Hello Stamplings!
How are you? I hope you are enjoying weather that finally allows you to be outside in comfort!
I'm fortunate to be having my long-time friend Cheryl visiting this week from Colorado, so this will be a quickie, but I wanted to keep up with my I.D.E.A.S. schedule. This week is D = dies.
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I really like this art-deco NBUS die from Altenew called, "Streamlined Sprig." It's very versatile when it comes to options for cutting both the outline and the inner petals. This time, I used a charcoal gray for the outline and a smooched and schplattered panel the lads made using Lindy Magicals.
I decided to use the same charcoal gray paper for the card base, an aqua mat, and a splattered creamy background panel. Something about the art-deco flowers made me want to whacky-wonk the panels on the card base before attaching the flowers and the stacked NBUS sediment from the Memory Box set called, "Cheerful Floral." I'm sorry if I gave you vertigo.
Twofer
Like the die in my first card, it's easy to see how versatile this die is and how much fun it will be trying different design options with inks and pp!
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Enjoy your week! No, seriously, enjoy! LITS!*
Enjoy your week! No, seriously, enjoy! LITS!*
As always, thank you for coming by to visit the Playhouse and
special thanks to you if you take the time to join as a follower!
We are off to wander downtown.
special thanks to you if you take the time to join as a follower!
We are off to wander downtown.
*Life is too short!
Challenges
Cut It Up: Thinking of You
Krafty Chicks: Christmas
Let's Craft and Create: AG + Grey and one other color
Love Those Pretty Papers: AG (no option)
Snippets Playground: A/G using snippets
An exquisite pair of cards Darnell - love the Art Deco floral die cut - and great to see the 'boys' have mastered the art of schplatter - this is a stunning example!! Loving the wonky layers - and no, I have not been indulging in anything stronger than coffee.
ReplyDeleteThe ornament card is very pretty - the patterned paper behind the die gives a real sense of movement
Blessings
Maxine
Your cards are fantastic and the dies on both cards are quite lovely. Great color choices on both cards. Enjoy your time with Cheryl and have a great week ahead!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards Darnell. I am particularly drawn to the bauble, what a beautiful die and your card is so pretty in its pastel colours.Enjoy your time with Cheryl.xx
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you two are having a lovely visit! Your cards are wonderful, Darnell!
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards as always - enjoy your wandering downtown 😊
ReplyDeleteWhat a good way to start the week--two inspirational cards! I'm pretty sure that Altenew die is in my NBUS. I'll try to put it to use this week for your Die Cuts theme. I love the ornament die which I've never seen before, and agree it's a very versatile die. Looking forward to seeing your variations on this first (very lovely!) card.
ReplyDeleteTwo very different looks with dies, Darnell - love them both! Thanks for the inspiration with dies!! Have fun with Cheryl & enjoy the rest of your summer!!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards using die-cuts, Dolly! Your art deco flowers are BEAUTIFUL ... and pair perfectly with the wonky layers! :) Love the colours too! Gorgeous Christmas bauble using patterned paper. The soft colours are so delicate and pretty! Enjoy your visit with Cheryl!! Love, Lolly
ReplyDeleteHope you and your visitor are having a grand time together. Love the color combo of your first card, and the ornament card is magical with the swirly color below the cover plate. Stay cool!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards, Darnell!
ReplyDeleteAnd I think both dies are super, so easy to
vary the look, and to keep it CAS!
Enjoy your time with your friend!
The first card is great, but the second one is very amazing - I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you will have a fabulous week! Both cards are beautiful Darnell!
ReplyDeleteD, you sure can make a gorgeous Christmas card while hammered - wait. that's not right. Two really pretty die-cut cards!
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Both cards have wonderful dies that are indeed versatile, Darnell. I look forward to seeing what else you do with them.
ReplyDeleteLove that you're enjoying time with your friend but can still sneak in a card or two...cards can be quick when you just use dies... and your two card Darnell are just perfect - with apertures showing off some background papers. Have a fab week, hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards, Darnell! Love the ornament. Enjoy your visit with Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteSuper cards today. I love them both! I hope you have oodles of fun with your friend, Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards -- love whacky wonk, even if it does cause a little tipsy attitude! I love the look of that stem. And the second is fun, the coverplate is very pretty, Darnell.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Have fun with Cheryl, just don't whacky wonk her due to that pesky bee on her shirt!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to have a longtime friend stay with you.
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards. The Art Deco flower die is lovely and the pretty in pink delicate Christmas bauble card is divine. Thanks for entering the bauble card into the Snippets Playground. See you at the paddling pool later, cocktail in hand! xxx
Both cards are simply beautiful, Darnell xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card made with that awesome and fun die, oh yes, I can see it used with many different patterned papers! Both cards are fabulous!! Hope you had a great time with your friend visiting!!
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I love these outline dies that give a wonderful contrast to the design! The charcoal makes the schplatters and smoosh piece show up beautifully! And that ornament! Wow! Love the dimension and the colors! Enjoy your visitor! (I know you will.)
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so lovely with beautiful colors and die cuts! Loving the splatters and off set panels on the floral. So happy you shared with us at Cut It Up! Katrina
ReplyDeleteOhh, I love your pink ornament card!
ReplyDeleteI really like the wonky mats on the first card. I like the look but have never done it myself, I don't think< too much of a neat freak! Your ornament card is gorgeous. I shall look forward to seeing many more examples. enjoy your visitor xx
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the frame around the ornament, nicely done, great color and thanks again for playing our challenge at Krafty Chicks Challenge. Cheers, Leanne DT Member/KCC
ReplyDeleteTwo great die cut cards, Darnell. I love the patterned paper behind the pretty ornament. And your splattering and wonky layering is perfect for the Art Deco flower.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous creations Darnell!!! You didn't give me vertigo, but you made me laugh ;) with that comment. I'm glad I wasn't sipping my tea at the moment...
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards Darnell. I love the Gina K cover plate and your colour combo is beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us at Krafty Chicks this week. Hugs, Denise x
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards , they are cute with a great design
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Beautiful cards Darnell and the dies are stunning lovely layout too x
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous card Darnell - both of them. Ha, you enabled me to buy that wonderful Altenew Art Deco Flower die already, so soon! And as for your bauble card - oh wow, it;s stunning! Always a delight to see you in the Snippets Playground. I owe you an email - will send it asap!
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Di xx
A beautiful Altenew die cut flower Darnell and with lots of wonderful added splatters on the flower petals and leaves done brilliantly by your two little helpers, and what a pretty aqua mat beneath. The bauble is gorgeous and the colours are so pretty, and love the layers finishing with the stitched die as the base layer..so elegant! I do have a late entry for this weeks I.D.E.A.S. too. Hope you have had a fun week with your friend Cheryl from Colorado. x
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