Friday, March 11, 2016

Hugs and Birthday Wishes



Hello and happy Friday.  I fell in love with Michele's card at this week's MUSE Challenge #156 and had to make time to play along.


I was inspired by Michele's sponging, her diagonal design and her die cutting technique.


I masked off the upper 2/3 of my card front and sponged a light layer of Distress Tumbled Glass ink over the open 1/3 of the card.  


Then, I used a Hero Arts stencil and sponged more Tumbled Glass and Mermaid Lagoon inks over the area, die cut and then inlaid back my Hugs word die (layered a few times).  I added the rest of my sentiment with foam tape.

I am also entering this card at Simon Says Monday make your own background.


Here is the first version of the card I made.  I did not sponge the area with Tumbled Glass ink first, and my second Distress Ink was Broken China.


I liked this version, but wanted to try it with more sponging because I thought that the die cut word did not stand out enough.


I will enter this card at Addicted to Stamps and More #184.



I still can't get enough of the adorable pandas from ME Pandamonium.  I used that set to make a birthday card for my mom, who always visits the pandas at the San Diego zoo whenever she is in town.  


I am also entering this card at A Blog Named Hero where the challenge is Rainbow, and Simon Says Wednesday A Bit O Green.  My birthday sentiment is from Hero Arts Birthday Messages, one of my very first stamping purchases and something that I still use all the time.





Thanks for Visiting




30 comments :

  1. OH! Yes please! Swooning with delight at your cards Joyce. Full of fun and vibrant colours. I particularly love the 2 versions of Michele's MUSE card using some of favourite colours. Awesome inspiration and thanks as always. Sarah x

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  2. Great take on the Muse inspiration. The deep blues are gorgeous. And I love the adorableness of your second card Joyce.

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  3. Fabulous take on the muse, and the blues are gorgeous. I like the double layer of the blues.

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  4. Three beautiful cards! LOVE the Muse blues.... so pretty!

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  5. Fun cards Joyce. I love the sponging and the card design on the first two and that cute little panda card is just too adorable.

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  6. Wow, these are stunning Joyce! Love your take on the MUSE! That panda is adorable and I can see why you like him.

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  7. love your sponging technique combined with die cuts

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  8. OH MY.....you are amazing. I am in love with that sweet little panda bear and those balloons are just as amazing. Your sweet hug cards are fabulous too, love sponging, so perfect!

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  9. OH my goodness, Joyce!!! I am so delighted that you've played cards with us at Muse! I love the first attempt because of the subtle play of camouflaged coloring, but both are spectacular, as is this adorable Panda!!! Wow! This is me, very happy ...
    =]

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  10. Joyce your cards are beautiful! You really nailed the Muse inspiration with three gorgeous versions! Those panda are so fun! Thank you for sharing with us at Muse this week!

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  11. wow, gorgeous cards Joyce! Love the sponged card! xx

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  12. Wowza did you ever do a great job for the Muse challenge!! Beautiful cards Joyce and that Panda is just too cute!!

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  13. Beautiful creations! Love the panda with the balloons...totally adorable! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “A Bit O’ Green” Challenge!

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  14. Beautiful Muse card & I love the cheerful balloons!

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  15. Three very nice cards, I like the softness of the first blending but the 'hugs' does show up better in the second. Wonderful Muse card too.

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  16. How gorgeous! I cannot decide which one is my favorite! I love all of them!!
    thank you for playing along with us over Simon Says Stamp Monday Challange!
    hugs Zoey

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  17. Oh, your sponging looks great, Joyce!!!! What a beautiful flower stencil and lovely colours you've used!!!!! And I love how you've done the sentiment!!!! A great take on Michele's inspiration card!!!!
    And the little panda on you mom's card is just the cutest little thing with all his happy balloons!!!! Love the little gingham piece you've put him on and I do like the sentiment stamp that fits so perfectly on you sweet card!!!! So cute and your mom is going to love it as much as I do!!!
    Hope your weekend is great!!!

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  18. I was admiring the first 2 beautiful cards and then saw your panda card- it's so adorable.

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  19. Lovely card for Muse, Joyce. Truly, BEAUTIFULLY CAS! Thanks for playing along at ATSM.

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  20. A stunner in blue!!! And your birthday card is just so cute!

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  21. Beautiful sponging and layering on your first card! You nailed the case!
    And the panda on your second card looks so festive; a fun card! Enjoy the weekend!

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  22. Fantastic take on Michele's card! Love the colors! Your panda card is so adorable. That little guy would definitely send a birthday smile.

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  23. Gorgeous cards and I LOVE the sponged card and the pop up die cut partially sponged,especially love the color combination...Thank you for joining us at ATSM...Željka XX

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  24. Such gorgeousness, Joyce ... both those blue beauties are fabulous ... every time I see that Hugs set used I get itchy fingers ... I have it ... and need to play with it! Adorable balloon toting panda ... so sweet with those rainbow balloons! Hugs, Anita :)

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  25. Wonderful cards, Joyce! Your take on Michele's card is stunning! The panda being carried off with the balloons ~ ADORABLE! :-)

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  26. I love both versions of your Muse card Joyce, the blues you used are just stunning together and the stencil pattern is beautiful!!

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  27. Wow, your Muse card really caught my eye, simply stunning! And I love the first version too! Cx

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  28. I love both versions of your Muse card, Joyce! I love the different shades of blue Distress Ink, and the pattern is beautiful! Also, your Panda is adorable! Your mom is sure to love it, too :)

    As soon as I start feeling better, I'll be back for a real visit...Hugs, Barb

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  29. Love, love and love! A trio of delights...
    Hugs~c

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