I'm sharing a 6 x 6 inch birthday card today which I have been made using the gorgeous Ultimate Aqualicious Florals Cardmaking and Papercrafting digital download Kit from Opulence by Design Crafts.
Along with the 6 x6 white card base I used the John Next Door 6 x 6 inch Deco Frame Maker die set from his Frame Maker collection , which I based my card around. This is a fantastic die collection.
The Ultimate Aqualicious Florals Cardmaking and Papercrafting digital download kit contains 40 PDF pages - this one is another bumper kit with a great selection of shaped toppers, decoupage, panels, floral numbers, inserts etc, and the papers are just beautiful. Do have a look for yourself.
I chose the papers that I was going to use for my card, along with an insert for the inside of my card and changed my mind on the flowers which needed to be bigger and not reduced. There are a very good selection of flowers in this kit so I really didn't need to adjust anything to fit my project.
I also decided not to use my hydrangea die as I found it easier to cut out the hydrangeas from Amanda's papers and decoupage a few of the flower buds on top, rather than phaf about with tiny bits that come out of the die....some end up on the floor and the others end up like a jigsaw that never look the right way around....
To create some dimension under the hydrangea, I just added a few foam pads. I cut out about 3 of these hydrangeas and just slotted them together, using the roses to nestle them in, hiding any edges. I also added Diamond Sparkles Stickles glitter glue to the centre of the buds.
I have also die cut a set of John Next Door's Shadow Leaves with some of the paper left over from one of the kits. I keep a folder with my left over pieces of paper from my download kits as these are really hand for die cutting your flower and floliage. These leaf dies have a lovely embossed detail on them but unfortunately it doesn't show up in the picture. I added few die cut stems as fillers too and then added more Stickles glitter glue.
I have added my insert to coordinate with the front of the card
I made an 1/2 inch dimensional envelope using my Crafters Companion envelope maker board which came with my Ultimate Pro. I have had this for so many years and still use it all the time for scoring and box making.
I didn't add a sentiment to the front of my card as I didn't feel there was a place for it and apart from added a little shimmer to the edges of the petals (which unfortunately doesn't show up in the picture) using my clear glitter overlay brush pen along with edging the toppers with a Sakura stardust pen, my card is finished.
If you are interested in more inspiration and demos from Opulence by Design, you can follow her on Youtube
These were the hydrangeas in my garden this summer, hopefully they will flourish a little better next year.
Have a great day, whatever you have planned for yourself.
Happy Crafting
Challenges:
613 Ave Create - lots of leaves - Top Rocker
14 comments:
Absolutely gotrgeous card Michell, love the beautiful papers and flowers. I have been debating about those die-cut frames-my hydrangeas didn't do very well this year!
Carol x
A stunning floral card Michelle, gorgeous papers, love the dimension too.
xx
I am in awe of your decoupage. It has always been one of my favourite disciplines and in fact was the first that I tried.
Carol xx
Cd Sunday Plus DT
gorgeous card Michelle.........gr karin
This is gorgeous, I love the colours.
Pamela
CD Sunday Plus DT.
I too am a big fan of decoupage. Your card is gorgeous.
Hydrangea's always remind me of my Grandma!
Thanks for sharing with us.
Jo x
CD Sunday Plus DT
Beautiful card with soft gentle colours. I love all the decoupage layers and the little gems that look just like the centre of hydrangeas. Thank you for sharing with us.
Jocelyn x
CD Sunday Plus DT
Beautiful! Thank you for entering our challenge at 613 Avenue Create. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Regards,
Mia
Designer for 613 Avenue Create
Michelle you always make the most gorgeous cards. I love hydrangeas. My grandmother had them in her yard. Seeing them takes me back to happy memories. Hope you're having a good weekend!
cindys-greencricut
This is such a stunning card, inside and out literally. Ty for sharing with 613 Avenue Create this month.
Jill, DT Member
613 Avenue Create
Hi there, what a gorgeous card - love your design and colours. Thanks for joining in with us this month at Crafty Calendar Challenges - Sarah, DT.
Wonderful creation! Thank-you for joining us at the Crafts Galore Encore Challenge October "ATG".
Ileanaxx
This is such a beautiful card with so much texture and dimension! I hope you are on your way to a fun weekend.
Thank you all so much for your lovely comments x
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