30 March 2021

Floribunda

Hi Everyone, I saw this stamp and as I had a birthday "offer" from the company, I decided to get it. OH! I am so pleased I did, it will be suitable for so many occasions and is wonderful to use. It set my mojo going I can tell you.

Anyhow, I decided to ink up some watercolour card, then stencil over it in the same colours, it was just a case of stamp, emboss and enjoy, I looked closer and thought those flowers should stand out more, so I took some water and went over the roses sponging up the excess water and the colour at the same time. I love that it hasn't taken all the water and some colour has been left on the card. I just need to add a sentiment when I need a card. I'm thrilled with it, especially using different ways (for me) to add and take away colour.

stamp - Floribunda Net, Chocolate Baroque
inks - Distress Oxides, Worn Lipstick, Kitsch Flamingo, Shaded Lilac
stencil - Flourishes, Imagination Crafts
embossing powder - Dovecraft Clear


this is it in closeup

After I had finished the first card I had to do another and if dinner hadn't been due, I would have done more too, still there is plenty of time now. 
This is so different from the first, I stamped and embossed onto plain watercolour card, then coloured the roses with Pixie Powder, the sheen is just gorgeous, added it to a gold mirror card layer, voila finished! It seemed a cheats way of making a card, it was so quick. Again, I'll add a sentiment when I know what I will use it for.
stamp - same as above
Pixie Powder - Rich Gold, Cosmic Shimmer
mirror card - The Range
embossing powder - Altenew Antique Gold

showing the sheen in closeup 

 

20 comments:

Janette said...

Its brilliant when you get excited with a new stamp, this is stunning, I just love this image so much and the cards are really gorgeous Faith.xx

cotnob said...

Two beautiful cards Faith, such a wonderful stamp, I can see why you decided to get it.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Faith, it's a beautiful image and one I have myself. Your cards are gorgeous, such lovely colours and I do love the stenciled background on your first card, Kate x

Carol L said...

That's a gorgeous stamp and I love how you used it on both cards, but the pink is my favorite! The soft background looks stunning, and I love the gold & mirror card trim on the yellow version!

Colette said...

Wow Faith, these are stunning, I especially like the pink/purple one, so elegant. I am loving all your makes at the moment. Are you still getting on with your light box? I have one of the collapsible ones that is white with the removable coloured backgrounds. I always forget to set it up though! Take care, Colette xxx

Beebeebabs said...

Love your cards - they are absolutely beautiful

Chana Malkah said...

Two awesome cards, Faith! I can't pick a favorite because they are both lovely and beautifully executed!
Hugz,
Chana

crafty-stamper said...

Both gorgeous cards love the stencilled background and your embossed image on the second one
Carol x

Maria said...

Oh, how lovely are your cards with the floral image, so pretty!! Beautiful stenciled background and love the beautiful gold, too!! Well done, Faith!!

Sue said...

Gorgeous cards Faith love the stencilled background and the gold is beautiful hugs Sue x

LeslieT said...

Beautiful cards! Love that image!

Mac Mable said...

Great technique on the first beautiful card and what fabulous shimmer on the second. Both cards are wonderful Faith x.

Shirley Young said...

Two stunning cards Faith and the the stamp is beautiful. Great techniques and the pixie powder effect looks lovely xx

Shona Erlenborn said...

That is a gorgeous stamp, Faith and you have showcased it beautifully on these cards. Thanks for the technique reminder!

Vicky Hayes said...

These are both just wonderful Faith! There's nothing like a floral stamp to get the creativity going is there - who doesn't love flowers?! Vicky x

Pat K said...

Two gorgeous cards Faith. Great backgrounds and design. Your new stamp is a keeper for sure. xx

Rosemary said...

lovely set of cards, faith... that stamp is so pretty!

Aimeslee Winans said...

Hi there, Faith. I love how excited you are with revved-up mojo to boot, very fortuitous buying that lovely stamp! The cards are stunners, such a great way to make a card. I sorely need to adopt the "cheater" cards, lol. xoxo

Linby said...

Two beautiful cards with this gorgeous CB stamp, your embossing is just exquisite.

Sally H said...

Two wonderful cards, Faith! I love them both