Tuesday, March 10, 2020

More Green for Irish Luck

Hi everyone.  Made a few quick CAS cards for CAS Watercolour's March Challenge - Luck of the Irish, so sharing another today.  It doesn't have to be about St. Paddy's Day ... as long as it ties in.  And green is definitely an Irish colour. :)


Inked up my image with two shades of green ink, spritzed with a little water and pressed onto mixed media paper.  Inked the image a second time (no water this time) and stamped over top to sharpen up the images.  Added a simple sentiment in black, and popped up my main panel over a larger panel of green.  Fun and easy card!

Close-up ...
Hope to see you in the gallery at CAS Watercolour!

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My Mom (91 years young) stayed with us for the weekend.
She and Jessie had a great time together. :)








Stamps:  Wild Floral (Inkylicious); special sentiments (Penny Black)
Paper:  Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.); Gumball Green (SU!)
Ink:  Distress Inks:  Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento)
Accessories & Tools:  water mister

Challenges:
CAS Watercolour March Challenge - Luck of the Irish

28 comments:

Brenda in IN said...

I love the greenery in your card and it does have the look of the green of the Irish. How nice your mom was able to come and spend time with you. Jessie is eating up that love and attention.

Maria said...

Lovely card with the pretty greenery, Loll!! And, great photo of your Mom and Jessie...so cute!!

Viv said...

Another wonderful card Loll.
And what a lovely pic of Mum and Jessie! x

I Card Everyone said...

So fresh, and gorgeously green, Loll - are these edible greens? They sure do look delicious!
=]

Mac Mable said...

Such a fresh and beautiful monochromatic card, which is so very pretty. The water colouring technique and stamping looks wonderful x.
Your Mum and Jessie sure do look like they made friends Loll x.

Marcia Hill said...

Who knew an all green card could be so pretty! I have this stamp too but never thought to use it with just one color before...it's absolutely lovely!! And love the picture of your mom and Jessie together too...looks like they're good friends!! Hugs. :0)

Nstiz said...

Gorgeous card and I just spotted another stamp I may have to have! Love the soft greens, such a wonderful reminder of spring. What a lovely photo of your mom and Jessie too. How great that she's doing so well too!

Ina G said...

Oh Loll this is simply beeeeeeeeeeeeautiful in those tones of green. Lovely to see a photo of your Mum enjoying her time with your cute Jessie.

Bonnie said...

Love these two shades of green together! Jessie looks like she adores her Nana!

Susan said...

Such sweet photos of your Mom and Jessie - so glad it was a good visit.

Love your Irish wildflowers! A perfect blend of greens!

Sandy said...

Love your card and I am pea green with envy over your dog. Wish I had one - my favorite breed!
Most of all I love the picture of your Mom!!!!
Sandy xx

Christine Alexander said...

Gorgeous card Loll, I love your silhouette wild flowers in green and love the photos of your mum and Jessie even more :)

nancy littrell said...

Love your Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn greens together for your pretty floral image, Loll. The black accents and sentiment really made your card pop!

TFS the photos of your sweet mom and Jessie too. They look like the best of friends:-) Hugs..Nancy

TK said...

Beautiful in green! Lovely card, great colors and oh so perfect inking/spritzing. Also love that Jesse made your mom so welcome, such a blessing to have both in your home

Robyn Oliver said...

Lovely fresh greens on your gorgeous card Loll, your mum and Jessie stole the show, wonderful to see her enjoying time with you... my mum will be 90 in Nov, she comes to visit up here most years but I'm reluctant to fly her here this year with that darn virus... cherished moments to hold dear, hugs Robyn

kiwimeskreations said...

What a wonderful green card Loll - love the stamp you have used so effectively with the double stamping.
Jesse and your Mother look to be the best of friends :)
Blessings
Maxine

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, wow, your card is absolutely gorgeous, Loll! It helps that I love green, I suppose. Jessie loves your Mom, I can tell. So sweet.

Colleen said...

Oh I love the picture of your mom with Jessie, they look so content next to each other! Your green card is fabulous!! I must try that with sme of my silhouette stamps, but instead of black, stamp them green, what a clever idea!! Heart Hugs, col

Pat said...

I love your mix of flowers in those pretty greens Loll and they make a great 'good luck' card, and the darker green mat makes a beautiful frame, also lovely dimension with the popped up image panel. x

Ros Crawford said...

That's so beautiful Loll and look at your Mom!! Wow! Great photo!

Bobby said...

Those images look fabulous in the various shades of green, Loll.

Anita in France said...

Fresh, zesty and gorgeous, Loll ... lovely! Hugs, Anita :)

Linda said...

I'm finding I'm loving the colour green more and more these days, there's so many pretty shades.
Love your card, the silhouette images looks gorgeous.
Great photos too xx

Papercraft Boutique said...

Love the simple and elegant wildflower silhouette, Loll. The image has both softness and definition. Beautiful Irish colors!
Hideko xx

Papercraft Boutique said...

p.s. Your mom looks wonderful!
Jessie says (pic 1) "Look at me. I have love and attention from everyone!" And in pic 2, "Being popular takes energy. I need a nap." :-)

Julia Aston said...

Goodness - your mum looks awesome for 91 Loll! Hurray for her! and how nice she spent some time with you and Jessie! I love your wild flower stems in the pretty shades of green such a great way to add depth to a CAS design! xx

Karen Dunbrook said...

how wonderful to see your mom....really special moments for sure.
Lovely card, as always.
xx Karen

BożenA said...

A beautiful, hopeful card. I love the delicate drawing of these herbs. The color you have chosen is perfect
xx