Summer is here and a rite of passage is coming for me in just a few weeks: one of my dearest friend’s has a daughter who is getting married.
Hello middle age!
No need to fret because it means creating a wedding card for the lovely young couple, and I was so geeked to get my hands on the new Whimsical Wildflower Frame from Gina K. Designs, a perfect set for creating wedding cards, birthday cards, sympathy and encouragement cards, and more!
I have a favorite combo of ink (courtesy of the rainbow) and that is Dusty Rose, Sweet Mango and Sweet Corn. They create such a pretty spread of color!
I also created a second version of this card, using only gold embossing ink, and adding in one more ink color, Jelly Bean Green.
This has a more lux feel to it, perhaps a bit more traditional for a wedding. But look at the shine:
I used a very small brush from my Life Changing Brushes set to add in a bit of green there the greenery appears. It’s not mean to be perfectly colored, just a soft blend of ink over the embossed image.
Today’s video shows you how I created the first card, and I’ll also bring in the all gold card at the end.
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
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Alma Dirpaul says
Love your cards. You might see me CASEing this on the color challenge. I hope that’s okay.
Cathy Zielske says
I would love it!
Donna Kozel says
Thank you for your inspiration! I also had to have 3 of the glue holders from Make It By Design…they came today and I’m ordering two more!!! Amazing company!
Cathy Zielske says
Yes, such smart design!
Sue Alger says
Both versions of your cards are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Cathy Zielske says
Thanks so much, Sue!
Babs says
Love this as a wedding card. I get so tired of all white cards. Plus you picked my favorite color combination. There were two tools shown in your video that weren’t listed. Could you please tell me where you found the orange stand that you set the Connect glue in when you weren’t using. I love it because my tube of Connect glue is always rolling away from me. Also, what are the small triangular pieces you use with your embossing powder? They look much easier to use than what I’m currently using.
Cathy Zielske says
Oh I always forget to list it! Sorry about that…. it’s from a shop on etsy:
https://ldli.co/e/99zedk
And for the triangular pieces… you mean the paper I am pouring my powder on? If so, that is just a piece of card stock folded in half! Or did you mean another tool?
Nora Noll says
WOW!! These two cards are just GORGEOUS!!!!
Cathy Zielske says
Thanks, Nora!
Patricia Wilson says
Well, you certainly gave me a different idea for a wedding card. Simple and luxurious. Love it.
Cathy Zielske says
Thanks for stopping by!
Susan Pickardt says
Beautiful Beautiful cards! You are such an awesome card maker! I love that you list all your products used-it is so helpful! Could you tell me where you purchased your triangle block? Thanks again for the inspiration !
Susan Pickardt says
Love your cards!! Could you tell me what triangle block you used to line up the stamps. Thanks again for all the inspiration!
Cathy Zielske says
Yes! Those are these:
MISTI CREATIVE CORNERS Positioning Pieces
https://ldli.co/e/25m7r6 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
https://ldli.co/e/5xlg7m [ ginakdesigns.com ]
Geri Clark says
Love your cards, both are awesome.
Daria says
I love your beautiful cards. Thank you for the video.
Cathy Zielske says
Thanks for watching!
Maryann Bright says
Your cards are absolutely beautiful! Loved everything about them. I’m new to making cards but your instructions make it look easy to accomplish. Thanks for sharing. I really love the soft look of the card.
Cathy Zielske says
Thanks so much, Maryann! I was new back in April of 2017, too! I had scrapbooked for years but never really made cards. It’s such a fun, crafty thing!
Henriëtte says
Awesome cards Cathy, I love them both although my favorite is the first one. I find that one a little more delicate and awesome for a wedding.
Thank you so much for the video tutorial and sharing your inspiration.
Cathy Zielske says
Thanks, Henriette! I think I gravitate towards the first one, too! That’s the one I’m going to give the newlyweds!
Hamutal Shafrir says
Two beautiful cards! Thank you for the great tutorial.
Terri W says
How absolutely lovely your cards turned out. I like the soft blending over the embossed image. Thank you for the great tips.
Donna Kozel says
What did you use the salt cellar for??
Cathy Zielske says
I use it to store my Tidy Towel. It keeps it damp but allows a bit of air to get in so it doesn’t get smelly, as those towels can get in a closed off airtight space!