Tuesday 15 June 2021

Floral Frenzy at Altenew Fan Group.

 Hi there.  Today is my last day of sick leave and I have been doing some more crafting.  Over at the Altenew Fan Group on Facebook, there is a new challenge taking place.  Each month there will be a two week challenge.   The first one is this month and it's "Floral Frenzy"  I made a couple of cards today...

First up -


For this one I used Altenew's "Natures Blossoms" set as my main flower.   I used Martian Terrain inks - Pastel Sunrise, Sunrise Burst, Red Canyon Clay and Mahogany Bark and Nature's Wonders - Misty Moon, Marshland, Sea Forest.  I also added some Almond Butter, Milk Chocolate and Expresso inks for the centre.  I used the simple colouring stencil to add the Pastel Sunrise as a base layer.   I decided I want a frame so I cut a simple frame with some layering rectangle dies.  I trimmed the bits where the frame would have covered the flower.  I added a sentiment from "Our Friendship Blooms" and added some black gems.  I layered the panel onto a black layer and onto a leather textured base. 

I'm adding this to The Flower Challenge - CAS

and my second card is a slimline one


 My main floral is from "Our Friendship Blooms" and I used a total of 12 different inks  from Altenew to stamp my layers. I used the co-ordindating die to cut out the floral.  When I added the Coral Berry to the lily, I forgot to condition the stamp and I ended with a little spot that didn't get coloured, so I fixed it by adding some white gel pen dots and was really pleased with the outcome.  I die cut a panel from white card with a Sunny Studio die and used a Tim Holtz Burlap with some Hazelnut ink.  I then lightly blended Vanilla Cream over the whole panel before adding a black layer behind it. The sentiment is from the same stamp set.  To make my vase I took the tall vase from "Mod Vases" and stamped in onto the back of some patterned paper and fussy cut it out.  I added some white gel pen around the edge.  I stuck this to the base card and then after trimming off the stems, added dimensional tape to the back of the floral.  I added 4 layers of card behind the panel to give it some extra dimension onto a white base. 

I really enjoy playing with my Altenew florals....and loved today's cards.   I'm much better today, but still not 100%, however it's off to work again tomorrow.  With annual leave and sick leave I have been off for 2 1/2 weeks.  It's going to be a long day! 





8 comments:

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Two stunning creations Dawn. Hope you’re feeling lots better now. Hugs, Wends xoxo

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Two stunning creations Dawn. Hope you’re feeling lots better now. Hugs, Wends xoxo

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Two stunning creations Dawn. Hope you’re feeling lots better now. Hugs, Wends xoxo

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Oooo - two floral beauties, Dawn!! Especially love the slimline with the background stenciling!!

kiwimeskreations said...

WOW Dawn, these are amazing - stunning florals!! Well done you, and all the best for starting work again.
Stay safe
Blessings
MAxine

Greta said...

Hope you survived being back at work! Your cards are just gorgeous, Dawn!

TaeEun said...

Both are beautifully designed cards in CAS style! The black rectangle frame helps to keep the focus on the main flower even more! Thank you so much for playing at The Flower Challenge!

Betty said...

two fantastic cards, Dawn - that tall vase slimline is wonderful!!