With this challenge we were to use (4) 1 inch strips and (4) 1 inch circles from the same papers to make this card. And we were to use our scraps. Well since I make mostly A2 cards 41/4 x 5 1/2, I had many strips from the same paper pack that I used on these two cards. You over lap the circles over the strips and to hide that you place a one inch strip across the bottom, well I thought that looked a little plain so I got out my ribbon dies set and cut some borders with the left overs I had from cutting the 1 inch strips.
BasicGrey-- Picadilly papers
Hero Arts -- Zinnia flower stamp, colored w/markers
Spellbinders - Leaf die
Cheery Lynn Designs -- Alison's ribbon die
On this card I just used some butterfly stickers for my image, the largest one I placed on patterned paper from the same set and cut around it.
BasicGrey-- Picadilly papers
Hot off the press -- Butterfly Dazzles over pattern paper
Cheery Lynn Designs -- Alison's ribbon die
Hope this gave you a good idea for using up your scraps, I loved the challenge, it helped me catch up on my birthday cards that needed to go out and a plus when we can use up those piles of scrap papers we have :)
Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by today,
Connie
18 comments:
Two beautiful cards and a great way to use up some scraps, something I really should be doing! Your combination of patterned papers are just lovely.
Both beautiful and cheerful,love them!Hugs!
Love these two cards. The second one really spoke to me, think because of all the yellows. Good work sis.
They are both great cards, so colourful ... lovely to receive.
All the best Jan
Oh, Connie, these are gorgeous, and I LOVE how you've used scraps! These are so quilt-like with the coordinating/compatible patterns, and I love the idea of using circles...very clever of you! And what a beautiful zinnia...so perfectly colored! Love them both! Hugs! xoxo
Connie, very pretty! I think the butterfly one is my favorite. I love how you added the circles to the strips!
WoW! You did good with this challenge! What a pretty card Connie! I would be stuck from the start! lol
Oh, so pretty, Connie! The papers look like old-fashioned wallpaper! Such a nice way to use up those scraps and make the happy recipient smile :) Hope you are having a lovely end to your week! Hugs xo Karen
this is a great design connie, both have beautiful colors. this layout could be used in many ways!! nice job!!
Connie, these are two lovely cards. You did an excellent job with the challenge. I like how you decorated your cards.
Have mercy, this is the prettiest sketch and the papers you combined make it completely amazing! Love it with either the flower or the butterfly. Your coloring of the flower is wonderful! I still have my 1" circle punch. In the past I've use my circle punches to make scalloped edges, but with the paper strips it's fantastic! These cards go on my "Connie favorites" list, for sure!
beautiful take on that gorgeous sketch - especially with the quilt-like combination of lovely papers. The change from flower to butterfly completely remakes the card! LOVELINESS, Connie! Gorgeous loveliness! hugs, de
Oh, I love the bright and cheerful colors in this two cards. They are both lovely:)
Happy paper crafting!
Connie :)
Really lovely with those bright zesty colours that just make you smile!
Fabulous papers and lovely butterfly.
Hugs Diane
Gorgeous card!! I love the design you used with the strips and circles -- seems like I had this idea bookmarked in one of my old paper crafting magazines to try someday!
The papers in both the cards are so pretty. Love the butterfly on the second one.
LOVE your paper choices, that gorgeous blossom and beautiful butterfly!!!
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