Hello and welcome! We are starting a new challenge this week at Seize the Birthday challenge, and the topping this time is ‘Add Geometric Shapes’, which is given to us by TaeEun. Of course, as usual, you are free to skip the topping and join us with any Birthday project, as long as it is new.
Going with the topping again, this is what I made this time –
Double cards using the same stamp! I got this handsome background stamp from The Stamp Market called Diamond Tile.. and I soooo wanted to use it for so long!! I wanted to do watercoloring on these squares. While trying out different colors and different ways to use the background, I finalized on these two pieces and decided to make cards using them.
For the first one, I gold heat embossed the background. Then, I used my Gansai Tambi paints to color in. The coloring is not exactly as solid as I would have liked, but I let it be, for unique texture! 😉 I gold heat embossed it again. This time, since the paint wasn’t completely dry, I got a few spots of gold on other sections too, but I let it be – I liked that look too! 😉
Once it dried, I used Spellbinders Label 24 die to cut a panel for the sentiment from kraft cardstock. I stamped the sentiment from Penny Black Flower sparks using Versamark Watermark ink and then gold heat embossed it. I then blended in some Gathered Twigs distress ink in the center and sides, for some added texture.
I then foam mounted the watercolor panel on a kraft card base, and then foam mounted the sentiment piece on top. For embellishing, I added some gold sequins.
For the second piece, I used a very light grey ink to stamp the image on a watercolor paper piece and then watercolored it. I then die cut this using Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangles die and foam mounted it on a white cardbase.
On top of this, I used a couple of sprigs using dies from Pink Fresh Studio Dainty Blossoms. For the sentiment, I used sentiment stamps Concord & 9th Cuddles & Hugs, and die cuts from Neat & Tangled Journaling Alpha, which I watercolored in grey and stacked with a few more die cuts. I then foam mounted the whole thing on top of the watercolored panel. I also used a few gemstones for embellishing.
I hope you are inspired by my cards! Check out the Seize the Birthday blog for more inspiration from out fabulous DT and also from our talented Surprise Party Guest, Annie! And don’t forget to join the party! 🙂
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Oh, wowzers… two BBs = Bold Beauties :)! Can’t take my eyes off your first card, but the 2nd is gorgeous too!
Thank you so much Cris!
This is a great background stamp, and I love how you used it on these two cards! Such different looks with different colours!
Thank you very much Lindsey!
Two bold and colorful designs that are perfect for this challenge.
Thank you Barbara!
I loved the beautiful geometric backgrounds you have created for both the cards..first one is quite bold n dramatic while I loved the no-line look of second one and the card design too !
Thank you so much Pooja!
I learn so much from you Ashwini! Love both of the cards! They are both so different because of the choice of colors. And then I never thought to heat emboss for the second time. Thanks so much for your constant inspiration and ideas.
Thank you so much Nancy! And I have to admit, the feeling is mutual! I’ve learnt a lot from you too!! 😘
Wow, great job watercoloring both of your cards. So bold and different. Love them both.
Thank you so much JoAnn!!
Love your take on the Topping, Ashwini !!! The gold heat embossed one with the bold colors are gorgeous but I really love the color combination of the second card!!!
Thank you so much TaeEun! Coming from you, that means a lot!
Fabulous stamping and colouring on these cards Ashwini, both so eyecatching, Cathy x
Thank you very much Cathy!!
I can’t pick a favorite! I love both of these cards, especially the embossing and color choices. Bold and Beautiful!
Thank you so much Annie!
Love how you changed up the colours for two completely different looks! These are both so fun – great geometric pattern.
Thank you so much Glenda!