This posts reminds me–we had new neighbors move in yesterday, and I need to make something to take over to them! Gotta start on the right foot, you know : ) Maybe I'll change the sentiment on this card and include it.
Wouldn't you love to receive a wooden crate like this, with a bunch of spring blooms and a Mason jar of something sweet and homemade? I had so much fun making this card. It's putzier than I normally make, with several inky techniques, multiple die-cuts and even some fussy cutting on top of that. What can I say? I was in the mood.
I really like the daffodil image from You're Inspiring (they remind me of my momma!) but In my mind you can never have too many daffodils. So when I have time, I stamp a few extra, color and hand-cut them out to add to the greens. It adds texture and makes a little fuller bouquet.
Here's another card I made the same day, very simple layout but it really shows off the daffodils. Don't you just love spring?!!
TOP TIP: This photo also really shows off the new Subtle textured embossing folder, too! I really like that thing for when you want quiet texture without a real pattern to it. Paired with the Stitched Rectangles it has such a great tailored feel to it, in contrast with the delicacy of the spring blossoms. Keeping the edges straight and masculine is a great technique for cutting down on the over-femininity of many floral cards.
You'll probably see a few more daffodil cards from me before the season is out. I can't wait until mine are blooming. It's a ways away yet for us here in Wisconsin. But the brave crocus bloomed this week, I can see an inch or two of the incorrigible tulips, and those tardy daffodils will be along before I know it.
How did you get that great texture on the daffodils on the second card- was it with the chalk marker maybe? Curious- very pretty card!
Loving the varigated technique on the daffodil blossoms on the second card…how did you do that?
It’s Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers, then the Chalk Marker over the top. Hope that helps!