Circle die - twice

It's a very wet day here today (much needed for the plants) so perfect for blogging a couple of cards. It's so wet you have to change your trousers when you come in! I'm on my third pair. 

These cards are made for:

I used a die I bought once on without much thought and have only used a few times. So I've used it here as a die and also as a stencil. 

First card:

I inked with teal and a little purple and then spritzed with water to give a little texture. I then die cut the circles twice and captured all the little bits in two small dishes. 

Swapping them over I replaced the die cuts in the opposite positions and popped all the little bits back in. Not putting them back where they came from adds to the subtle colour variation. (Oh, I also added an extra die cut on the back to raise them slightly). 

I made it with the die cuts horizontal but then changed my mind. Then I remembered this word stamp which I think fits well. 

Husband and son both have birthdays coming up so this might work for either one. 

Second card:

This inking is green! I hope you can see it on your screen. 

I used a die cut as a stencil with green ink. Then stamped little flowers, in purple,  in each of the circles using an old Stamplorations set. I stamped one more and cut it out and glossied it up. Stamping the words from the same stamp set I added the final flower just above. 

Thank you for visiting, enjoy your day. x