Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
I think I'm on the right week now!
After being cornfused last week about which week we were on with
Darnell's I.D.E.A.S, I pulled out another NBUS stencil to
color a pressed design.
The Betterpress Cosmos Backdrop plate is NBUS too and I pressed it a couple of
different ways. This first card was a second pull and evidently there was no ink
left on the plate. It left a nice debossed image though and I was able to line the
stencils up easily. There are 5 stencils with this set. I used the same ink for both
layers of the petals and leaves.
After stenciling, I tore a piece of vellum to place the die cut beautiful and
heat embossed you.
I had also pressed it trying Versafine Clair Morning Mist ink.
I started out with yellow flowers and wasn't happy with the colors.
So I went over them with Distress Marmalade. Didn't like that either.
Out came the Stampin' Up Tangerine Tango and Old Olive.
Good enough though not great.
This new die set was handy for covering up most of it.
Thanks again, Darnell for inspiring me to get out those stencils.
Challenges:
Just Us Girls #724 - ATG Stencil
Stencil Fun - Use stencils with option of Spring Flowers
Card Recipe (card 1)
Stamps: Betterpress Cosmos Backdrop (Spl)
Ink: Spun Sugar, Saltwater Taffy, Mustard Seed, Bundled Sage (DI), Encore Gold
Paper: Betterpress Porcelain, Gold Foil, Vellum, Black, Neenah Solar White
Other: Yana's Wonderful Scripted Sentiments Die (Spl), Gold EP
Card Recipe (card 2)
Stamps: Betterpress Cosmos Backdrop ((Spl), Brushed Calligraphy (Inky Antics)
Ink: Versafine Clair Morning Mist, Memento Tuxedo Black, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive
Paper: Betterpress Porcelain, Tangerine Tango, Neenah Solar White
Other: Mirrored Arch Labels Dies (Spl)
Enjoy!
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I think they are both great and I love the orange color of the blooms on the second card. The first card is so soft and pretty.
ReplyDeleteFirst card is really quite lovely - the second card is a WOW card. I didn't expect the orange. I don't know what in the heck this Betterpress is but I see that you are having a lot of fun with this system. You post almost every day with a new card. Now that's a lot of cards!!
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I love the orange one, I am sorry that you are not happy with it, but adding that lovely sentiment was a great idea. The first one has such a soft dreamy feel to it. I love the gold sentiment on the vellum. It works so well, but doesn't detract from the lovely background xx
ReplyDeleteThey are both gorgeous, even if you're not happy with one? x
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are lovely, Bonnie. So clever to use the stencil on the pressed piece.
ReplyDeleteI love where you landed with these gorgeous 'burnt orange' blooms! I also will be trying it for 'blind pressing' SO pretty!
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I love your cosmos both ways and you must have been very clever in covering up the second card because I see nothing but warm colorful beauty there. The first card with no ink outline opens up a whole new range of possibility with the press plates and stencils. I keep looking and trying to believe it's the same press plate. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBoth are great, even though you weren't that keen on the second one. But you did a great job covering up a lot of it with the die. On the first one, I love the soft colours and the sentiment on the vellum.
ReplyDeleteWow these are beautiful! Love both the light and dark colors. Bravo, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Beautiful! I love the soft, ethereal work on the first card and the bold, striking colors on the second one. You make me want to go out and get one of these. These are both just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteTwo fantastic cards and at first I was sure you used two different sets. I especially like the first card with its delicate colors.
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Both cards are so pretty, Bonnie! Nice job of making it work when things didn't go as planned!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference the outline makes, Bonnie. Both cards are terrific and they each have their own with feel.
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards using this Cosmos Backdrop plate Bonnie, and I love the soft pink of the flowers on the first and the orange you ended up with does look wonderful, and it is finished beautifuilly with the lovely large sentiment plate. x
ReplyDeleteThese are both so gorgeous, Bonie, and soooo different. I just love that. They both speak to me beautifully. Thank you for sharing both of these beauties with us at Just Us Girls.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are beautiful Bonnie, and that press plate is so pretty I don't think you can go wrong with any color you choose...it will always turn out BEAUTIFUL! I love the look of the first one too with no outline and just the stenciling...it sure softens up the image! Lovely, lovely cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards, I love the effect with the first one- it's a type of no line stenciling :)
ReplyDeleteIt is beyond me as to why you wouldn't think these are good considering they are GORGEOUS! Love the colors, the plates and definitely the sentiment die on the second card pulled me right in -- love the layering of the sizes!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Bon! Thank you for playing with me and for always inspiring me, in turn! You carried on and created two brilliant stencil designs! Great job using NBUS, too! Hugs, Dolly 📌
ReplyDeleteBonnie, you may not be impressed with your second card, but I think it is beautiful - for what my opinion is worth :)
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Maxine
Beautiful, beautiful floral cards!!
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Diane SF Co-Owner
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Bonnie, pretty cards and your techniques are great. You will see a card soon (waiting for the challenge to go live) I made using this set. What great results you got and thanks for sharing it here with us at Just Us Girls!!!
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards with the same stencil set, Bonnie. I love how different they look depending on the colours you've used. And it's cool that your betterpress can be used without ink too! Bonus! xx
ReplyDeleteYou really are having fun with your betterpress Bonnie! Love the cosmos design and the two very different looks you got with it. The orange colour flowers you ended up with on the second card are beautiful and I love the ethereal look of the first. Vicky x
ReplyDeleteI love both your betterpress cards, Bonnie:-) TFS your techniques, dear friend:-) Love and Big Hugs:-) Nancy
ReplyDeleteTwo different looks, but both look great. Love the softness of the first card.
ReplyDeleteOh My Stars! These are both absolutely beautiful!!! YOU GO GIRL!!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our STENCIL FUN challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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WOW! Two versions of the same set of templates, but different cards. I especially love the first card!
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WOW! Two versions of the same set of templates, but different cards. I especially love the first card!
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