Hi crafty friends! Happy Monday! Did you have a great weekend? I hope so!! Did you enjoy the blog hop on Friday? The winners will be announced today on the Simon Says Stamp Blog so be sure to check and see if you won a prize! I had a nice weekend - very calm and peaceful. We have been having gorgeous weather and it's perfect for doing things around the house. I also got to hang out with some of my favorite friends on Saturday. And, then, like that it's Monday again! I cannot stop sharing cards that I made with the new Simon Says Stamp release that came out last Thursday. Seriously. CANNOT STOP!
So I'm back today with two more cards! This time I took the same card concept and did it two different ways. One is very quick and clean and simple, and the other one is a bit more complicated and layered. It was really fun to stamp these beautiful leaves in one of my favorite color palettes of greens and aqua. The new Tropical Leaves stamps and dies are perfectly elegant and beautiful. I already know these are going to be a staple in my studio and I will reach for them often.
First up, here is a photo of both cards together.... I used cream cardstock for a more understated and classy feeling. This would also be so pretty in white.... Both of my card bases are cream also.
Here is the quick and simple version of the card. I love the layout of having the leaves form a frame around a pretty sentiment. You can't go wrong with this concept in leaves or flowers! I got out a lot of green inks and just went to town!
And here is the more complex and layered version! The same concept, but with more color and the addition of a cardstock layer in the middle. For this version I used the dies that cut out the leaves perfectly too! I am loving that pop of bright aqua! And, because it's me, I had to add some enamel dots!! The stamp set for the sentiments is called Big Scripty Greetings and it's lovely! (Product links at the bottom of my post)
I could also see this card using greens and then a bright pink instead of aqua! What do you think? I want to have a tropical party just so I can make invitations now! Hahaha. I hope I've inspired you to create and have some fun! Until we meet again! XOXO
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Lovely cards - love the colors in them both - wonderful job!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | 06/21/2016 at 09:41 AM
Love, love, love these cards!!! The color combo you used is awesome. Thank you for the inspiration, as always.
Posted by: Brenda Lee | 06/20/2016 at 04:58 PM
That aqua is stunning next to the greens!
Posted by: Lor | 06/20/2016 at 10:26 AM
Very pretty and yes, very inspired. Love these colours.
Posted by: Teresa Doyle | 06/20/2016 at 09:43 AM
Two absolutely gorgeous cards Wanda!
Posted by: Celeste Goff | 06/20/2016 at 05:08 AM
I really - really - love your cards today, Wanda! I've got my eye on this stamp set, and may finally break down and buy it after seeing these 2 lovely creations!
Posted by: Susi Kelly | 06/20/2016 at 04:38 AM
Your cards are elegant and classy! The colors are lovely together! I love pink and I think that would be gorgeous too.
Posted by: Tee Hall | 06/20/2016 at 04:33 AM
Hi Wanda, great cards! I love both colors, it has a different feel. They remind me of being on vacation in the islands and the pretty wall paper in that hotel and m staying on that vacation. Now I just have to go on that vacation, lol! Thanks for always sharing and inspiring.
Posted by: Lisaerica | 06/20/2016 at 04:19 AM
Both cards are gorgeous..but for me the second one with the aqua I love the best!
you know I love aqua....
Great idea to show 2 ways....!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 06/20/2016 at 01:40 AM