Today I am pleased to say that I have an entry for this months Twofer Challenge where the theme is flowers, although it is more by coincidence than design.
I needed a special birthday card for my youngest daughter who will be 40 next week (it is so weird even writing that) so I decided to use some new dies that I bought recently, mainly because they were reduced and I thought I would try them. They are Crafters Companion double sided dies and as they were reduced I thought it was worth a try, mind you, I had to then buy some special plates to use them with my gemini junior.
Anyway, I have decided that I really like them and that one lent itself very well to a box card which I thought would be good for a special birthday. Plus, I haven't made a box card for a long time. Then I saw the Twofer theme this month and thought it would be easy to produce a second card while I was about it.
I therefore have a birthday box card and a thank you card to share.
I started both cards by smooching distress oxide ink onto water colour paper, one green and one coloured. Each die set contains two dies that are double sided so that is four cuts, the vase and stems are on one and the flowers on the other. An added bonus is that they cut really well first time every time - always a relief.
I used my green smooched card for the stems on one side and purple card for the vase on the other. I did enjoy arranging all the flowers onto the stems and as you get 2 of each of the daisy shaped flowers I glued them together to make a fuller flower.
I mounted my vase of flowers on green card that I added interest to with stencils and distress ink before I cut it with a stitched frame die. The sentiment is heat embossed in white.
I was cross with myself for ordering more craft supplies right after Christmas but I am quite pleased with these dies so I think they will get well used. I hope you like the results and that my daughter will be happy with her special card.
I am also sharing my thank you card at Happy Little Stampers Anything goes with dies January challenge.
Supplies:
Cardstock: Dayler Rowney watercolour paper; Adorable Scorable coated card, adorable scorable matt tastic card
Ink: Distress Oxide, various colours
Stamps: By Uniko
Dies: Gemini by Crafters Companion floral Delights and Pretty Posy; small numbers by docrafts; larger number by Concord & Ninth; Happy Birthday by Tonic Studios
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
20 comments:
Oh my gosh Hilary, that box card is such fun and she'll love all those blooms. Your smooshed card is so pretty with the variations of the lavender color.
Very lovely, very special (pop up box) birthday card for your daughter! I'm fairly certain this sweet card will be a treasure for her, and that she'll love it! Gorgeous colors and a wonderful design. I do like your thank you card as well. Purple is my daughter's favorite color, and when I saw this I thought how much she'd like it too! So very pretty and delicate. Glad those dies are "keepers!" (I did a little post Christmas craft shopping this week too!)Thank you so much for joining us at The Twofer Challenge. Stay safe. Bev
Wow ...what an amazing pop up box Hilary for your daughter. Your daughter is going to love it. Lots of hard work and what a thoughtful card x. Love the colour combination too, on your beautiful Thank You card.
Oh my gosh ... I LOVE your very special box birthday card for your daughter. It's amazing!! The flowers are beautiful and always great to get a good buy and then they turn out even better than you thought they would. I do love box cards as they are so special. Your daughter is going to be thrilled with this card. Your thank you card is beautiful with the purple and green combination. The flowers are gorgeous and look textured with the way the ink flowed. Great work Hilary!! xx
Hi Hilary,
I love boxcards or cards in a box.. and yours is stunning! All the flowers, it's just a party. All the details in your description and when I saw them, really WOW!
Your thank yoy card is very different, great use of the flowers there.
It's perfect for the twofer challenge I think.
And congrats with a youngest of 40! I can imagine that you hardly can believe it...
Have a nice sunday, with snow?. Here it's raining and I think the snow will be away when I will wake up later this day after my nightshift.
Wow...Fabulous Box card flower bouquet, Hilary. Your daughter is going to Treasure her very special card! Love your pretty flower bouquet die cut card too and your color combo for both cards. TFS your details too. Love and Hugs..Nancy
The die cuts are absolutely gorgeous, Hilary! I love how you've created them, absolutely love them! The smooching technique looks really great on those die cuts! Your daughter's gonna love it!
What a great pop up box for your daughter. She will treasure this. I love the vase of flowers too. I think your purchase was well worth it and will be used over and over.
Both gorgeous cards but really love the pop-up box card and your new dies
Carol x
I'm sure your daughter will be delighted with her special box card, Hilary! It's fantastic with all those pretty blooms popping out of the box! Your thank you card is very pretty with the bright colors! Good purchasing, my friend! Thanks for sharing with us at The Twofer Challenge!
Wow, two amazing cards, I'm sure your daughter will love the pop up box- that looks like a lot of work :)
I know just what you mean Hilary, some of mine have passed that landmark and you have to pinch yourself and wonder how that can be. We had two 'batches' so some are lagging behind.
What beautiful creations and I am sure your Daughter loved her rather special creation. I keep promising myself to make a pop up box as they are such fun.
B x
Oh the flowers are beautiful. I really like how you designed them and then arranged them on your cards!!
Well, I think you know by now that I don't have any trouble finding words, but, seriously, Hilary, the usual adjectives just seem unworthy of your two designs! The dimension and the coloring and all the many, many magnificent details on both designs are eye candy ... which I am enjoying a lot as I scroll up and down and back to take it all in! Happy 40th to your daughter! She will cherish her box card! Having a son who is 43, I know how weird you feel, considering at most you feel like you are still 40! Thank you so much for playing in Twofer Card Challenge #34! Take care and keep safe! (I'm intrigued by double-sided dies! Have I been under a rock?!) Hugs, Darnell
Wow--2 wonderful cards, Hilary! I've never made a box card, but they are indeed special & yours is gorgeous! I'm sure your daughter will treasure it! Love the thank you card with the beautiful flowers & fun vase! Never heard of dies like that, but sounds interesting. Always good to be happy with a purchase!
Oh my, Hilary ... what a wonderful keepsake card you created for your daughter's 40th ... it's so detailed, dimensional and special ... it's sure to be treasured! Your thank you card is delicate and pretty ... the splattery colour on the blooms adds such lovely texture to the flowers! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Twofer! Anita :)
Oh, my gosh, your two designs couldn't be more different! This is an amazing submission, Hilary! I've never made a box card, but I think they're the coolest thing. Beautiful background on your flower card. I know what you mean about being cross with yourself... I haven't shopped since Nov 1, but have received gifts. So much NBUS! I know your daughter LOVED her birthday card!
Fabulous twofer, Hilary - just love them both but that box card looks amazing!! Just like a garden!! Congrats on Honorable Mention at Twofer!!
Many congratulations Hilary with the shout out, with these two amazing creations over at Twofer. So well deserved and absolutely stunning x.
Both cards are gorgeous! Many happy returns to your daughter! Great to see you in the HLS gallery. Hope you will join us this month too! Nandini, DT
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