Monday, June 18, 2012

Primrose Blessings & Simply Jane Framed

I've popped away for a bit to show you another couple of cards card I've made this past weekend...one using a free digital primrose image from Free Vintage Digital Stamps and can be found here!

I did some research to see how to color the delicious primroses, and found some fabulous pictures of blue ones--and it coordinated with the colors in the Frilly & Funkie inspiration picture, so I decided to go with that! :)

Here's the card (sorry for the poor photo quality)~

Details~



For these fabulous challenges~

Digi Haven: Floral Images (see link above for where I got my image)



I hope you like it!  I had fun finally using the postcard embossing folder I bought over a month ago! ;)

And here's the second card~

Details~


For these fabulous challenges~

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This card gave me fits.  I ruined about 5 pieces of acetate trying to get my vision into fruition!  But I have to say, it was worth it!  I LOVE the way this turned out! :)   Like I said above, this card really reflects my love for Jane Austen--I'm an Austen girl through and through!  I've learned so much about life from reading her books and I think I'd love to meet her right away when I get to heaven! ;) 

 Don't forget that I have blog candy, and I hope you join in some of these fabulous challenges!  Happy stamping, friends! :)

31 comments:

Tara Cardwell said...

Stunning use of acetate - I hate the stuff - always gives me issues - just looking at options for CASual Friday now and crying....

Also wanted to say that I've replied to your email about my prize from Technique Tuesday (did it 2pm my time today, it's 9.30 pm now) so was worried you hadn't got it reading the comment you left on my blog today.

Tara

Denise@DigiHaven said...

Beautiful, beautiful card Mynnette! I love the design and the coloring is wonderful. I also found this free digi print on the Free Vintage Digitals Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Free-Vintage-Digital-Stamps/213228305421194#!/photo.php?fbid=311787645565259&set=a.213235198753838.51673.213228305421194&type=3&theater It's so pretty! Thanks for playing with us on Digi Haven. ♥ Denise @ Digi Haven.

Anonymous said...

wow! these are stunning! Gorgeous cards! Thanks for joining our Freebie Flower challenge at Digi Haven this week.
Tammy DH DT

Dana said...

This is such a pretty card. Nice job. (I like your second card also...neat effect). Thanks for playing at Digi Haven.
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judit said...

Oh, Mynette! These are stunning cards! Love them both! The colours and that acetate! Fantastic! Hugs, judit x

Deb Neerman said...

These are absolutely gorgeous ... fabulous job on coloring the primroses, they look beautiful!

Lisa Elton said...

Your research on the primrose paid off Mynnette...they look beautiful! And the postcard embossing is divine. Now about this Jane Austin card...WOW oh WOW pretty!!

Elizabeth Hart said...

I love how this turned out also with the clear acetate. It really added depth and interest to this very pretty vintage card. Thanks so very much for joining us this time at the Gingerloft Challenge.

trisha too said...

Lovely, lovely cards, Mynnette--and thank you for the fun digi sentiments!!

:)

Bernardine Cuttino said...

This is card is gorgeous and stunning. Love it. Hugs

Ali said...

WOW! What a GREAT card!! I LOVE your clever design and use of the "scrap" rubber.......SO CREATIVE!! :)
Plastic Cards

Jacqueline said...

Gorgeous cards Mynnette - love the colour of your Primroses - Jacqueline xx

Unknown said...

Hi Mynnette. I'm sorry I have been away for so long. I hope now I can get back into visiting all my friends blogs! I LOVE your cards, especially the first one. Just gorgeous!
hugs,
Ellen

Suzanne B aka brookfies said...

Hi Mynette, have missed my visits for the last couple of weeks. Got to say that the first card (green one) has to be an absolute fave of mine to date...its more than stunning imo! Suzanne xx

Joan Ervin said...

WOW!!! Your primrose image is colors beautifully and I just love the silhouette...what gorgeous cards!!!!

Marjie Kemper said...

What a gorgeous image! Love how you've colored it, and your spin on the photo challenge. Thanks for joining us at Frilly & Funkie this week!

Michelle said...

Mynnette - Wow! I love both of these cards! The postcard embossing is beautiful! I think I may have to find that folder! And I'm glad you persisted with the acetate! The silhouette on there looks wonderful! Thanks for joining us this week at SSiC!
Blessings,
Michelle

Gayatri said...

Very very pretty card, Mynette! The Simply Jane frame and silhouette sit perfectly against the pretty flower background. Love it. Thanks for playing along with us @ CAS-ual Fridays :)

Vicky Hayes said...

I love both of these Mynnette! What gorgeous colouring and layout on the first and I love the way you used the acetate over that gorgeous DP on the second. Vicky x

Sandy Trefger said...

So pretty! Love that postcard embossing! Thanks for joining us again with Digi Haven and hope to see you on the next challenge too!

Anonymous said...

OMG Mynnett these are stunning !!!I bow down to your greatness, I loved the first card so much I went and got the image and will practice with my new markers i bought today after my own colouring fiasco. So beautifully crafted. The second is fabulous and i just love silhouette beautiful work once again the layering of the acetate over the beautiful dp is just divine.

Marie

Tracey McNeely said...

Such a gorgeous card for CAS-ual Mynnette.

Stephanie Washburn said...

SO elegant and pretty! Thanks for playing along with us at CAS-ual Fridays! :)

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

Absolutely beautiful work! Your first card is sensational - wonderful simplicity and the texture you have achieved and that image is gorgeous - what beautiful color work too! I love your take on the photo inspiration - very clever and creative. Your second card is just lovely too. Such pretty paper and terrific crisp stamping on the acetate - I always blur mine when I try that. So happy you joined in the fun with us this week at Frilly and Funkie!

Hugs,
Linda

Tracey said...

These cards are awesome. I love the papers and colours you chose. Your primroses turned out amazing! I love the embellishments too. WOW!!

Victoria said...

Beautiful colouring ---- just gorgeous!!! I love the Austen silhouette on the second card too. It looks great above that SU paper.

Teresa Kline said...

gorgeous card creations....fabulous details and embellies...hope you have a fun weekend!

enjoy *~*

Unknown said...

Acetate is such a tricky thing to use the right way it can be frustrating but I'm glad you achieved your vision! Both cards look fabulous! Thanks for joining us this week at Stampin' Sisters in Christ!

Karen said...

Love your primrose image and the coloring is great. TFS at Digi Haven.

Janis Lewis said...

Both of these are so pretty! Thanks for playing with us at Paper Playtime. If you haven't already, I'd love you to check out my other challenge blog Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges
(http://pausedreamenjoychallenges.blogspot.com/).
Have a great Monday! :) Janis

Cyndi said...

Both cards are so creative! Thanks for joining us at Lollipop Crafts for June!