Hello
When I saw the current challenge over at Double D, I knew I had to join in. The challenge is called going green and anyone who knows me, knows that green is my favourite colour and, as luck would have it, I have a card that fits the bill perfectly.
With some Christmas money I bought 3 of these flower press plates by Spellbinders and this card is the result of my first play with them. Of course I foiled it. I did do some pressings too, but I will share those another time.
This is such a simple card, but I am very pleased with it. Mainly because it foiled perfectly and has a lovely shine. I used the plate like a stamp to place the image on the insert and it worked well. I do love snowdrops and am still enjoying the display in my garden, although they are just starting to go over now. The daffodils are taking their place.
I also bought the lily of the valley, but unfortunately this time the foiling wasn't perfect, so I took a green spectrum noir metallic pen and coloured over the patchy foiling. I also used the metallic green pen to colour one of the matts. I think it worked. What do you think?
I bought the daffodil plate too, so watch this space. I hope I will get round to sharing that soon.
I am sharing the first card at:
NBUS #72 - This was the first outing for both these plates. My second entry this month.
Simply clean and simple - shades of green
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
2 beautiful cards Hilary. Very stylish monochrome colour scheme, and beautiful florals. The snowdrops are just gorgeous. I know this is probably silly, but I see press plates online but don’t really understand what they are! I think I’ll have to look up some info about them … xx
ReplyDeleteYour work is always pristine! Both cards are nicely crafted. I am in love with Lilly of the Valley!
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Chana Malkah,
NBUS #24, 28
Hilary these are two exquisite cards. Beautiful foiling and such elegant designs
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Maxine
Absolutly stunning they are such elegant cards ♥.
ReplyDeleteLove the shade of green, beautiful clean and simple card.
ReplyDeleteYour new plates have given you such elegant Spring cards Hilary, the snowdrop in particular looks so delicate.
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Both cards are very lovely and beautiful, love those snowdrops and of course the lily of the valley, I grow both!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our challenge at Double D, Triple B and Simply Clean &Simple!
Diane DD, Tb, SCAS Co-Owner
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Oh Hilary ... these are absolutely gorgeous! LOVE each design! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Simply Clean & Simple, Double D and Triple B challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Oh my goodness Hilary how beautiful these two creations are, both the Snowdrops and Lily of the Valley are wonderful both flowers were a favourite of my mum and the Lily of the Valley is my sister's fave ACE cards
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lorraine x
Such pretty spring flowers, Hilary! A great idea to foil them!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards Hilary...love them and I expect with the foiling (you clever thing) they are even more stunning in real life. I love both of thee delicate flowers, my snowdrops too are going over now the sun has shone, but the tete a tetes are shining instead. Cant wait to see your daffodil.!! hugs xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Hilary, I especially love the snowdrops.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Perfect CAS cards, Hilary! Love the matching mats which is something I also tend to do.
ReplyDeleteOh wow Hilary, you really are talented and have a great eye for craft stuff! These are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh, my word, these are gorgeous flower silhouettes and cards! I love the green and the foiling. The images are very crisp. What a nice shopping trip you had and I'm happy you shared with us at Double D!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I actually have both growing in my yard! These are lovely! I really must spend some quality time with my Press Plate System--still on the fence about it! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Double D, Going Green Challenge. Donna, DT Member.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful. My fav is the snowdrops, it's so striking and one of my fav flowers.
ReplyDeleteBoth gorgeous in green, Hilary! Love how you "fixed" the foiling - good save!
ReplyDeleteVery very elegant cards! I love these flowers.
ReplyDeleteI love snowdrops too and I love these amazing cards. The result ist great and I also like the design.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous cards Hilary, so very elegant, and I love the green and the simplicity of them. x
ReplyDeleteLovely cards all in green, Hilary! Love the foiled snowdrop card! And, wonderful framing on the last two cards with pretty lily of the valley images! CAS perfection, so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely designs and love the beautiful colours x
ReplyDeleteSoooo beautiful x
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