Friday, August 19, 2011

A Two-Fer Day

Well, am I bright today or what??!!!!!!! I bought this new embossing folder set called Fall Set by Sizzix (2/pkg.) and when I saw the Splitcoast Free for All challenge today (embossing), I was ready to use it. It is very bright and I had a bit of a time trying to get a good photo. I used a Marvy clever lever embossing punch called Oak Leaf and stamped my sentiment using a barrel of alphabet stamps I picked up at Hobby Lobby. The twine is Cappuccino.





It is also Queen for the Day challenge #74 on Splitcoast today. The newly crowned Queen is Carolyn aka snowmanqueen. I can't believe I didn't do a snowman card as I love them soooooo much. This is the card I cased.  The image is Stampendous Star Lilies and the sentiment is Flourishes Zinnias. Colored with Copics, used a doily, and punched a Martha Stewart classic butterfly on which I stamped the sentiment I have on my Spellbinder nested pennant. The dp in unknown and the blue cardstock is DCWV and a terra-cotta cardstock.

Have a wonderful weekend!!!!!

12 comments:

Dr Sonia S V said...

Yes Benzi it is such a bright and cheerful color! Love the texture its wonderful
Cheers
Sonia
http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

Crafterkhush said...

That first card is breath taking Benzi.. Absolutely love it.. what an amazing embossing folder.. that oak leaf beautifully compliments the card.. and the second card is magnificent too... great coloring and beautiful PP.. :-)

Ellen Taylor said...

Love your bright, fantastic fall card! Your coloring on your lilies is to die for! A couple of beauties for sure! Have a fabulous day!!!
El

Marisa said...

You used the EF on the top card fabulously with the added leaf! Wonderful bright CASE for the second with the touch of doily sticking out - well done on both!

Hussena said...

i just loved your first embossing card. what a beautiful texture, and the coloring in the second card is just amazing .love all the colors u have used, both your cards are so beautiful.

Joanne (jojot) said...

the first is fabulous....at SCS I unknowingly cheated today.....I didn't read the whole challenge...and went with embossing...oh well.....badddd girl I am....lol....fabulous emb. fldr. for fall.......and your second....the colors in the bkgd really pop your beautiful blooms....fantabulsou

Colleen Dietrich said...

Now THAT is how to use a detailed embossing folder! Whoo hoo! YOu've really done a great job by letting that fall scene shine on orange cardstock, with just a leaf and twine as accents. Way to go! ANd that second card has the most beautiful lilies! A beautiful card to honor 'snowmanqueen'.

Bernie said...

Wow what great cards! I love that you stamped you sentiment on the oak leaf on the first card and how the doily is peeking out on the second but they are both simply beautiful.
Blessings Bernie

Lynne in NI said...

Fabulous cards Brenda! LOVE your new embossing folder and the leaf makes a perfect tag, and gorgeous lillies too! Hope you're having a great weekend.

Davi said...

WOWZIE are these two fab card Brenda!! I love that embossed with the leaf so perfect for fall! Well you know flowers are my weakness so this second one is soooooo beautiful such a delightful combo with the image and dp :)

Julie said...

These are so pretty Brenda! Love, Love, Love that fall embossing folder! Gorgeous coloring and color palette on the second card!

Shirley said...

Both cards are just so Fall wonderful, lady!!