Mar 1, 2016

New Graciellie Design Stamps Blog Hop and Giveaway

 
I am so happy to be a part of Graciellie Design’s Digital Stamps blog hop today.  Gracie’s stamps are so versatile and artistically designed.  Trust me when I say you will want to inspect her shop thoroughly!  Today I'm sharing a couple of dimensional cards I made using one of her new sets called Dear Friend.  It is dreamy!
For my first card I did an embossing resist with Distress Inks in Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron, and Evergreen Bough.  I always love a balance of white, black, and color on a project.
 I just adore the beautiful sentiments in this collection.  Here I created a little pennant, with distressed edges.  What a beautiful Mother's Day verse!
 The best thing about working with these digital images was the ability to print several flowers in the same size and have them turn out perfectly.  I cut out layer upon layer of petals and created a "Jolee" style embellishment from each flower.
 Splashes of watery white gesso and some white jute help balance the color.
  I colored the flowers with Twinkling H2Os.  They are exquisite in person, but the shimmer was hard to capture in the photos.  The flat background and shimmery flowers have a great contrast.
 For my second card I also did an embossing resist.  This color came entirely from pan watercolors.  It is a little darker than I had hoped for.  Let's just say a new palette is on the wish list!  But the colors remind me of spring and pansies blooming!
 I had so much fun cutting and curling each petal and love the dimension!
This and other amazing digital collections can be found at Graciellie Design’s shop HERE. For more inspiration check out last month’s release blog hop here.

GIVEAWAY: 
For a chance to win a new digital stamp set of your choice from Gracie’s shop just leave comment on the blogs listed below. Each designer has some amazing inspiration in store for you!
Autumn (That's me)
The giveaway will run for one week and Gracie will announce the winner on her blog, so don't forget to subscribe to her newsletter HERE.

Gracie has designed so many beautiful images with accompanying sentiments and the price point is fantastic!  She recently shared a tutorial on embossing digital images and another on using digital images to create patterned backgrounds, so do check out all that her blog has to offer.

I'm sharing my cards with:
SSS: Leap into the Unknown (Digis are new to me!)

46 comments:

Vicki said...

Autumn, both of your cards are gorgeous!! Love your color choices and techniques.

Petra Swart said...

Two gorgeous cards, Autumn!!! I really love the colours and the flowers are so beautiful!!!!
Have a great day!!!!
Hugz

Tracey said...

Such pretty cards Autumn....both colour palettes are gorgeous! Beautiful sentiment too, just perfect!

Wandi said...

Wow, what gorgeous cards! I love your coloring. Thanks for your inspirations <3

Priyanka Mathur said...

Gorgeous cards! I love both of them. Beautiful bright colours & amazing textures & layering of flowers is awesome! It's so so pretty :)

Pamellia said...

Gorgeous cards Autumn! Loving how you layered up all the petals to create 3D flowers! Great colours too! hugs :)

Samra said...

WOW!!! Gorgeous work Autumn!
Hugs
Samra
Paper Talk with Samra

Unknown said...

I love these two cards so much. I think the colors are fantastic...and love the flower design....tfs

Graciellie Design said...

Autumn your cards are stunning! Thanks for bringing these new stamps to life in such an elegant way 💗

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Absolutely gorgeous pieces, I adore that image and the colourways are so striking. These really are stunning and you have bought the imagery to life, love them Tracy x

Connie Mercer said...

gorgeous cards!

Mona Pendleton said...

Beautiful cards Autumn! Love how you added dimension to the flowers!

Unknown said...

Autumn these cards are exquisite. The black and white with a color is really a great effect and the layered petals are lovey. Thank you so much for joining our 220th challenge at Word Art Wednesday. Your creation is inspiring and very beautiful. Blessings, Carole

Lisa said...

Wow, Autumn, both of your cards are absolutely stunning!! I love the dimension you added to the flowers!! They look amazing!! The colors are so fabulous!! The backgrounds are perfection!! Wow!! I love, love these!! You showcased the stamps so beautifully!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

rachel said...

these are beautiful autumn but being a redhead, the green one sings to my soul - love it to bits! Hugs rachel x

Sheri Gilson said...

