Today, I have four graduation cards to share that I made for
The Card Concept #37: The Butterfly Effect &
The Card Concept #37: The Butterfly Effect &
CAS(E) This Sketch #127 designed by Sam Simpson:
I stamped the sentiment using PTI's KIS: Graduation stamp set.
I was a little random with my smooshing -- I actually did a whole
9x12" sheet and then cut it down to four cards.
Here are the other ones:
Here are my cards, which are Clean & Layered...
I started by smooshing my watercolour backgrounds using
Hawaiian Shores, Aqua Mist, Ruby Red and Warm Sunshine inks.
Then, from my white linen cardstock, I diecut the squares using a Pretty Pink Posh die.
I also diecut the Life is Beautiful butterfly (from PTI) from the white linen cardstock
and the Wet Paint Cuts III word die from black cardstock.
I stamped the sentiment using PTI's KIS: Graduation stamp set.
I was a little random with my smooshing -- I actually did a whole
9x12" sheet and then cut it down to four cards.
Here are the other ones:
Remember you, still have time to make something using this sketch --
By the way, I'm also linking this up to this week's
My favourite technique is smooshing.
Thanks for looking!
Beautiful cards! Great colors!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic card, Leigh! I totally LOVE the smooshed background and the idea of making a larger sheet to cut into several cards. These would make a beautiful set!
ReplyDeleteThis is SUCH a pretty design, Leigh, and I LOVE those backgrounds! What a clever idea to make a whole sheet, and then cut them down for four cards.... love that tip!
ReplyDeleteI love the use of colour here and the fab black die just adds a fab touch of drama, so pleased you joined us at The Card Concept x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Leigh. Love all the colors and that black die cut
ReplyDeleteThese are just lovely, Leigh. Those sponged backgrounds are pretty and happy! Great butterfly and I love the "congrats" in black - draws the eye right into the colors. Fantastic. Bev
ReplyDeleteWow! I love your 'smooshing'. The colors are so lovely! What wonderful cards, I'm sure the recipients will treasure them!! Thank you for playing along with the Card Concept challenge!
ReplyDeleteJust so beautiful, Leigh. Love the brighter colors for your smooshing! I must remember that lovely linen cardstock!!!
ReplyDelete=] Michele
Wow...your smooshing is so vivid! All the cards are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous Leigh! Love how you combined the sketch with the inspiration photo!! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh these are wonderful Leigh.
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous! I love the smooshed colors!
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike! Our cards are looking pretty similar for these challenges lol. I love your soft watercolor background, so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Leigh!! Love the colors behind the butterflies and the elegant black sentiment die cut. Love these!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, a lovely design and such fabulous coloured backgrounds!!
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Heather xx
Thanks so much for joining us with Simon Sats Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
Beautiful cards... I need to get back to some smooshing! TFS!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful!! So vibrant! I really need to try smooshing.
ReplyDeleteAh-mazing is the word :)
ReplyDeleteLove all of your cards!!!
ReplyDeleteYou already know my response to these ultra-stunning beauties...swooning. Mega swooning! Love them allllll!
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Loving your gorgeous, colourful cards !
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
Jo x
Gorgeous! I'm sure the grads will love them!
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of how CAS cards can be so stunning!
Gorgeous card & fabulous colours :)
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