Today I have a quick post for a challenge that I did not want to miss. The challenge is to use grasshopper green at this months let's squash it and since green is my favourite colour I felt I should join in.
The star of the show is the embossing folder, I took a piece of lime green cardstock and embossed it after inking the folder with crushed olive distress oxide, that really made the design pop out. I trimmed the embossed panel and mounted it on a stitched rectangle cut from the same card.
The happy die (only 75pence) was cut twice from the same card as the cardbase, which is a paler green on the inside, and stacked to give the shadow. The 'day' was cut from a birthday die (not new). Don't you love Lily of the Valley? I do and they smell wonderful, so I was very pleased to find this die at a bargain price too. I coloured it with alcohol markers and used the negative from the die cut to stencil the insert and the envelope and the card was done. No stamping to be seen.
Also sharing at:
NBUS #35: Embossing folder, lily of the valley and happy die all NBUS
Can you handle the pressure: Think Spring - I hope my card reflects the lovely fresh greens experienced in Spring.
Supplies:
cardstock: Cardbase, Hunky Dory adorable scorable; pale green card from stash
Ink: Distress Oxide crushed olive
Dies: Creative Expressions, finishing touches, lily of the valley: mini expressions, happy
Embossing Folder: Creative Expressions ziz zag squares
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
23 comments:
Definitely worthy purchases, if you can make such a beautiful card out of them! I love the look of the zig-zig using little squares - so cute! Green is such a calming color, and you've creation reflects that. :)
And you won't believe I made a card using the exact same technique today and used an old embossing folder as well! - its gonna come up a couple of days later, though :)
Oh Hilary this is just BEAUTIFUL! I'm so glad you've come to share with us and yes your card screams Springtime! Remember you don't HAVE to follow the twist but in this case I'm sure glad you did ... awesome inspiration! Thanks so much for playing in our challenge at Can You Handle The Pressure … we appreciate your support and hope to see you again next challenge!
Darlene
CAN YOU HANDLE THE PRESSURE
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Green is my favourite colour too! Lovely card, Hilary. Kisses!
Fabulous finds, Hilary and you've combined them to make a beautiful card. Well done.
Beautiful card and lily of the valley-we have a small side garden on the front and its full of lily of the valley,love the fabulous embossing folder and shades of green
Carol x
Hi Hilary,
The green card (LOL) is a beautiful one. And oh yes, I love Lily of the Valley. My mum have had them in her Bridal bouquet.
Wow Hilary, your card is very impressive!! Love the fabulous EF you used and the Crushed Olive choice is just perfect to add brightness, as well the white flowers of the lilies of the valley! Here in my zone these flowers don't grow well, we never have snow and it’s too hot for them. But love their elegance and sweetness!
Hugs
Full of Springtime Hilary. Lily of the Valley always reminds me of my Gran's cottage, she used to have patches of it everywhere, yet these days you rarely see it.
B x
Lovely embossing and design full of gorgeous colours. Thanks for entering into our current challenge and good luck in the draw. [aNNie Proud designer for Can You Handle The Pressure
I love lilies of the valley and here in the forest they grow in large numbers and they have already conquered my garden. Every year I pick a bouquet and enjoy the delicate scent in the house. Your card is beautifully made and a nice anticipation of the time of the lily of the valley.
wow, such a beautiful design, everything is perfect.
I adore Lillies of the Valley! and this darling card! Well, done you bargain shopper girl after my own heart!
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Beautiful Spring card!! Thank you for joining our challenge at Can You Handle The Pressure!
Diane CYHTP DT {Nellies Nest}
{Can You Handle The Pressure}
Fabulous work. It looks so lovely even though I was put off for life myself by a green school uniform!
Hilary, you're a woman after my own heart with the bargain shopping! It matters not to me if an item is older because by the time I pull it out of my NBUS basket it's probably retired anyway, sheesh. You're much better about that than I am. What beautiful finds here and so expertly dressed up and combined! Love the different shades of green and the cheerful Lily of the Valley. You did such a good job with the inking of the embossing folder, too. Must try that with DOX inks as others haven't worked well for me yet. As always, you've inspired me!
Who doesn’t love a good bargain and you have picked some great products. Gorgeous card and I love your use of geometric embossing folder on this card. Thank you for sharing with us at NBUS.
Prudence
NBUS February Guest Designer
Wow! These lily of the valley look fresh picked from the garden! You made a good haul and good prices too!
Always great to get a bargain Hilary and what a striking and vibrant card. I love your Lily of The Valley and your dimension from the fabulous embossing folder x.
I love this so much! So pretty, Jo x
Beautiful greens & such an interesting embossing folder! Great card, Hilary!
Oh my, what a beauty! I adore the embossing folder and the tone on tone greens works perfectly. The Lilly of the valley die is a stunner. Such a beautiful classy spring creation.
Marie
Sweet, eye-catching and completely beautiful greeting, dear Hilary. From the inked embossing folder to those lifelike little white blooms, there is not a single millimetre of this fantastic card that I do not adore (and find inspiring, too!).
Autumn Zenith 🧡 Witchcrafted Life
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