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Sunday, April 28, 2019

Full Bloom - Blooming Tulips


Hi everyone.  Sharing three floral cards all using the same image from the Penny Black Full Bloom release.   I'm using a sketch stamp image called Blooming Tulips (40-683).  LOVE this stamp!

This first card shows off the beauty of the whole image.  The card is done by inking the stamp with distress markers, spritzing with water, and stamping onto mixed media paper.  This was repeated until I got the intensity of colour I wanted.  I also used a water brush to move some of the excess ink around. A birthday sentiment (special sentiments 30-574) was stamped in dark brown and clear heat embossed to finish the card.

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I had fun playing with the image, so made two more cards. :)  These cards show how using just a portion of the image creates a whole different look.
After watercolouring this image (using same technique described above), I cut my panel to size and stamped the sentiment (special sentiments 30-574) in the same green ink used for the leaves.

Here's a close-up ...

I was on a roll having fun playing with this beautiful image, so I made one more card. :)
The card is finished with a lovely die-cut frame (square frames 51-517), sentiment (family sentiments 30-555) stamped in green ink, and clear sequins for a bit of sparkle.  The main panel is popped up with mounting foam to add some dimension.

Here's a close-up ...
I hope you've enjoyed my cards.  Thanks for coming by for a visit!

Penny Black Products:
blooming tulips (40-683)
special sentiments (30-574)
family sentiments (30-555)
square frame die (51-517)







Card #1: Birthday Tulips
Stamps:  blooming tulips (Penny Black); special sentiments (Penny Black)
Paper:  Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb. 400 Series)
Ink:  Distress Ink & Markers:  Ripe Persimmon, Festive Berries, Barn Door, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Gathered Twigs (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  water mister, water brush, Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool

 Card #2: Thank You
Stamps:  blooming tulips (Penny Black); special sentiments (Penny Black)
Paper:  Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb. 400 Series)
Ink:  Distress Ink & Markers:  Seedless Preserves, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Black Soot (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  water mister, water brush

Card #3: big hugs
Stamps:  blooming tulips (Penny Black); family sentiments (Penny Black)
Paper:  Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb. 400 Series)
Ink:  Distress Inks:  Picked Raspberry, Shabby Shutters; Distress Markers: Candied Apple, Peeled Paint, Black Soot (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  water mister, water brush, square frame die (Penny Black); clear sequins



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23 comments:

  1. Bonnie28 April 2019 at 13:14

    Beautiful tulip blooms, my friend! They look so natural and cheerful! I'd love some in each color in my garden!

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  2. Bobby28 April 2019 at 15:10

    Tulips are lovely in any color, Loll.

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  3. Susan28 April 2019 at 15:28

    Love all the variations of the tulip card! Beautiful colours and colouring on each, and great layouts.

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  4. Jane Harrah28 April 2019 at 15:32

    Stunning as always Loll! You are a master!

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  5. Ina G28 April 2019 at 16:42

    WOW! what beautiful cards you have made here Lol. Love the three of them. Nice colour choices, layouts and sentiments. That stamp is a beauty!

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  6. Papercraft Boutique28 April 2019 at 21:10

    Beautiful and lovely tulips, Loll! Love the watercolor-look!
    The way you used the portion of the image really made a difference in design. It's so great to see these variations. Thanks so much for sharing!
    Hideko xx

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  7. nancy littrell28 April 2019 at 21:19

    Three beautiful no-lined watercolored tulip CAS card designs, Loll. I loved each design, your colors and lovely sentiments. TFS my friend. Hugs..Nancy

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  8. Darnell28 April 2019 at 22:11

    Loving your Threefer tonight, Lolly! All beautifully colored and spritzed and brilliantly composed to show how easy it is to make three different designs with the same stamp! I'm loving that frame die on your third card! Hugs, Dolly

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  9. Barb Ghig28 April 2019 at 22:57

    Three totally gorgeous cards, Loll! I think this stamp is perfect for your CAS style, which is why all three designs are perfect! I'm loving your new square frame, too...I can see that it's going to get a lot of use in your studio :)

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  10. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards29 April 2019 at 03:42

    Love it Loll esp love those rectangle dies.. but not allowed as not available here. Prob just as well. Enjoying yours instead.
    Hugs Shaz

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  11. Karen Dunbrook29 April 2019 at 04:44

    so beautiful....just had a chance to play with this stamp the other day but don't have a card put together yet.
    xx Karen

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  12. Marcia Hill29 April 2019 at 05:58

    Three lovely, lovely Tulip cards Loll! I love where you used the full image in the first card, but really LOVE how you used just partial images on the 2nd and 3rd cards...so creative and just BEAUTIFUL!! LOVE that square die cut frame too...seriously thinking I might NEED it!! :0)

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  13. Brenda in IN29 April 2019 at 06:06

    This stamp is on my wish list and now I have to get it. These are beautiful water colored cards. I never tire of coming here and seeing your cards and how you made them. I love these different designs with the same stamp and wonderful sentiments. You always inspire me.

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  14. kiwimeskreations30 April 2019 at 02:58

    Fabulous cards Loll, and I love the different 'look' you achieved using partial stamping
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  15. Patti30 April 2019 at 09:48

    I am drooling over these beautiful cards my friend!! You have colored each one expertly!

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  16. Maria30 April 2019 at 10:40

    Oh, my! So many beautiful tulips...lovely cards! I have red tulips blooming right now that I can see out my kitchen window!

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  17. Julia Aston1 May 2019 at 07:51

    Three beautiful designs Loll using this lovely tulip stamp! Moving the color around with your wet brush gives great depth to the tulips - all of your sentiments and framings are lovely as well! xx

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  18. Anita in France1 May 2019 at 08:04

    Wow, Loll, what a fanastic showcase of this gorgeous tulip image ... a trio of loveliness ... stylish, chic, beautiful! Hugs, Anita :)

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  19. Trina P.1 May 2019 at 23:19

    A trio of beauty, Loll. Lovebthe three different colours. My favourite is the last one with that beautiful square frame. xx

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  20. Linda2 May 2019 at 08:07

    I love tulips, and these are so pretty. I think the purple ones are my favourite xx

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  21. BożenA2 May 2019 at 13:28

    Beautiful cards, beautiful stamp. I love how you blended the color of flowers, it gives such a delicate effect.
    BożenA xx

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  22. Jo3 May 2019 at 07:24

    Love the variation of all of these cards. The clean design is perfect for these beautifully coloured bouquets. Darn that square frame on the last adds so much. Guess I'll have to buy it hahaha
    xxx

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  23. swldebbie15 May 2019 at 20:54

    You really rocked this image, Loll. They are all lovely; I’d be hard pressed to pick a favorite. Great ideas for extending the use of this type of image.

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)