Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Flower Jars

Hi everyone.  Sharing a CAS card using a NBUS stamp that I've had for a while.  I'm heading over to the NBUS #14 gallery to share it there as well.
I thought this was such a sweet image ... HAD TO HAVE IT!  It's been sitting for a few months, but today is the day! :)  And I used my watercolour paints (not distress inks), which is not the norm for me.  These are very small images, so I had to use small brushes to watercolour.  Not perfect, but happy with the outcome.  Stamped a simple sentiment in black and popped up the image panel for some dimension.

Close-up ... don't look too close! :)
Hope this brightens your day!







Stamps:  Flower Jars (Stampendous); Many Everyday Messages (Hero Arts)
Paper:  Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Black (Versafine);Tansai Gambi paints; Black (Obsian - Altenew)
Accessories & Tools:  Paint brushes

Challenges:
NBUS #14

25 comments:

Pat said...

I love all the prettily coloured flowers in the jars Loll and a sweet sentiment too. x

nancy littrell said...

Your sweet and beautifully watercolored flowers in glass jar vases sure did brighten my day, my friend. I often make small and large bouquets in antique glass canning jars that were in the family and used! I thought your watercoloring looked Great! TFS Love and Hugs...Nancy

Jo said...

Such a great pastel array of bouquets. Funny that you used watercolour paints, I'm not very good with the dye inks so this is frequently my option. Love this clean look ...it definitely brightened my day. Stay SAFE!xx

Barb Ghig said...

Such a charming card, Loll! I love how you watercolored the blooms and the water in the flower jars looks amazing! Great job with your Tansai Gambi paints and a fabulous choice for your sentiment, too :) xx

Maria said...

Oh, so pretty, Loll! Your card is so crisp and beautiful with the pretty flowers! Great card!

Bonnie said...

What a pretty collection of wildflowers, my friend! I love how they're all placed in the jars! A wonderful balance of colors!

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful Loll, I can see why you wanted this stamp. Great watercolouring with the jars and love all the flowers :)

TK said...

Perfect and beautiful! I love the jars, it's always been intimidating for me to even THINK about coloring the water...

Darnell said...

You know when you say that, Lolly, everybody leans in and peers at their screens! And when I did it, all I saw were beautifully watercolored little flowers in jars of water ~ great coloring of that, too, and perfect sediment! I hope you're keeping well and thank you for another shoutout! Mwah!! Love, Dolly

Susan said...

Lovely image and great summery colours! I really like the way you coloured the water.

Robyn Oliver said...

Your row of flower jars is simply gorgeous Loll, so pretty and beautifully watercoloured - I'd love a selection of jars and flower on my sill - I suppose I'll have to save a few special jars so I can.... love the card, hugs and stay safe Robyn

Linda said...

This is beautiful, I love all those happy looking flowers.
I think you've done a great job with the watercolouring.
Stay safe my friend xx

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh Loll these are beautiful - I love your water colouring, and the resultant gorgeous card. I use my very fine brushes for water colouring too!
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Brenda in IN said...

I love that stamp too. Such a cute arrangement and I can just see these little jars and vases lined up along a windowsill. A sweet, cheerful card for sure.

Bobby said...

I love flowers and adore that stamp, Loll. I've already Googled where to get it. You did great with your watercolors and this card will brighten anyone's day.

Cheryl said...

So lovely and colorful! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.

Brenda said...

I can see why you wanted this stamp Loll, it sure is a beauty and you made it come to life with your watercoloring! It's so cheerful and there isn't anything more beautiful to me than blooms in jars. Hugs, Brenda

Mac Mable said...

Such a sweet and adorable card with lovely water colouring and loving that image Loll x. A really happy card x.

Trina P. said...

I think your watercolouring is pretty perfect to me. This image is so adorable and I can see why you had to have it. Beautiful choice of colours.

Leslie Miller said...

Love love love this colorful and happy image! I think it bears close inspection quite nicely! I recently decided I love Stampendous florals and will add more to my collection... after I catch up a little bit. It was great seeing this one, Loll!

Ros Crawford said...

Oh they are gorgeous!! What s lovely card!

Anita in France said...

Sweet and so pretty, Loll ... your soft colouring is delicious ... such a happy row of bright blooms! Hugs, Anita :)

Helen Gullett said...

This is a sweet and lovely card for a friend. Love it

Nancy said...

I saw this over at NBUS and had to come by and tell you I love it!

BożenA said...

Your card is unique. I love this counter with floral rings. The flowers are fantastic
xx