Monday, August 12, 2024

IDEAS Aug. - Dies / Die-cuts

Hi everyone.  It's time for the next IDEAS Challenge with Darnell.  This week is "D for Dies / Die Cuts".

Today's card is super CAS and only took me a few minutes to make. :)  Love when things come together so easily.  I used a NBUS item from my stash that I've had for ages.  This is the Wildflower Circle die (Memory Box), that I won for a challenge I entered a few years back.  It somehow got lost in my die box!  :)

I sponged three colours of Distress Inks (Mustard Seed, Ripe Persimmon, Wilted Violet) for the background sky and then added the Wildflower Circle on top.  A simple sentiment, stamped with more Ripe Persimmon ink, finishes the card.

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I'm also entering this card into the NBUS Challenge #65 - never-before-used-schtuff.  First time using the circle die. :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Everyday script sentiments (unknown)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:  Distress Inks:  Mustard Seed, Ripe Persimmon, Wilted Violet (Tim Holtz) 
Accessories:  Wildflower Circle die (Memory Box), sponges  

17 comments:

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

This is awesome, so clean and simple looking!!

Pat said...

I just adore the mix of vivid colours against the pretty ornate edged flower circle in white and the red sentiment coordinates beautifully Loll...a gorgeous card. x

I Card Everyone said...

Now THAT is a gorgeous sunset, Loll! Just love the little details around the edge of that die!
=]

Bobby said...

Fabulous ink blended sunset, Loll.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love the bright blended colors behind your diecut floral circle, Loll - so pretty!!

Lisa Elton said...

I do love your sponged sunset, Loll! Another fantastic card, my friend!

Susan said...

Beautiful combination of colours for your background! Lovely never used die!

Cathy said...

Love the vivid colours Loll, a gorgeous CAS card, Cathy x

kiwimeskreations said...

Loll this is stunning - a beautiful, delicate die cut so dramatically displayed against the strong colours of the background
Blessings
Maxine

Marcia Hill said...

CAS perfection Loll! I love the colors you used and how wonderfully the white die cut POPS off that gorgeous ink blending! An awesome birthday card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

HilaryJane said...

Sometimes the ones that come together are the best. This is stunning. Those vibrant blending colours look amazing with the white contrast. I have been trying to catch p with things after being away with my grandkids. It seems to be harder than I thought! xx

Cat Craig said...

I adore those ink blended colors so very pretty. The sentiment stamped as well in that gorgeous persimmon is fabulous.

Heather said...

It's a stunner, Loll, that sunset is gorgeous.

Bonnie said...

Such a bright and pretty way to say Happy Birthday, my friend!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Beautiful blending and colour mix, love the heart circle and card. x.

Darnell said...

You gotta love a QACAS card, especially one that has a huge impact like this one! Great design using the bold warm colors against all the wonderful white, Lolly! Thank you for linking again to NBUS and playing with dies for this week's I.D.E.A.S.!📌 Hugs, Dolly

Brenda in IN said...

A cute die cut over those stunning, blended colors.