I did end up grabbing those final pieces of patterned paper that were already cut up to make two more cards – this time a different approach but again similar cards.
This time I went for the Sahara Sand as the base and this gorgeous butterfly themed paper and teamed it with lots of the Pierced bloom die cuts.
On both I stuck the paper down on the base of the cardstock and then ran it through the painted texture embossing folder. I love the look that this gives (and it reminds me of Artex walls from the 80’s!)
I chose the pierced bloom die cuts I thought worked well with the colours – pink, Kraft, blackberry bliss and white. I also added in those flower embellishments with the little wooden beads in the centre that I think work so well with these papers and the floral die cuts.
I added a nest of thread too to add in that softer texture.
On the first card I added a little banner behind the sentiment again from my stash of ready made die cuts.
This second card I added in the pink circle to ground the floral elements and the sentiment.
On this I also added that little touch of metallic with the rose gold leaf and flower centre.
So I’ve finally finished with the pouch that I put together of this paper and some die cut elements back in January but it’s been good to revisit all through the year and have a rethink on any plans I had for these papers. I must admit it also became a bit of a challenge to me as I kept veering away from getting this project done as it wasn’t always appealing to me. Funny how it sometimes works against you having a grab and go type project there!
Ah well! it is done now and really happy with how this pair of cards worked!
Happy crafting!
Catherine
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