such gorgeous cards Ann. Love the image you've used and the colours also. Thanks for joining us this week at Pollycraft. Hugs Michele x
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