Thursday, January 14, 2021

Just A Note

 Hello friends...

Are you doing okay? Thank goodness we have our hobby to keep us going. 

Today I have a couple of simple cards using stamps and distress inks - I used the same stamps and inks for both cards with  two different effects


I had so many flowers for my birthday from friends and neighbours, amongst them some lovely tulips


Which really prompted these cards. 


I'm sending these to a couple of friends who called round to leave cards and gifts for me - normally we would get together but it was good just to see them and have a social distancing chat.


Both the flower and butterfly stamps are old ones by Clearly besotted but flowers and butterflies never go out of fashion do they. 

Enjoy your day and stay well

~ Ros ~

15 comments:

Pat said...

I love the mix of colours on both Ros and a the white embossed tulips look terrific over the top, and such a pretty look to add extra coordinated colour to the flowers to highlight them and then the white embossed on black sentiment strips finish them beautifully. I'm glad you were able to have a distanced chat with your friends who delivered cards and gifts and these cards will be much appreciated as they are brilliant! x

Christine Alexander said...

Happy Belated Birthday Ros, I'm sure your friends will love the cards. The white embossing with distress inks is beautiful :)

I Card Everyone said...

A birthday?? Oh I've been so deep in despair that I've gone and missed it? Just keep celebrating, Ros - and happy birth YEAR!
I adore tulips - they're really a favorite - how did I ever miss this beauty from CB? LOve the way you've added their watery color - NO, butterflies and flowers NEVER go out of style!
=]

Marcia Hill said...

These are absolutely BEAUTIFUL Ros! Love both the lighter and the darker colors, but both are still so soft with the water coloring! And no, tulips and butterflies never do go out of style and I love them anytime!! Hugs. :0)

Mac Mable said...

Both cards are beautiful Ros x. I love how you've done the water coloured backgrounds and those fabulous tulips and butterfly. Your friends are going to love them x.

Bonnie said...

Beautiful tulips and butterfly, Ros! Love the watery colors in the background too! Your friends will be delighted!

Leslie Miller said...

Flowers and butterflies are timeless, and your backgrounds... simply gorgeous! Really love the colors and splatters. I'm glad you had some socially distanced chats with friends. We've been too long in this sorry state.

Maria said...

Both tulip cards are very lovely, Ros!! I can hardly wait to see tulips bloom in the spring! Just a few months away, yeah!:). Have a great weekend, hugs!!

Pauline said...

Ros, happy belated birthday, sorry I missed it! I hope you had a wonderful day even during these trying times! Stunning cards, your backgrounds are gorgeous, and just love the tulips and butterfly, makes me think of Spring! So CAS, and truly beautiful. Well done! Love seeing your cards today, makes me feel happy! Take care Ros, hope your leg is doing better! Hugs,

Papercraft Boutique said...

Both cards are so beautiful, Ros! I love the mix of the gorgeous soft colors and the white embossed tulips!
Hideko xx

Greta said...

Absolutely gorgeous--both of them! How fun to get flowers & see some friends, even from a distance. Stay safe, my friend!

Loll said...

Your colours on both cards are gorgeous! I LOVE the mix of so many colours, get your cards are peaceful and calming. How do you do that??!! :) Special as always Ros! xx

Sylvia said...

Tulips are definitely one of my favorite flower, that and Daffodils, Pansies and Violets. Yours are beautifully water colored, Ros! but then I love all your cards. Hugs and sending warmer weather your way, if even only for a moment!

Sue Lelli said...

I LOVE tulips and butterflies! FAB watercoloring!

Barbara said...

Oh, the cards are lovely! I've been scrolling up and down trying to make up my mind which coloring I like more, the stronger one? The softer one? And then decided: I don't have to choose! I can just love them both!