Monday, February 6, 2017

Eggstra Special + So Lucky (Neat and Tangled release week)

Hi there!

Neat and Tangled's February release week kicks off today and I have 2 cards to show off. The first is for a mini set that I designed, called Eggstra Special (yep, we've left Valentine's day in our dust and we're on to Easter sets. hee.)

Neat and Tangled February release week, day 1


If the chick looks familiar, it's because you can find the digital stamp version in my shop (click!) but if you prefer to stamp, you will be very happy come Friday when you can purchase him in the NT store.

Neat and Tangled February release week, day 1

I colored the chick with copic markers (Y02, Y18, and a touch of Y000 for the body, and YR02, YR68 for the beak and feet.)

Behind the chick, I use the stitched sunburst die to add some interest and weight to the right side of the card. I really love how that looks!

The journaling alphas are still my favorite, and I used them to spell out "chickie." I used the same orange copics to color them as for the beak.

The next card I made uses Danielle's hand-lettered So Lucky:

Neat and Tangled February release week, day 1


I absolutely love her hand-lettering! I gold-embossed the sentiment, and then used a black pen to outline everything. It gives it more pop and lends a more graphic quality to the lettering. The coverplate in the background is something you'll see more of this week, and I cut it in a St-Patty's day green. I brushed some gold ink onto the die-cut in some spots and brought even more gold by way of a few sequins.

I hope you like what you see! Check out the NT blog this morning for even more inspiration!

♥.

27 comments:

  1. Love both your cards! That chick is just the cutest EVER!

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  2. Gorgeous cards!! How cute is that lil chick :) I love Danielle's handwriting too, the lettering is so pretty. Thanks for sharing
    cheers
    preety

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  3. Wow! Both your cards are really adorable!!!

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  4. Elena your card is just adorable!! The little chick is so sweet ❤️ And I love how this card could be used for lots of reasons. It's so much fun. Can't wait to get this set Friday!!!

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  5. Love both your cards but especially the cute chick one - so darn adorable:)

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  6. Adorable chickie card! Both cards are great with the new N & T items!

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  7. Very cute chickie card--I like the sunburst behind. I also like the gold embossing on the second card.

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  8. What an eggs-tra special first set to design. I love it! Gorgeous cards but I really like the chick card.

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  9. Hi Elena, love the stamp set you designed! Also love the card with that gorgeous font that Danielle designed and how you put your creative spin on it. Very inspiring!!

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  10. Cute, Cute, Cute. Love the design and layout.

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  11. Your "chickie" is too cute! I love how you emphasized him with the sunburst in the background.

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  12. I love these, especially the chickie, he's so cute!!!

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  13. These are fabulous! Love that little chick!

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  14. Two wonderful cards! This chick is adorable!

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  15. Great cards! I love the cute chick and your pretty coloring! Great card with the So Lucky set too... love that big sentiment and the background!

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  16. I adore this chickie! love your cards and images.

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  17. The Chickie is sweet and I like how you dressed up the card too with the burst and plaid paper.
    Great card. Thank you.

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  18. Cute cards. I really love the chickie!!

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  19. Seriously adorable cards Elena and your chick is wonderful!

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  20. Love both these cards! Thank you for designing that chick, it is too cute, love him!!

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  21. I love your chick! Using the sunburst die behind her was a great idea!

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  22. I love how you used the cover plate and incorporated it into your "lucky" card. But that chick is just so cute! I don think anyone could use it in a card and it not just be adorable!

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