Baroque Motifs Card Swap

I've finally got around to posting the other two cards from last weeks card swap! I've been waiting for Ally's to arrive, but it's still 'Missing In Action'. I'll post the photo so at least she can see her card, and hopefully Australia Post will deliver it soon!

Here's Adele's card first:I decided with this one to not use the swirl, so instead I stamped the pattern in Versa Mark then used my Stampin' Up! Pastels to colour. I used an eyeshadow applicator as I find I've got greater control than the ones that came with the Pastels. I've used Old Olive, More Mustard & Brocade Blue card stock and pastels. The brads are More Mustard from the Earth Elements Brad pack-I love the way all their products co-ordinate! It makes it much easier to put a card together! I've also stamped the words 'cherish' and 'kind' from the Baroque Motifs in Versa Mark. I really loved the finished result of this card-it was such a difficult choice deciding who to give which card, so I let Paul choose for me!!!!

Now, for Ally's card-Here it is!!!!

Hope you like it Ally! I think it looked even better in real life, so fingers crossed it still turns up! I've used the swirl again on this one, using the sponging technique to soften the edges! I've used Perfect Plum, Sage Shadow and Whisper White card stock, and Choc Chip grosgrain ribbon for the corners. I was hoping to add a word like in Mum's card, but it made the card look too busy, so I used the ribbon instead to give it something extra. Baroque Motifs is such a simple, versatile & effective set. I've got the roller too - so I'll try and give that a go soon!