Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
The rain has stopped for a few days and it feels like Spring will come!
Memory Box is asking for PURPLE this month and I'm happy to comply.
I actually did the second card first, but realized that that particular die isn't
available anymore. So I came up with plan B.
This pretty corner die was cut from watercolor paper and watercolored with
Distress Inks. The background die is also from Memory Box.
It would make a perfect shaker card, but I didn't have any suitable colors of
shakers in my stash.
I did add some splatters and pearls.
I used the Print Making technique for this card by watercoloring the lavender
on a mixed media piece and turning the flowers over and pressing down so
some of the wet ink transferred to the background.
Inspired By Challenge is asking for a quote and this is one of my favorites.
It's from a company that has since gone out of business. Sorry.
Challenges:
Memory Box Outside the Box Challenge - Pretty Purples
Inspired By Challenge #162- Quote Me
Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.
Enjoy!
Card Recipe (card 1)
Stamps: Agapanthus (TT)
Ink: Wilted Violet, Seedless Preserves, Bundled Sage, Peeled Paint (DI), Gorgeous Grape (SU)
Paper: Neenah, Watercolor (Arches Cold Press)
Other: Small Antilles Floral Left Corner Die (MB), Distressed Windham Collage Die (MB)
Card Recipe (card 2)
Stamps: Kind Words (Verve)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Paper: Watercolor (Arches Cold Press), Mixed Media (Strathmore 400 series), Neenah
Other: Long Stem Lavender Die (MB), Stitched Rectangle Die (SSS)
These are both stunning! Love the purples that you used, and the diecut on the first one is amazing! And what a lovely quote on the second...perfect for our IB challenge! Your attention to detail is always stellar!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful florals using these really pretty MB die Bonnie and I love the purple used on both. The die cut corner looks so elegant on the first and the purple ink coordinates perfectly for the sentiment, and then the lavender is lovely with the background print and love the sentiment too. Brilliant cards! x
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards Bonnie. x
ReplyDeleteStunning cards! Spring is almost here, yay!
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards, Bonnie. I really love that print making card. The background is awesome.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicate and pretty second card with a fabulous quote and I love the wispy background Bonnie x. A really beautiful Birthday card with such pretty flowers and yes Spring is on the way. We have had a real mix of weather this week Bonnie x.
ReplyDeleteSome day I'm coming to your house and have you teach me the print making technique Bonnie...you are a master at it and your 2nd card (or 1st) is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! LOVE the sentiment too! And your first card (or 2nd) is just as lovely...purple is such a gorgeous color and really makes me think Spring too! We got up to 43 degrees yesterday and the sun was shinning too, so it really felt like Spring, even though there's still a good foot or more of snow on the ground!! Hopefully it will all be gone soon!!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteTwo really lovely cards, love that background die and those splatters on the first one and your background on the second. I have been really struggling to get the hang of that print making technique xx
ReplyDeleteLove both these Bonnie! xx
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous floral cards Bonnie, love them both and must remember the trick to ink your die cuts and then use them as a stamp...love this effect...have some die cut corners like this too which reminds me they could do with a little use... thanks for the lovely inspiration, hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards, Bonnie. I love the effect of the printing with the wet die cut. xx
ReplyDeleteboth cards are gorgeous Bonnie, I always admire your water colouring of die cuts :)
ReplyDeleteoooo! Love those purple flowers! Hugs! Spring is coming!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words, beautiful flowers and gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteboth so beautiful Bonnie....love the purples.
ReplyDeleteso well done.
xx Karen
Oh Bonnie ... both absolutely gorgeous! LOve that corner die! My goodness, Mother Theresa had a wonderful way with words, did she not?
ReplyDeleteYOU have a wonderful way with purple!
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Two beautiful cards done in purples. Love the die cut corner and your pretty coloring. TFS
ReplyDeleteGlad your are getting a break from the rain. Stay safe. Hugs.
Such amazingly beautiful cards Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
Two beautiful cards, Bonnie! Especially the second one - the print making with the lavender die cut turned out perfectly and I love that sentiment.
ReplyDeleteBoth beautiful purple perfect creations. The corner die works great for a trellis on your first card. I’m always a fan of your print making backgrounds and this one is no different.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are just gorgeous, Bonnie! Love the florals as well as the die cut corner on the first one. You always do a spectacular job coloring the die cuts. Once again even before commenting I find myself shopping for your supplies!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous, Bonnie! I love 'em both
ReplyDeleteboth so lovely, Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are stunning Bonnie! I love the purple and the dark/light greens together. Your first card is so pretty with that cut out panel, I think it is beautiful/elegant just the way it is. Sometimes shaker cards are fun, but take away from the elegance of a card, this one is too elegant to be a shaker. Love the ink splatters though! Your second card is so beautiful with the technique you used, I so love that. The sentiment is beautiful and so true! A good one to have in the stamping stash! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteTwo absolutely beautiful cards! Your inspiration card with the beautiful quote is perfect in every way! Thank you for joining us!
ReplyDeleteYou know what I'll say about these purple flower cards. :-)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE them, Bonnie! Both the watrecolored flowers and the print-making ones are so pretty and delicate! The corner dies make a pretty trellis in the background (card 1), and the wispy shadows and the wonderful sentiment are in the perfect spot of the front panel (card 2).
Hideko xx
Goodness gracious these are both so incredibly gorgeous! I LOVE the quote you used on your second card, and the designs on both cards are perfectly gorgeous! Thank you for inspiring us @ IB this week!
ReplyDeleteTwo perfectly purple bloom cards. Great repeat of the colour theme with two very different approaches, equally beautiful. I do love that Mother Teresa sentiment, so well said. xx
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful purple cards. I especially like the second card, because the background you made is stunningly beautiful. This technique has become your show technique, you are the master at it
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BożenA
Two gorgeous cards, my friend! LOVE the beautiful corner die. Perfect compliment to your sweet purple flowers. And your print card is amazing. I do love this technique! I have that same die and think I've used it once and now it discontinued. I really need to use things more ... and try to keep my NBUS in check. :) Your cards are always inspiring and I LOVE both of these and you may see a CASE on my blog soon. :) Love, Loll
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed catching up with the posts I've missed, Bon! I am stopping here because I want to thank you for these gorgeous design ideas. I have a BUNCH of those corner dies (NBUS) and even similar small flower dies (NBUS) like you've used here. In my effort to USE schtuff, I really appreciate getting design help! Mwah!! Love, Dolly
ReplyDeleteJust the right amount of purple and what a lovely way to use your dies! Loving the corner combo on the first, and your printmaking technique always comes out so pretty. I need to work on that. Both gorgeous cards, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteWonderful - I think purple is now my favorite color! The second card is my very favorite - I am really liking the cards I see made with this technique and I have yet to try it. Oh woe is me!!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx