My first card uses the 123 Martini Floor stamp from the Cocktails II (417) stamp set. It is embossed in Moss Star and colored with Copics. The background is done with the Hibiscus flower from the Hummingbirds and Flowers (451) stamp set and is Batik embossed (See Tips and Techniques) with more of the new Tuscany Star colors. You may remember I used these in the last blog hop on the punched flowers - obviously they're my favorites! The cardstock is also from Sparkle N Sprinkle - Grape Slushie and Guacamole. You can find complete directions here on the SNS website!
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Gerlinde (me)
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Gerlinde
Great use of the hibiscus and embossing powders to frame the martinis. But - my favorite is the second one - makes me start dreaming of another Caribbean cruise - sitting on the deck with an umbrella drink in my hand enjoying the beautiful sunset!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards but that 2nd one is really a great one. It almost looks like a photo.
ReplyDeleteThat second card is just amazing!!
ReplyDeleteNo favorite here - I love them BOTH equally - they're both awesome! Full of color & sparkling goodness! Anyone would love to get these beauties!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sunset card, WOW!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh Gerlinde! These are Wow and WOW!! Your second card is positively S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G.!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are absolutely gorgeous! I especially like the sunset! Beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully created cards but my very favorite is the cocktail that has the sunset scene behind in the oval cutout area. That is a knockout design!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a "wish I was there" card. And I'm going there with my inks and glitter today
ReplyDeleteI want a big, fruity drink right now! Love cards.
ReplyDelete~Angie
Love the sunset effect in the second card - and that cocktail looks good enough to drink! Love the batik embossing on the first card. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteWow how Amazing is this. love the colors and the Details are beautiful love the Stamps and the colors of the stamped flowers. The way you made the one card look like you were really at the beach and is super. the way the Water shimmers is perfect. thanks for sharing/
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. I especially like the delicate flowers. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove both cards. I really like the background on the first card and the beach scene on the second is very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteliked your use of glitter. it gave dimension to your cards
ReplyDeleteNow that second card could really use a flamingo in the corner! Ha!
ReplyDeleteI especially like your very colorful second card. The hibiscus flowers on the first card are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThis makes me want to grab a tropical drink and hang out by the pool.
ReplyDeleteWhat great use of these sets!! Your first is so delightfully funny and your second card is stunning with the awesome background you created!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so fun...and definitely putting me in the mood for warm nights, tropical drinks...and the beach!!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous Gerlinde! Love how you used the glitter for the batik background and in the sand and sea, they look wonderful! Hope you are doing well!
ReplyDeleteI love the beautiful colors on these tropical themed cards! Fabulous sparkle too :)
ReplyDeleteI especially liked the second card. The sparkle on the ocean and sand makes it look very real.
ReplyDeleteI love, love these cards. The sun in the card is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGerlinde, I really loved your cards. I especially loved the batik-style and all the glitter on the first card. The second card really wowed me. The insert with the beach was absolutely gorgeous. All the colors that you used created a beautiful picture, Thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteYour colors are phenomenal--the ocean, the sky behind the sun, and all the different colors on the hibiscus flowers. Superb!
ReplyDeleteWOWSER, Gerlinde! These are gorgeous cards! Love how the sunset is reflected partially in the cool tropical waters. The sand really reminds me of life at Malibu Beach, where flecks of shells and metals looked just like glitter! Your martini card is darling with the variety of EP colors in the background. Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteOut did yourself again, Gerlinde! Love them both, especially the cocktail card - looks like it is real water. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteAre those fun or what! Once again, you do amazing work!
ReplyDeleteI love all the use of the embossing powders and glitters...you did a great job with them....I especially like the scenic second card.
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