Hi deskers, here we are again! thanks for all your comments last week; and it was especially good to be able to comment on the Sarah and Zsuzsa's sites after they've been de-google +'d!
This weekend (after Kew - gorgeous orchid pics ) I had some birthday cards to make, and although my SIL does sometimes read my blog I don't think she stops by these posts so can share the cards I made
I used distress oxides for the background (bundled sage, twisted citron and picked raspberry) and the stamp in picked raspberry is an old old favourite by Stampington.
I used some of my new dies for the accents
this is for my SIL -
and this for my niece - they have birthdays one day apart so I always get them made and sent at the same time.
the large flower here is by JoFY for Paperartsy and I painted it with spritzed distress oxides in yellows and oranges.
the stamps are new, from Paperartsy (Sara Nauman designs)
so quite a productive weekend, after a glorious morning at Kew (will be going back again this weekend obviously!)
Oops, haven't told you why we're here... it's WOYWW of course, where we meet each Wednesday to share our creative spaces... see you there
27 comments:
Morning Helen. Love the cards and especially the journal page. The stamps are gorgeous. Can't wait for my new Distress stuff to turn up so I can play! Happy WOYWW. Sarah #?
I also love the journal page! Kew is a constant source of inspiration it seems :)
Happy Wednesday and thanks for stopping by xx
You have been super productive this week Helen, although I think the latest TH Wildflower/stems dies are so inspiring. Fab cards and journal page.. Keep that creativity flowing.
Happy WOYWW Hugs Tracey xx
Hi Helen you have been busy making the birthday cards, that’s what some of my desk shares are for, it’s fun to get ahead too.
I had a peek at this orchids, simply amazing they all are!!!
Just how far are Kew Gardens from where you live?
Happy WOYWW but no number yet,
Hugs Shaz in Oz.x
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Morning Helen. Those cards are really lovely - well done. Glad you have had such a productive week - always a feel good moment, isn't it?!
Take care and enjoy Kew this weekend - must pop over now to your orchid photos. I adore orchids, and have a round 20 of my own - some a good number of years old. One has been flowering continually since I bought it to decorate the church for John's thanksgiving service almost two and a half years ago! I reckon it's even the same flower stem!
God bless.
Margaret
Your cards are gorgeous - I love the pink and green one with the TH flowers - just so beautiful - I'm certainly tempted to get the die. I love the journal page too - gorgeous background. I'm just off to visit the orchid photos now, hope you have a great week,
Diana xx
Oh Wow Helen, you have been busy and great makes too. I'll pop back later to look at you photos as I have to go out for a while soon. Happy woyww, Angela x5x
Love the cards and your journal page is fab....love the colours.
Hugs,
Annie x #2
Beautiful cards.
Hi Helen, loving the cards. Always love the JOFY stamps! Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #1 X
Love the cards, especially the yellow one. I may spend out on the new Butterfly stamp and stencil ......
Have a good week
Christine #18
Well, you couldn't have three more different pics of what you've made, but they're all lovely! I'm glad you've been having fun doing some crafting.
Hugs LLJ 15 xxx
Such a fun assortment of designs. Great to see the variety. Have a good week . #19 hAPPY heaRT DaY.
Hi Helen, those cards are gorgeous, I love the colours, I've always liked the Jofy stamps, especially the flowers, I have a few, I must get them out!!!!
Enjoy your week
Jan no22
Great space. Have a good WOYWW xx Jan (22)
Hi Helen! Lovely cards, I really like how you used the dies and the stamp combination on that first card! And your journal - I love using mop-ups! The page I am doing now started with a mop up, but I probably won't be able to see it by the time I am finished. And of course, your page makes me think of spring - I'm really looking forward to that! Have a great week, Lindart #26
Lovely cards Helen, sorry I have not been having my virtual visits to Kew, hopefully will pick myself up and be there soon.
Hugs, Neet xx 11
Gorgeous cards and love the journal page. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a great week. Love and God Bless, Caro x (#27)
Great cards and journal page! The die cuts on your first card are pretty cool! Thanks for popping by and have a great week!
Carol N #20
Hi Helen,
Both cards are lovely. I like the colouring on both.
Your journal page is fab.
Hope you have a nice time at Kew at the weekend.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Happy WOYWW
Sue #16
Hi Helen,the cards look beautiful :) ~Stacy #30
Gorgeous cards and journal page. Love how you are using your new stash
Oh there's some lovely craftiness going on there, loving the colour schemes of each one, so spring like!
I giggled at my comment on my blog, I'm guessing Kew Gardens, which means I've got a post to look forward to - yay - have a great time there
Hugs
Hi Helen, sorry for the late visit, you are probably out at Kew as I write this! Great cards, I think my favourite one is the oranges, I'm sure your niece will love it. The flower stamp is great. Have a lovely week Heather x #23
HI Helen! Thanks for the visit this week. Those cards are lovely. Tim has amazing colors in his collections. love the simplicity of the card for your niece. I'm sure they loved their cards! Creative Blessings! Kelly #21
Love the Picked Raspberry stamping over the green, and the Distress Oxide JOFY flowers are gorgeous. Love that wild summer garden journal page too - a lovely combination with the words.
Alison x
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