you're amazing

It's been warmer here the last few weeks, with the trees now in full leaf and sunny days more frequent. Sitting under a tree in the garden yesterday, enjoying the shade and gentle rustling of the leaves inspired the idea of this card.  The Just Add Ink challenge this week provided a simple template and the round birch leaf shape fitted perfectly.

The birch leaf is stamped in Garden Green on Garden Green card, then fussy cut to show off the lovely detail. Mounted on an embossed card showing the elegant trunks of birch trees forming the perfect backdrop. Some ink daubing on the sentiment toned down the whiteness, tying it in with the colours. Finished off with a couple of dewdrops to signify the soft supple new leaves of the season. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

card: Garden Green, Whisper White, Crumb Cake

ink: Garden Green, Crumb Cake

stamp: Loyal Leaves

embossing folder: Woodland 

clear epoxy droplets

stamp: Altenew Sentiment Strips

I know you have the strength

Today I made a happy card. 

I will enter it in the Just Add Ink challenge #530. 

Just card, paper, stamp and ink. No die cuts, no embossing, no embellishments.  Simple and happy.

Positivity through colour, and hope using bright beautiful bunting.  Don't you just love bunting? I aimed to convey positivity shining out from the rain, through myriad colours and a positive affirmation.  

I hope you find some joy today.

Stampin' Up! supplies:

cardstock: shaded spruce base, coastal cabana, pumpkin pie, cherry cobbler, garden green, rich razzleberry, cajun craze, crushed curry, real red

paper: Forever Greenery DSP

ink: Shaded Spruce

stamp: Queen Anne's lace stamp set