My blog is called "Creative Smiles" because my designs are the result of incorporating mistakes. With fumble fingers that drop whatever they are holding - repeatedly, it takes a lot of giggles, smiles and creative patience during my crafting process. xx

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Moving Along With the Times - Wedding or Anniversary

Good Morning, Blogging Friends!
I wish you each a lovely day.



It's time to share a Project for the new Moving Along With The Times Challenge!

Challenge #107's theme is WEDDING OR ANNIVERSARY - for the next 2 weeks! 




A special friend will soon be celebrating a special anniversary, and this card is for her. The paler blue pieces are watercolor paper prepared with pearlescent blue, aqua and purple acrylic paints smeared with a little glitter:


The dry embossed area was highlighted with Sky Blue Pearlescent ink. The word "Cherish" and the leaves have been coated with glue and transparent glitter. The white die cuts are from white glossy cardstock:



These rolled "bitty blossoms" are so pretty!



Products Used:
  • 7 Die sets: SB Grommet Tags S4-322, Tonic Memory Book Maker Layered Cascade Die Set, Cheery Lynn "Cherish" die set, Wild Animals "African Circle" set, SB Bitty Blossoms set, Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish die, Tim Holtz Garden Greens
  • Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug Anna Griffin Baroque Vine Frame
  • Paper: Navy, White Glossy, White, Watercolor Paper prepared with acrylic pearlescent paints and glitter
  • Other: White Opaque Glitter, Sky Blue Pearlescent Ink, 


Challenges I'd like to support:

  1. Creative Knockouts #317 Anything Goes C10 10/3
  2. World Wide Open DT Challenge #9 AG DT 10/15
  3. Little Patch of Crafty Friends #114 Anything Goes 10/2 (sep post)
  4. Aud Sentiments Challenge #236 AG + a sentiment 10/2 (sep post)
  5. Simon Says Wednesday Challenge (Sept 25) Anything Goes 10/2 (sep post)
  6. Watercooler Wednesday #240 "All About Occasions" 10/2 (sep post) C8
  7. Scrapy Land Challenges #122 AG SL dies (7 sets listed above) 10/3
  8. Color Throwdown #562 10/2



Stamping hugs,



34 comments:

Christine Harrop said...

This is gorgeous Donna. I have the Tonic Memory Book dies but have never used them on a card - I'm missing out and you may well have given me some encouragemant! Christine xx

Lori m said...

Stunning, lucky friend, they will love the card, hugs, Lori m

*Vicki* said...

Everything about this is absolutely gorgeous Donna!! I love the different techniques you've used on this with your mix of paint and glitter! Really need to think about trying this out with my next project! Love the gorgeous details with the die cuts and pretty flowers too! Your friend will absolutely love this!! Thanks for sharing your stunning details! HUGS

Jenny L said...

Hi Donna,
what a very wonderful design and the colours are so pretty.
What a very fantastic shaped card and all the elements are so pretty.
Beautiful flowers also and those leaves really shine so.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Mrs A. said...

So classy looking. I like those glittered leaves with the rolled flowers. Hugs Mrs A.

wannabcre8tive said...

Your card is beautiful. I love the colors and techniques. Great job.

Sue said...

Hi Donna, That is a beautiful. Your friend will love it. Sue

Lori Kobular said...

Wow! What a gorgeous Anniversary card! I love all that beautiful blue! I am sure this will card will be treasured! I love how you add glitter to all your cards! Those flowers are awesome!

PS....you have to tell me how to get that post about the TSA blog hop at the top of my blog! Such a great idea!

Conniecrafter said...

Wow is that ever stunning with all it's texture and layering, the flowers are just gorgeous and with the sparkle leaves so pretty! It all came together so perfectly like all the products were designed to go together, what a lovely achievement!

KraftyKoolKat said...

Another real beauty Donna. I wish I had the time to do lovely cards like yours. They would never be as lovely as yours even if I had the time though. lol!!
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Jackie T said...

Hi Donna your card is stunning. Your friend is going to love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie

cuilliesocks said...

Oh so gorgeous Donna, I love the shades of blue and the floral embellishments are beautiful, wonderfully designed card, Kate x

Crafting Queen said...

Really lovely card.

Bunny said...

Lovely card. The watercoloring is beautiful. Those are my kinda colors. [Bunny]``

Wendy L said...

So delightful and I love the colours, great flowers too, xxxx

cotnob said...

A beautiful card Donna, fabulous die cut details and gorgeous colours - a special card for a special occasion.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

NanaConnie said...

Great choices made for the die cuts and the embossing, Donna! Those deep blue flowers are a magnificent embellishment and your blue and white combo is stunning. Love the sparkle and the tiny hints of silver in the pearlescent inks.

pam said...

Gorgeous work Donna, love the colour and beautiful embellishments.
Pam x

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, my, look at this! I love how you combine dies. This is a work of art with the flowers, design, texture. It's stately and elegant, while at the same time sweet. Beautiful, Donna!

Annettes Hobby Rosettes said...

You have done such an amazing job with this stunning project. I love it. Colours and embellishments look absolutely fabulous. Great work here. Thank you for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

Annette DT / Admin / Registered Owner for https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Fabulous card, love how you used the dies and the colours combo!!

Donna Phelan said...

Fabulous! Great colors and design.....those flowers are gorgeous! Love the bit of sparkle too!

Dawn Phillips said...

Another fabulous card. Thanks for the inspiration. Love Dawn x

Carole J said...

A gorgeous anniversary card, Donna! The pretty die cuts make a lovely, interesting design and the pearlescent inks and glitter add touches of opulence. The black bitty blossoms are just perfect for your special card. x

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous anniversary card Donna love the dies and beautiful roses and colour combo
Carol x

Created by Kath said...

I am sure your friend will love the card! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges!

Helen said...

How gorgeous is you card, Donna! So many different elements have gone into this amazing creation! I'm sue your friend will cherish it! Thanks so much for joining us Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week!

Shona Erlenborn said...

Such an amazing color combination! Love the blues and the sparkly black and grays - awesome take on the color palette.

Furrbster said...

This is really gorgeous - such a great use of the colour scheme,

Thanks for sharing with us at Aud Sentiments,

Hugz Tinz

Donna said...

How absolutely gorgeous Donna!

Billie A said...

Beautiful card. I love the colors and the dark flowers are stunning. So glad you shared over at Aud Sentiments.
Billie A
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Sue said...

Wow this card is gorgeous and the blues are wonderful. Such pretty dies and your design is exceptionally beautiful. What a wonderful gift for your friend.

Hugs
Sue

Monica C. said...

Donna, this card is beautiful! I love the blue and the black with the pop of white. I am sure your friend will love it and treasure it.
Hugs Monica

Suze said...

The colours work so well together and overall your card gives a feeling of elegance. Thank you for joining in the Anything Goes challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.