Gorgeous cards! Love the flowers and fabulous dimension!

Foodista88 said...

Your coloring is amazing!!!

D.Ann C said...

These are SO lovely and 3d makes them even more so!

Diane said...

Wow both of your cards are gorgeous and such pretty colors.

Hugs Diane

Karen said...

Autumn, your cards are truly exquisite! Wow! The colors are so beautifully and your use of the stamps is inspiring. The dimension is extraordinary and the backgrounds are lovely beyond words. I'm so happy to be hopping along with you today. Thank you for the inspiration! :o)

Hugs and blessings,
Karen

KT Fit Kitty said...

Wow, your cards are absolutely gorgeous! Love how you 3-D'd the flowers! Thank you for a fun and inspirational blog hop! I'm your newest follower!

Anonymous said...

I loved the green and blue combination, but the fuscha and purple one is amazing. Love your use of what looks like molding paste in your background. Great distressing

Anonymous said...

I love the green and blue combo but the fuscha and magenta colors are amazing. Love your use of molding paste on your background, great job.

Donna Ellis said...

Oh, Autumn, I am in love. Not only with your artwork (which has been pinned), but also with Gracielle's incredibly touching sets. Thanks for explaining how your creations came together, and the importance of balancing black, white and color! XO

kiwimeskreations said...

One would hardly think that digi's are new to you Autumn - these are stunning. Love the dimension you have achieved, and the fabulous colours too.
Blessings
Maxine

Kathy Krug said...

Love how you treated the flowers. Great texture and dimension.

Anne said...

Thank you Autumn for the wonderful inspiration bought this and two other stamps sets following your blog email!

Astrid Maclean said...

Stunning, so beautifully done!! Wished I had a decent printer....

Juliz Design Post said...

Stunning cards Autumn with the most beautiful colour palettes.
Julie x

froebelsternchen said...

The stamps are wonderful and the cards you created with them are just BRILLIANT! I am thrilled about both of this amazing creations!!!

oxo
Susi

Art By Wanda said...

Gorgeous cards!!!

Arianna Barbara said...

Wow! Beautiful cards!!!

Marty F said...

Oh. Wow. Gorgeous! I really love your layering of the flowers and the digi stamps are beautiful!

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Autumn! I am behind in commenting and have just seen these new cards and am totally blown away! You are amazing in using this gorgeous new digi by Gracie! I LOVE each of these cards, sweet friend! And a BIG congratulations to Gracie on launching her new digi store on Etsy! I LOVE her work and artistry, and you've really made it shine! And I LOVE digis!! Hugs, sweet friend!

Karen Petitt said...

I am in love with these beauties! I actually couldn't prefer one over another which as a red and pink lover is rare! They are stunning and beautiful and deserve to be framed too. Love them Karen x

Jinny Newlin said...

What a beautiful image! Love both palettes to bits, especially the purple and yellow, and the way you've curled those blooms really brings them to life!

Lynne Moncrieff said...

The most beautiful creations!
Wishes
Lynne

Donna said...

These are both stunning!

experiments in paper said...

WOW, Autumn!! These are absolutely stunning. I adore your coloring, and how you balance your colors.... and these stamp sets are wonderful! Fantastic inspiration -thank you! xxx Lynn

Meihsia Liu said...

Both cards are gorgeous! Love the fantastic embellishments and great sentiment. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)

Darlene said...

OMG these are both gorgeous! Love the colors and the designs are fabulous! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘THINK SPRING’ challenge and please come back again soon!
Darlene
one of the 'Sistahs'
The Sisterhood of Crafters
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

Mimi said...

Wow, I found the bottom of your comments! I love the twine on the first card, and your colors on the second are SPOT-ON for pansies-- possibly my fave annual :-)

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Amazing cards! Love the dimension of the added petals - just gorgeous!

Chris said...

Fantastic cards Autumnand I love your embossed resist backgrounds! Gorgeous colours and digital image too. Chris :-D

crafty-stamper said...

WOW stunning cards love the gorgeous flowers and fabulous colouring
Carol x

sarascloset said...

Beautiful cards, Autumn! Congratulations on your Special Mention at SSS! Well done! Hugs! PS still sharing a computer which works 1/2 the time! :):)

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