Sunday, May 20, 2012

DeNami Blog Hop: Pretty Pastels


Welcome to my entry for the DeNami Pretty Pastel Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from Michelle Gross:  http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/

I am really excited to be part of this hop--it is my first Blog Hop and thank you so much for participating!

Here is my first card:  


For this hop, I wanted to do some embossing on vellum.  I used Denami J30 Tulips and stamped on a vellum overlay with first Lime pigment ink from Clearsnap, and then with Orchid pigment ink from Clearsnap.  I used a stamp positioner to form the layout of the tulip trios, and then stamped each in turn, taking time to do the green leaves first, and then the pink flowers.  It took 6 passes, but I think they each stamped and embossed cleanly this way.  I then colored the back of each tulip, turning the vellum over, with coordinating colors of Tombow markers.   I then adhered the panel to a pink A2 notecard with Xyron adhesive.
     Next, I heat embossed CL-GD002 Spring Garden canopy using white ink and white powder on a separate vellum panel.  I again colored the back of the vellum with Tombow markers.  I cut out around the scallops and then adhered this panel below the tulips with Xyron adhesive.  Last, I stamped F148 Thanks a Bunch at the bottom of the notecard with Memento Rosebud permanent dye ink.
     This card is great when you need a flat card for mailing purposes.    The only dimension is in the heat embossing but the embossing gives it a lovely dimensional look.

     But, you might like a more layered look.   Here is another card with the same materials and the same technique, but the card has more layers.    This time I did not adhere the vellum with adhesive, but used a folded peice of vellum, laying it over a white notecard and attaching it with a ribbon.  I added a few extra butterflies this time from the Spring Garden set, and stamped the canopy with Orchid pigment ink before heat embossing with clear powder.


Thank you so much for looking!  Here is your next stop on the Blog Hop:  Tammy Hobbs at:   http://somewhereunderthesune.blogspot.com/

If you get lost along the way, you can always return to the DeNami site to get re-directed:  http://www.denami.blogspot.com/

Be sure and leave a comment if you want to be entered into the drawing for the prizes!

  Happy Hopping!

34 comments:

  1. Both are just gorgeous! Pretty and Pastel indeed! Welcome to your first DeNami Blog Hop!

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  2. So pretty and welcome to your first DeNami Blog hop....are you addicted yet....lol!!

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  3. I love parchment embossing - and this is so perfect with the pastel theme. Beautiful!

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  4. Jane these are incredible! I can't believe this is your first hop, your cards are so good. The vellum stamping sounds like a lot of work, but the results are so pretty, it's worth it! And that white embossed border is AWESOME!

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  5. Both of your cards are amazing. I'll bet you love creating. I can see that you put your heart into your work.

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  6. Jane . . . my goodness but this is GORGEOUS work. The embossing is fabulous, and all the extra effort was worth it. I keep going back to look, and look again! It is FABULOUS. The white embossing on the pink is lovely. The white design is also very beautiful. No way that I could decide between the two. GREAT job! (insert applause)

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  7. beautiful! the white is so crisp and the colors perfect for the stamps you've used. gorgeous designs!!!

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  8. I am really impressed. I am in awe of how much work went into these cards! Absolutely delightful! ~ This is my first blog hop too, are you having as much fun as I am?

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  9. You sure put a lot of work into this card and that is why it is awesome. I love it. I am pinning it to my 'cards' board on Pinterest.

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  10. Great job for your first hop! Love this card! Love the embossing on vellum and the stamping and watercolor effect! Beautiful card!

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  11. Beautiful entry for your first hop Jane! I hope to see more of your pretty work!!

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  12. You've inspired me to get out that tulip stamp--love your work!

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  13. Really pretty Jane, but your cards always are. Thank you for letting us enjoy your work.

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  14. Pretty card. Great idea using a different technique. Coloring on the back sure softens the look. Nice job.

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  15. I love the colored in white embossing. Looks like watercolor! Very pretty!

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  16. Such a great idea to use the white embossing. Very elegant.

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  17. Colorful and delicate! I forget to use my vellum, so thanks for the great ideas!

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  18. Love the soft, delicate watercolor feel of your cards! :)

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  19. Beautiful cards once again. They are such beautiful colors, just right for spring/summer.

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  20. Wow, these are gorgeous! Love those flowers and all the elegant details!

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  21. This card is beautiful! I love the tulips!

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  22. Both cards are delightful! The white embossing gives the feel of embroidery work and I love it! Will have to try the reverse coloring on vellum some time as it is so very nice! Hope you hop back for another blog hop now that you have this one mastered!

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  23. Oh so pretty! I like the one with the butterflies best, so cute!

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  24. Both of your cards are so pretty! I love the embossing on the vellum. Vellum always seems to make a card look and feel a little more special. Thanks for sharing these pretty ideas! :)

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  25. These are beautiful, Jane. You did a fantastic job on your very first blog hop. Hope you'll join us again!!

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  26. The first card is super cute, but the second one...Ohh I'm in puffy heart love with it!! Great take on the theme and congrats on your first hop! I really hope to see you in more :)

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  27. The delicate borders are stunning, very pretty cards.

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  28. Both cards are beautiful! Great job!

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  29. What a gorgeous pair cards, just dripping with lovely pastels! I love how you used vellum in these. So impressive!

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  30. WONDERFUL creations! That embossing REALLY pops!!

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  31. Wow....flotsam details!

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  32. BEAUTIFUL Springtime creations!!! LOVE the embossing, coloring, and your stamp choices!!!

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