Welcome! If you are following this blog hop, you should have come from the talented Kelly Lunceford's blog here. If you are new to my blog, I post easy-to-make cards and life stories. If you are not new, a thousand thanks for coming back!
I'm all Reverse Confetti lately, particularly since this post is part of a blog hop/collaboration between Reverse Confetti and MISTI and because Reverse Confetti keeps making stamps I love.
I've made several cards using products from both companies, but I'm only posting 2 of them today. You can see the others here, here, here, and here.
Prizes!
Two lucky commenters from the hop will win one of two prizes: a $60 shopping spree at My Sweet Petunia and a $60 shopping spree at Reverse Confetti. To be eligible, comment no later than Sunday, March 25, 11:59 pm central time. The winners will be announced on March 27th on the Reverse Confetti and My Sweet Petunia blogs. (Hey, I just won a pretty big prize from a blogger, so go for it!)
1. Stamping a Background
I'm terrible at putting together individual stamps to make a nice bouquet, so when I saw the gorgeous Banner in Bloom set I was all over it.
Stamped a simple pattern with the cluster of flowers from Banner in Bloom** and colored with alcohol markers. And by "colored" I mean I stayed in the lines. (The beauty of small images is that that is pretty much all you have to do.) Using the MISTI meant that I could carefully place the image exactly where I wanted it and could restamp if the image didn't come out clean the first time.
When I was finished with the card, I sat back and said "I need more Reverse Confetti stamps," and promptly placed an order for the Tall Blooms stamp and die set** I used in the next card.
2. B&W With a Pop of Color
Painted watered down Mermaid Lagoon Distress Oxide ink onto a white linen card, using as little water as possible.
Stamped the sentiment from Tall Blooms. Die cut and stamped this pretty sprig from that set using the MISTI. I die cut a few more and glued 4 dies cuts together, tied some twine around them, and adhered to the card. Fast, simple, easy to mail.
Blog Hop
Cannot wait to see what this talented group has made.
Joan Bardee --> me
Lydia Fiedler --> thank you for inviting me to the hop!
**Disclosure Reverse Confetti sent me the Banner in Bloom stamp and coordinating dies. I purchased at full price the Tall Blooms stamp and coordinating dies.
MOOD WHEN DONE: I stamped; therefore I am happy!!
**Disclosure Reverse Confetti sent me the Banner in Bloom stamp and coordinating dies. I purchased at full price the Tall Blooms stamp and coordinating dies.
MOOD WHEN DONE: I stamped; therefore I am happy!!
72 comments:
I love your spirit as much as I love your cards.
Your florals have such a free, happy feel to them! They reflect your lovely personality!
Just lovely. So cheery and spirit-lifting.
Such sweet designs! Beautiful job!
Sweet simplicity
So funny, I have the Banner in Bloom set and I now
need to get Tall Blooms! They are just perfect sets!!
Love both cards. I don't color much, so I really
appreciate how you colored the first card.
Gorgeous cards! I gotta try that Copic coloring since it looks just like watercolor. Thanks for the inspiration. :D
Très jolies cartes, le printemps est là !
I love the simplicity of that second card. Will have to try and duplicate that one.
oh my goodness these are gorgeous. I love that background in the first card! Going to look at the new RC release now!
Your design aesthetic is right up my alley. I love your clean, polished cards. Thank you for the inspiration.
Lovely cards! I especially love the bg you created on the first card - so pretty!
hey there! I know you. :) long time no see!!!!
I hope you have been well. sorry it's been ages since I last popped by. so thankful you are part of this wonderful hop to get me on the ball and over here to your wonderful blog again!!!!
now to your cards - they so speak of your delightful way with the CAS style. you can rock it like nobodies business! you know this is not a style that I can do at all, but you wear it with a tiara, dearest! beautiful!
thanks for always inspiring!
take care and enjoy your week! :)
ack, grammar typo because I was so excited to be here.... the English major in me is cringing..... just shake your head and try to ignore please. ;)
"nobody's" got any business typing when they are happy to see an old friend. ha! ;)
Such a sweet background on your first card!!
