Well hello fellow crafter's, are you intrigued by the title?.... then read on :)
I have two more cards for the Clean and Simple card class and the first one is also for Less is More this week which is a one layer card and must feature 'Birds'. Now for the love bit..... at the weekend we received the exciting news that our nephew and his girlfriend have got engaged so this helped me to decide on a theme for my birdie card :)
Yes I got inky for this card so something a little different for me, this technique was from day 5 of card class and used Distress inks and the blender tool with a little water added for a watercolour effect. The birds and branch are embossed first using Versafine tuxedo black and clear EP on Watercolour card which was quite nerve-wracking as Versafine dries quickly at the best of times without the help of super absorbent card!!!
I hope Mandi and Chrissie don't mind the branch floating on the card, I added a second for good measure!
This second card is an idea I've had for a few days and is a mid month reminder for the 'New Year, New Start' challenge at St Luke's Charity Card Challenge
The twine is a great design idea from class so I had to try that too :)
We'd love to see you join in the challenge over at St Luke's... you can recycle anything on your card that was destined for the bin, it doesn't have to be left over from Christmas!
Right best get the first card written and ready to post tomorrow.... looking forward to a family wedding, not had one for a few years now....wonder if they need someone to make the invites????
Thanks for your visit I really appreciate your comments :)
Jenny X
Ooh I love the inky background and I'm really enjoying seeing your "homework", looks like a great course Jenny. Congratulations to the new couple
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wow I love what everyone is turning out from this class... Your cards are so amazing and fun...great designs..
ReplyDeleteThose black birds look fabulous against that inky background. Gorgeous colors! I'm seeing so many beautiful cards come out of that CAS card class. I love your candy embellishment, too. :) Ann
ReplyDeleteJenny, the love birds are PERFECT for the challenge AND for your newly engaged nephew and his girlfriend! The second card is beautiful...love the dry embossing and the cute "sweet."
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards. I love what you have done with the CAS class project. I have fallen behind, but hope to get caught up. Also, that is such a clever card you made for the St. Luke's challenge. I sent them a batch of cards last week, but will probably sit out this challenge, as I'm working on a Valentines card drive for Children's Hospital. (But I'll be back before long!)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Jenny - I signed up at lunchtime and have just had a go at the patchwork technique.
ReplyDeleteLoving your mid month reminder - I must get one made too.
Off to do another lesson now.
Tara x
Congrats to your nephew & his girlfriend! My sister got engaged over Christmas and I have yet to get a card sent out to them...yikes...love the technique for the background behind the birds, and the sweet on the second card is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI love your clever ideas, Jenny! That sweetie is totally sweet and fabulous!
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Aimes
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Terrific bird card Jen, lovel the vibrant colours
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the couple
Many thanks
mandi
"Less is More"
Another ingenious card, wish I had a quarter of your creativeness
ReplyDeleteSuper cards Jenny, your course sounds fab.
ReplyDeleteI must admit to liking to see branches attached to something, but maybe that's just me being pedantic.
Your sweetie card is gorgeous too!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Hi Jenny, Two gorgeous cards the first is a lovely technique, the colours are great together as are the little birds, nice news by the way:0) The sweetie card is clever too, I love polkas and the aperture for the perfect sentiment is brill, Gay xxx
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards, Jenny. The sweetie one is a brilliant idea. But I think the birds card is lovely for a couple who have just got engaged. I love the bright inks you used:)
ReplyDeleteJenny, such fabulous cards! I love what you did with the inking technique on the first one!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Jenny! I love the soft colors in the first and the lil' candy in the second is so cute. ;)
ReplyDeletethis is so sweet Jenny. i love the soft color washes and the silhouetted birds. beautiful card for a wonderful occasion. thanks SOOO much for linking up to my lil challenge!
ReplyDeletethe second card is pure Jenny! so creative, so cas and just awesome in every way.
Beautfiul cards, Jenny!!! Congrats to your nephew! Love the blue sweet!!
ReplyDeletebrilliant cards, jenny!!! the 2nd one is sooo clever!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the couple! Two great cards.
ReplyDeleteHey Jenny! Just spent the last few hours enjoying your blog! Love everything!! Thanks for all the inspiraiton!
ReplyDeletegreat design on both cards. Congrats to your nephew. love the little branch added on the birdie card.
ReplyDeleteFABulous Jenny!! Love both your cards, especially the OLC - silhouette birds... soooo sweet. I knew you would shine in this challenge!
ReplyDeleteI love the block colour design with the bird silhouette but the sweet card is my favourite. How resourceful to come up with that gorgeous topper which goes beautifully with your sentiment! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous little bird silhouette card...and what clever card with the sweetie on....
ReplyDeleteAnne
Two lovely cards. The first is a great version of the class card! I'm taking the class as well but I'm working and husband has been in hospital ( home and recovering well)and I haven't made a card yet. I am enjoying it though. Your card may inspire me to "have a go".
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are adorable! Love your Lovebirds and the 3 coloured background. I don't think your second branch is "hanging out there"... I think it is grounding the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card...love the birds and can't go wrong with sweets :)
ReplyDeleteCool candy embellishment Jenny.
ReplyDeleteLove your LIM card, such bright colour to cheer up these dark days, and a great engagement card. Nice idea for the sweetie card
ReplyDeleteFab cards Jenny. I love the colours against the black on the first one and the second is so cute! I love it! xx
ReplyDeletecolors in combination with a black stamp very energetic. I like the whole as a composition.
DeleteFabulous cards Jenny! I don't know how you think up so many original ideas! Congratulations to the happy couple.
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I was sure I`d already commented on this Jenny, must have dreamed it lol. I love your bird card. The colour blocks are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteYour St Lukes card is fabulous, what a great idea for the sweetie.
Lynne xxx
Love the card & the colours behind the birds - bright but still CAS.
ReplyDeleteBoth great cards Jenny :o) Love the fun sweetie one but the birds have to be my favourite - the coloured panels and the stamps work perfectly. Lisa x
ReplyDeleteBig congrats to your nephew! Love the inking on the card. The colours are fab and adding the water to the distress inks has a great effect. As for that sweetie it's adorable! Fabulous recycling!
ReplyDeleteI'm kicking myself now for not taking that class...it looks so cool! Your first card is so striking. I thought you used direct-to-paper inking (but couldn't figure out how), so now I'm intrigued! The color scheme is divine! I am also loving your handmade candy. It looks so real. Awesome, girl!
ReplyDeleteTwo fab cards Jenny, I love the sweet on your second card, what a fun embellishment!
ReplyDeleteSmashing card and Congratulations on the family celebration too
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Hi Jenny,love your bird card, it actually caught my eye when I was scrolling through the thumbnails at LIM, it's so effective and sounded fun creating the background, I love getting inky!! Sweet card is good fun too.
ReplyDeleteDiane
Jenny - your lovebirds card is just super - a lovely CAS design, bright and perfect for nephew and his girlfriend.
ReplyDeleteLove the sweetie on your St Luke's card - what a super idea. I've got lots of the cellophane wrappers in my craft room!