Today I'm sharing two cards I made with a gorgeous Dove of Peace die that I won over at the playground (thank you, Di!). This is the first time I've used it so this is my NBUS item! If you don't know what NBUS means, please check out Darnell's fun challenge over at djkardkreations!
Card #1
I made a watercolour background and splattered it with water droplets to add some texture. The watercolour panel was then die-cut with Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangles. I finished it off with a few clear sequins.
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Card #2
I made a watercolour background and splattered it with water droplets to add some texture. The watercolour panel was then die-cut with Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangles. I adhered four decorative corner die-cuts (La-La Land Crafts) and finished it off with some clear sequins
Which card to you prefer? I can't decide!
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Both of these cards are gorgeous! I love that Dove of Peace and the backgrounds you created are beautiful! Thanks for playing along with us at DL.ART Challenges!
ReplyDeleteWell I love both cards Kitty! So nice to see you using the die set - wonderful backgrounds as well! I do like how the corner die you used sort of echoes the swirls in the dove's tail, They look like they were made to go together!
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Di xx
This is fab. LOVE those colours! x
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so beautiful and gorgeous watercolor background panel. Thank you for joining us at Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party.
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Nope. I can't decide either. They are both lovely. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely Kitty, super background and great use of your dies, many thanks for joining us again at Allsorts challenge.
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They are both so gorgeous!! I love the backgrounds!! The dove is beautiful!! Too hard to choose since they are both fabulous my friend!! Thank you so much for playing along at DL.ART!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)
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These are so beautiful. I just love the white images on those pretty backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteKitty, these are gorgeous cards! Your watercolor backgrounds are so beautiful! Just perfect for showcasing that lovely dove die!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my hedgehog card. I spend quite a bit of my craft money at Gina's store, but I like to tell myself it's good to support local businesses! Plus Gina has become a friend over the years, so if I'm going to spend money on dies anyway (and I know I am!), I like to buy from her.
On another note, we are looking for guest designers over at Twisted Thursday. Would you be interested? You'd get free digi stamps to use in your card(s). My email is carrieannsheridan@gmail.com. Just send me an email if you are interested. You are so talented! We would love to showcase your work!
Two beautiful cards. I love the backgrounds. If I had to pick a favourite, I think it would be #1 - the CAS design really makes the lovely dove stand out. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Kitty, gorgeous blues.
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I can't decide, too!! They are both so beautiful with your fab backgrounds!! The corners in the second one look gorgous, love them so much! But the first one is more delicate. This dove is wonderful and you have shown it so well! You are very talented my friend, you can make a wonderful card card with only a diecut and some ink!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards Kitty.
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Kuni
Beautiful cards with lovely backgrounds. Thanx for joining us at Winter Wonderland.
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Two fabulous creations, both with stunning backgrounds and a super image. To be honest I prefer the more CAS one without the corner dies.
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Wow, those dies really stand up beautifully to your bold backgrounds! These cards are both sensational, Kitty! I can't really decide which I like better. You'd think I would like the first one better, but I have to say those corner elements really add a WOW factor to the dove's swirly design. Thank you so much for the shoutout and for playing in my NBUS Challenge #7!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteThis lovely die cut dove shows up beautifully on the gorgeous blue background. Both of these cards are really lovely.
ReplyDeleteJean x
Lovely cards ,the backgrounds are beautiful and show off the dove beautifully
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards Kitty. I love them both, especially the backgrounds. Thanks so much for joining us at Winter Wonderland. Lou DT xo
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards!
ReplyDeletenice color and pretty doves
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Fiki
So so beautiful, lovely new die! Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Kitty, your background is stunning with the dove die cut, and your water droplets turned out great, those are tricky to do! Hugs, Donna
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Kitty, your background is stunning with the dove die cut, and your water droplets turned out great, those are tricky to do! Hugs, Donna
ReplyDeleteSo calm and cool! Congrats on your winning this beautiful dove die! Love the BG with water droplets, amazing!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards. Love the dove die.
ReplyDeleteValerija xx
Both beautiful card's Kitty thank you for joining us over on
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Dianne xx
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Hi Kitty both beautiful card's thank you for joining us over on
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Dianne xx
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Two beautiful cards, I love the gorgeous background you've made for the peace birds.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
These are fantastic Christmas creations! Thanks for playing at Creative Inspirations this fortnight! xxx
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous, fabulous background. since you asked and I'm a more is better person I like the one with the corners just a tad more than the other.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win! That's a really neat die, and you did a fabulous job using it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win! That's a really neat die, and you did a fabulous job using it!