Never thought to make a background with a small stamp! It's great to see how cohesive it makes your card. You really inspire me, Joan!
Sheesh, you made me go look at stamps again. You have to stop this, Joan. I love both sets and it's all because your cards are so awesome that I even looked in the first place. Well done!
Simple and clean very effective.
Your beautiful stamped background is amazing!
Lovely card, I really like all the small images in this set, it's great for handmade backgrounds.
Both of your cards are just.so.lovely!
I love that perfectly clean and simple and elegant 2nd card!
Really cute and happy cards! I need that Banner in Bloom set since I too have trouble making pretty floral bouquets with separate flower stamps!
These are truly fantastic! I love your simplicity and the unique way to use the stamps.
Fun post today & I love this card. You're right- a great set. If your hubby runs out of clutter, I can send my address.
So pretty. Love all the details, colors, patterns, and designs. Just lovely projects.
Beautiful cards! Love the floral stamped background on the first one...and the simplicity of the second. Love them both ♥
Love your cards. The stamped background is awesome.
I love your clean and simple style! Both cards are just beautiful!!!
I love them both, especially the clean simplicity of your tall blooms card!
Wonderful projects. I admire both the hand-made background and the CAS look!
Hope its okay to have started at your blog...and you now have me intrigued about Reverse Confetti...going off to look before I continue hopping!
Love your fun creations
These are gorgeous, Joan! LOVE your coloring on that first card, and it's beautiful clusters; then your simple but oh so elegant design on the second -- awesome!
hey Hey! Love your projects especially the first one...SWOON!
Love that first card! It’s simple but full of color and the possibilities are vast. Thanks so much for helping make this Hop so wonderful.
I love your cards! Simple and pretty! This is a style I can relate to. Thanks for taking part in the blog hop!
Pretty floral cards!
I love all of the new ideas!
sweet cards - they are so pretty:)
Both cards are so sweet and pretty.
Love the beauty and simplistic of the card with the single sprig.
Simple and striking!
Your cards are beautiful! The second one is striking with its simplicity and elegance!
Well, you are not terrible about putting together beautiful cards - love the pop of color!
I really like your style!
These are so pretty, Joan, and your colour choices are perfect.
These are so clean and perfectly colored with your copics! Your style is perfection! And great to show how to re-stamp images to make a perfect background using the Misti and really showcasing the Reverse Confetti images!
Gorgeous CAS cards! I really love the background you made in the first card!!!
Lovely arranged card with all those blooms, I can't make a good bouquet either, mine looks like they do after they've been around several weeks. The second card is really pretty and seems to have come together quickly. Thank you for showing them x
Love everything about the background! It's perfect.
Beautiful cards! Love the watercolor backgrounds. So pretty!
Beautiful floral cards! I love the all-over background stamping.
Beautiful floral cards! I love the all-over background stamping.
Beautiful cards! Love that all-over background you created! Pretty colors!
Love your cards and the coloring of the background! Thanks for sharing!
Cute cards, pretty color!
both cards are simply fabulous!!
Love the background you created with multiple stamping of the same image!
The more I see the Tall Blooms stamp set, the more I love it!! It is just beautiful!!
I love these!The colour combo is lovely and simple but stunning!
Both cards are pretty awesome. I love the beautiful floral background and the simple tall bloom against the watercolor background.
Gorgeous creations! That back ground is just wonderful and love the tall blooms and how you've used it here!
Love both cards, simple but beautiful. Thanks for sharing your designs with us!
Lovely work on the background using this stamps.
Love the stamping in black and white with the colorful background
Noticed younised a pretty shade of blue on both cards. Lucky are those who will received those cards!
I'm with you: I'm terrible at creating my own bouquets, so I really appreciate the people who can do them for me. And I love your use of the smaller flowers and leaves, because those really say spring to me. Thanks so much for sharing these lovely cards with us! (Also, I think we need to Latinize your mood: stampo ergo felicium or something.)
Beautiful cards!
So pretty - love the soft colors and the flowers.
Love the CAS style and simple design of the B&W with a pop of color!
Beautiful background stamping! Love the CAS card too! Awesome art work :-)
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