Nov 13
I haven’t checked in for another long week and while there’s been plenty of valid reasons, I’ve been itching to stamp. This time just as much a creative therapy as a source of relaxation, because a recent death in the family shook my world quite hard. Yet again crafting proved a soothing distraction.
I made a card in my favourite style as of late, an airy floral arrangement with textured bits packed in tightly. I reached for Pretty Peonies and Pretty Little Peonies stamp sets (WPlus9), both endlessly waiting for me to give them the love they fully deserve. I picked a few flowers and leaves from both sets, and stamped them on the corresponding die cut pieces (found here and here), with a variety of WPlus9 Pure Color inks.
I also die cut and stamped the banner from one of my older favourites, Written On Ribbon (stamps and corresponding die here), arranging everything later in a cluster.
The only non-WPlus9 element (apart from the sequins) is a vellum background piece, die cut with a Hero Arts Triangle Background die. I’ve been a tad obsessed with vellum which I’m sure you noticed 🙂
I had help in a form of inspiration here, the new Runway Inspired Challenge honoring Oscar de la Renta. I’m not a big fashion enthusiast but I wouldn’t mind taking any of the dresses picked by the DT home. The models look stunning as well, with understated make-up. But I digress. Here’s the inspiration for my card - the vellum is a bow toward of the sheer fabric, I only wish I had a large striped cover-up die so that I could follow the pattern more closely.
I also wanted to sneak in a card that I’m about to send for my parents’ impending anniversary. Good ole’ layers, as you know something I wouldn’t necessarily be doing any more but I enjoy it when I do 🙂 Mum likes dainty cuts and feminine touches and I don’t mind as soon as it means that some of the lovelies I rarely pull out are put to a good use.
The patterned paper I used here is a gorgeous, shimmery bliss. I love it so much so that during the recent visit to a craft store I stumbled upon it by accident and had to have. I don’t even buy 12 x 12 sheets any more… but WHOA. The manufacturer is a local (?) low-key brand called Bella! (I know, how creative, hey?) so I’m sorry to anyone who may not have luck finding one one their own.
There is quite a few more locally sourced products here (flowers, doily, pearls, skeleton leaves) plus scraps of unnamed paper and cardstock utilized, so the product list is unfortunately limited. Nevertheless, I hope you enjoyed taking a peek at both cards. See you next time!
Birthday card
Congratulations card
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss in your family! You will always have the sweet memories, to think off when things get hard.
Your cards are gorgeous like always!
Take care!
xx
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you are all okay. Your cards are beautiful - new Iwona and old Iwona showing off together in the one post. 😉 I really admire how flexible you are with your creative style! 🙂 I struggle to make anything but CAS.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs to you!!! I love your cards! So perfect!
Sorry to hear about your loss - my condolences to you and your family. Beautiful cards, and inquiring minds want to know - what adhesive do you use so that it’s not visible through the vellum?
Thank you Sandi. I usually use an old roll of adhesive vellum tape that I got from Kaszazz (like an Aussie Stampin’ Up!) ages ago. However, this time I secured the die cut with glue spots (Elmer’s). They’re thin and transparent and don’t show up on the other side.
These are absolutely, gorgeous!!! Love! And I’m so sorry to hear about your loss…lots of hugs!
Hey Chupa, sorry to hear about your loss. Sending big hugs! In prayers
Sorry for your loss Iwona..Art is Such good therapy..your interpretation of the RIC challenge is Very sporty and lively! The card for your folks’ Anniversary is is Luscious!..Lucky you for having access to such exquisitely made paper:)
So sorry to hear about your loss. Your cards are stunning! Hope they helped you work through the sadness.
So sorry for your loss. Love your take on RIC ….just stunning!
Lovely both styles!!
Perfect take on the insp. photo and adore the second one!!
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, I’m glad you can find a little peace with this wonderful hobby.
Beautiful cards - love your use of the sweet peonies 🙂
Love the flower sprays shooting out from either side of the banner sentiment Chupa…its a perfect take on the Runway Inspired Challenge - I think the triangle background die cut from vellum is gorgeous! Thanks for playing along with us.
Amazing card! The way you arranged the flowers is just perfection. Thanks so much for honoring Oscar de la Renta with us on the Runway!