Saturday, January 25, 2014

A Custom Creation: Bluesy Love Cards

I've doubled up love cards for this post, both in shades of blue.

The first is an icy, wintry, elegant wedding card that went over to Arts Plus Gallery a little while back.



It's really a pretty simple card.  I stamped Hero Arts Large Fabric Design background in blue on a white base.  Added a sheer blue bow, topped with a silver tassel (from an old bookmark-making kit I received) and a glorious bejeweled button.



...and then, some chipboard letters in silver.  Done!



In November 2013, I posted THIS custom engagement card.  And even though I am not one to duplicate cards, I did love it so much that I created a similar one for the shop.


I changed the color of the cardstock to a soft blue instead of purple, and added a sentiment this time.  For some reason, this card was easier to photograph and photo-edit than the previous, purple version.  My camera has a hard time with reds and purples.

Thanks so much for joining me today!



Card #1:
Stamps:   Large Fabric Design - Hero Arts Paper:  white - PTI Ink:  Bordering Blue - SU Accessories & Tools:  tassel; button; silver chipboard letters - American Crafts

Card #2:
Stamps:  Love Story - Verve Paper: Bordering Blue, Whisper White - SU; Once Upon A Time patterned paper - DCWV Ink: white opaque, Walnut Stain - Ranger Accessories & Tools: Oval die - Spellbinders; butterflies - removed from store-bought card; Floral Frame embossing folder - Sizzix; Elegant Scrollwork die - Memory Box; Modern Label Punch - SU; pearls - Queen & Co.

11 comments:

Erum Tasneem said...

colleen! These are beautiful!! I love the colour blue and I am so glad you chose blue for love themed cards! Both cards are absolutely beautiful.

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

These are just gorgeous! LOVING the tassel on the first one!!!

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Wow both are gorgeous, LOVE that bow and charm/tassel on the top one! Have a great weekend, Shirleyx

Sue Lelli said...

BOTH are so Pretty! The silver letters on the first look like velvet and the tassel is so FAB!

Tenia Nelson said...

Both cards are GORGEOUS!!!!

Lisa Elton said...

They're both wonderful Colleen but the beautifully adorned bow on the first really kicks it up a notch!

CraftLein* - enjoy creativity said...

O my you´ve been really bussy lately. I just love the silver chipboard, it looks so cool. And the butterfly is AMAZING!!

With love from The Netherlands,
Leintje*

Benzi said...

Beautiful cards in lovely colors. I love the bling and tassel on the first one.

Colleen, you must have gotten a case of craft-itis. You have really been putting out the cards in the last day or so.

Stella said...

You are always making gorgeous cards but the first one made my jaw drop. My oh my Colleen this is amazing. Very elegant and the cmobo of blue and silver is perfect!
XX

Leslie Miller said...

Both so gorgeous, Colleen! The first very elegant with the tassel and organdy, and love the softly sponged second card. Elegant!

Paper Profusion said...

These are truly gorgeous Colleen. Nicola x

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