Today I got some happy mail... a large package of cardstock, stamps, dies and ribbon from PaperTrey Ink. One of the stamp sets in my package is the newly released Trendy Treetops. And lucky for me... because when I was looking at the Trendy Treetops gallery I noticed that the set is now sold out! So, first up is the card I made using Trendy Treetops. I admit to not sticking strictly to the sketch, but the main idea is still there. I stamped the trunk using Hero Arts Latte chalk ink and then one of the tree top images using Hero Arts Grass chalk ink. If you have never had the opportunity to try the Hero Arts Chalk inks you really should. Stamping with them is pure pleasure as they result in rich, vibrant images. I added a few little buttons and the word "thanks" that is also in the set to finish off the card.
The second card uses a Hero Arts set called Trees for All Seasons and a sentiment from a Stamps of Life set Trees2Build. For this card I used another Hero Arts chalk ink called Iris. After stamping the tree image and trimming it out I noticed that the color of the ink is an almost exact match to the recently release PTI Autumn Rose double stitch ribbon!! I'm pretty darn excited about that because the fewer inks I have to buy, the better! Anywhoo... I backed the image with a little square of black cardstock and then added a piece of the Autumn Rose ribbon. Super, super simple, but perfect for the Less is More challenge. Both cards work for the current CAS-ual Fridays challenge, as well. One final thing I have to share. As I was editing my photos just a short time ago, my wee one, Gabriel, came up to see what I was doing. He stopped and said "You make beautiful cards, mom!" Now I ask you, how sweet is that? Thanks for stopping by....
Supplies: Cardstock: PTI white & black; Stamps: PTI, The Stamps of Life & Hero Arts; Inks: Hero Arts & Memento; Buttons: PTI; Ribbon: PTI
Both of these are great Rosemary, I love the addition of the button/ribbon detail.
ReplyDeleteThese are both beautiful Rosemary... I think the choice of colour for your second card is inspired,.. it works beautifully. and you know what they say... 'Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings, comes the truth!'
ReplyDeleteYour wee one was SO right!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Hello Rosy! What a great idea for using the tree for the sketch! Great card!
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Christine
Two beautiful cards. I have a stamp similar to the second one and never know what to do with it - thanks for the inspiration.
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I like them both, but the first one is the best IMHO.
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They're both lovely, Rosemary! I do love your cute little tree!
ReplyDeletetwo lovely cards. It's funny because I had the same idea for as your first one but I changed my mind and did something else. It's really cute.
ReplyDeleteGabriel is right, you do make beautiful cards. Love the way you interpreted the sketch in the first one. Both are perfectly LIM :)
ReplyDeleteabsolutley beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnother fab card again Rosie, awww yes how sweet a comment from Gabriel, ( love that name too):) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteOops card(S) I mean't to say!:) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of these. Such a great take on the sketch! Cheers,
ReplyDeleteShanna :)
Both CAS cards so lovely!
ReplyDeleteTell Gabriel we love him! That is such a sweet thing to say! As for PTI they make me mad!!! How can they, month after month, release new sets and then run out of stock immediately! It DRIVES ME CRAZY! One of two months of getting it wrong is ok, but NOT EVERY month! Anyway, it was going to be on my last order from them before leaving for SA and it was sold out! Bummer! Nevertheless, it's pure pleasure looking at what you created Rosemary! And as for HA Chalk inks! The absolute best! I want them all! (Sory for the rant!)
ReplyDeleteboth are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards Rosie, I love the ribbon behind the topper:) Gabriel is obviously a boy of extremely good taste!
ReplyDeleteVal x
Really love them both. Need to get my hands on that Tree Tops set! x
ReplyDeleteLove how you added the folded ribbon behind the focus of your card, great idea!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful, Rosemary! Perfect CAS design!
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards. I like the tree, but the second was is beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteHi, Rosemary! WOW, I love both of these CAS cards! You make the most beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteYEAH, I received that wonderful PTI set last week. Thanks for the inspiration!
Your sweet son has terrific taste! He is absolutely correct! I loved reading this adorable story. Thanks for sharing it.
both are so cute!
ReplyDeleteWell, looks like your son has the same great eye for beautiful cards as his mommy. Love both cards. Glad to hear the HA ink is such a good match, too!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness--you've done it again! Terrific cards, Rosemary. I had my eye on that PTI set, but didn't order it--should have! I also have that HA set & have trouble using it, but you've inspired me with this card--I just love it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at CAS-ual Fridays!
Laura
Gabriel is sooooo right! Two stunning cards.
ReplyDeleteDelightful designs! The buttons and ribbon are the perfect accents!
ReplyDeleteI'm just loving all these CAS cards this week and your tree card is just making me smile...I love the added buttons :0)
ReplyDeleteLove the squared tree too, the ribbon banner is so pretty :0)
Jenny x
Two beautiful cards Rosemary! Love them both. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteTwo stunning cards Rosemary as always.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
Such beautiful cards, "simply" lovely
ReplyDeleteYour cards are both awesome Rosemary!
ReplyDeleteCAS perfection! The buttons on the tree are sweet!
ReplyDeleteHappy mail, indeed! I love your tree. The addition of buttons is so sweet. Also love the pink square with the fabulous ribbon behind it. Yes - beautiful cards. Ann
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful Rosie
ReplyDeleteThank you very much
mandi
"Less is More"
Two really beautiful cards! Love that tree!
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These trees are ca-ute! Love the added button :) Thanks for playing this week at CAS-ual Fridays!
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