ReplyDeleteThey're both looking amazing. I really like the clean feel of the first, the second one feels more feminine with the corner borders. They're so similar and yet so different!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and great use of colour and watercolouring too Kitty ;) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteFirst congratulations for winning those lovely dies. You've made two beautiful cards with them. I think my choice would be the second. I love those corners that match so well with the tail of the dove. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteOh WOW-- love the stunning colours and die you used!! Thanks for joining us at Christmas Cards All Years 'Round! Please join us again soon! ~ Ali (CCAYR DT)
ReplyDeleteYour peace dove looks stunning!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at the Rudolph day Challenge!
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Dr Sonia
Fabulous, Kitty. I love that beautiful blue. The corner die I covet. Beautiful peace dove, too. I wish we lived next door. It would be fun to create together AND I'd be borrowing those dies. Hmm............I wonder how many miles we are from each other? LOL.
ReplyDeleteStunning ink work!! Love it. Thanks for joining in the fun with the Fab 'n' Funky 'Anything Goes' challenge this week. We're so glad you did! Come and play again next challenge too. Hugs, Wends xoxo Fab 'n' Funky DT
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful inky cards. I can not pick a fave...they are both wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part in the Aug Rudolph Days Challenge.
Two super cards. Thanks for sharing with us at Winter Wonderland this time. Good luck and we would love to see you again next time. Christine DT x
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful cards. I love the background. Thanks for sharing with us at Inspiration Destination this week. Good luck!!! Patricia
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are wonderful. Thank you very much for joining our challenge at ABC Christmas Challenge and good luck.
ReplyDeleteDorte x
Beautiful cards, so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteLovely backgrounds to the birds.
Kitty, I can't pick! They're both sooo pretty! Well, I may just *barely* favor the paler one, but just by a smidge....lol! Nice work Kitty! :)
ReplyDeletewow, amazing blues, you really know how to make stunning background!
ReplyDeleteBoth are so beautiful! What a fantastic die! And those corners! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Kitty. Thank you for playing along with our Challenge at Digi Designs. We would love to see you again ... Anet DTx
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning! Love the gorgeous background. Simple yet they speak the language of Christmas. So glad you joined us at Rudolph Days!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards - the blue background is the colour of lovely summer sky. Visiting today with my DT hat on, so thank you for joining us at Christmas Cards All Year Round.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Wow, so amazing and great background!!
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these are beautiful, I love blue Christmas cards. thank you for joining us at creative inspirations this fortnight.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne xx
congrats on winning the beautiful dove die -love the fabulous backgrounds
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Major gorgeousness, pretty die and looks great on a simple layout. Like a few sequins, perfect with water drop texture. Annabel x
ReplyDeleteAwesome background and graceful design! Thank you so much for joining us at August Rudolph days challenge! xx
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!! Thank you for joining us at CCAYR, good luck!!! Amy DT
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely cards . Thanks for joining us at Holly Jolly Christmas challenge.Neva
ReplyDeleteGreat cards - love the backgrounds you've created.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Christmas Cards All Year Round and we hope to see you again soon.
Helen x
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I Love how the dove stands out on the beautiful background . Thank you for joining the DL.ART Thankful Thursday August Linky Challenge.
ReplyDeleteYour clever backgrounds make beautiful cards with that lovely die from Di, .which doesn't really need much more except those sequins, so I slightly prefer #1 xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at allsorts Tracy X
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the gorgeous backgrounds.Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those vibrant blue tones are like a serene dusty sky, or amazing blue jewels! Thanks for describing your background watercolor method! XXOO
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering both of my CHNC challenges with your lovely crafting - hope to see you again soon. x
ReplyDeleteI love the water colored panels! Truly beautiful cards! Thanks for joining us at Pile It On!
ReplyDeleteYour backgrounds are fabulous...just beautiful! Thanks for joining Fun~day Friday at Jo's Scrap Shack.
ReplyDeleteLove the intense blue of your backgrounds, the white die cuts just pop against it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at HLS. :0)
Lovely cards. Not sure which I like best...both are just so lovely and elegant. Thanks for joining us at Holly Jolly this week for our "Non-Traditional Colours" challenge. Hope to see you again. Good luck.
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Fabulous cards - gorgeous colours!
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Helen x
These are beautiful cards. Love the birds of peace.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these with us at Fussy and Fancy.
Hugs Sharon x
what a lovely card, so peacefull and lovely, love the background as well, lots of hugs and love, cuddles to your lovely furbabys, xxx, Marion
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Thank you for joining us for our “Anything With Wings" challenge at Di’s Digi Designs. Hope to see you again.
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