Anniversary Wishes

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I had already decided to use a coral colour on this anniversary card as that was the colour of the bridesmaids' dresses but was undecided on a second colour until I spotted the current Color Hues challenge was to use turquoise and coral.

Using one of the quirky tree dies from Funky Fossil I cut three solid bases from card water coloured with scarlet brusho.  The top leafy layer was heat embossed with silver pearl EP and I've used the trio as a botanical element inside a die cut decorative pot backed with turquoise card.  Sentiment stamped in turquoise.

Finishing touches some die cut hearts from the same brusho coloured card

I've used - 6x6" white card base
Funky Fossil quirky trees die set
Scarlet brusho powder; Silver pearl EP
Unbranded stitched square die
Unbranded mini botanical pot die
Sentiment & heart die from stash

Linking up with -
Color Hues #24-Turquoise and Coral
Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Comments

  1. NancyThursday, 26 August, 2021

    I am glad our color combo helped you make the final decision on your Anniversary card. I am really loving that vase and the fun feather type branches! Such a creative card! Thanks for joining the team and I at Color Hues!

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  2. KarenFriday, 27 August, 2021

    What great dies! I've never seen them, and they are so striking. Your card is wonderful! Thanks for joining us at Color Hues.

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  3. ClurFriday, 27 August, 2021

    Beautiful card Steph, fab colour combo! Clare x

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  4. As.I.Do.Rodos.Sunday, 29 August, 2021

    Fabulous card Ginny
    My Blog As I do Rodos

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  5. EmmaTMonday, 30 August, 2021

    Its gorgeous, love the colours. Must admit after seeing it the other day on craftworld these tree dies were added to my wish list:-) Emmax

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