This is a new stamp from Simon Says called Poppy Background and it's an 6"x6" stamp so this is just a portion of it. I stamped in Versamark and heat embossed in Liquid Platinum. Then watercoloured the poppies, stems and leaves in distress inks (carved pumpkin, ripe persimmon, candied apple, fired brick, shabby shutters and peeled paint). To finish, I die-cut the Sending three times in black card stock and glued them together. I added a white embossed LOVE on black card stock and put them together. Used onyx liquid pearl for the dot above the "i" ... the die-cut one got lost on my work table. :) I also used black soot distress ink to fill in the centers of the poppies and then used clear wink of stella on all the poppies for lots of shimmer.
Close-up ... this shows the shimmer better ...
Since this is the first outing for this stamp, I'm adding my card to the NBUS #18 Challenge gallery.
Stamps: Poppy Background (Simon Says Stamp); LOVE sentiment - Nouveau Flowers- retired (Clearly Besotted)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Black card stock (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Versamark; Distress Inks: Carved Pumpkin, Ripe Persimmon, Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Black Soot (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Liquid Platinum embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, water brush, Sending die (Simon Says Stamp), white embossing powder, Clear Wink of Stella
Challenges:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Stamp it!
NBUS #18 Challenge
This is just gorgeous, the recipient certainly will feel the love from this card, it radiates out xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab stamp, those poppies are gorgeous and I do love poppies! I still have a few of the red beauties swaying in the border as I type. :)
ReplyDeleteWow this is stunning Loll. Great water colouring and loving the shimmer and that dot!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card in all these perfect Autumn colors, Loll!
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WOW! You outdid yourself on this one with all that fabulous painting! You finished it so beautifully too. This one just leaps off the screen in cheer. This is fabulous, Loll!
ReplyDeleteLoll, I am so glad to see you watercolor on that stamp. I just bought that stamp too, but I only saw it as a background... Your card is beautiful. I'll certainly have to try that too!!!
ReplyDeleteI always love to see your cards.
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Wow, Loll this is stunning and so beautifully watercolored.
ReplyDeleteThese poppies are gorgeous Loll and hope your friend is soon well again. I love the wonderful shimmery effect with the WOS on all the flowers too. x
ReplyDeleteWOW! Such gorgeous poppies, Loll! Love the bright red and all that shimmer and shine! It's sure to cheer!
ReplyDeleteOMG...Stunning glittery and Beautifully watercolored stamped and heat embossed poppies, Lolly. Your special friend will Treasure your Beauty, especially knowing it was filled with so much Love!!!! Thank you so much for sharing. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteLoll, I certainly felt the love coming out of this card - particularly since poppies are one of my favourite flowers and I love the shimmer and the way you captured their colours. The platinum embossing powder goes perfectly with the colours - keeps the delicacy of a poppy petal (which black embossing wouldn't do). The black sentiment is a perfect contrast. Thank you so much!!
ReplyDeleteOh Loll this is exquisite. Simply beautiful and coloured amazingly. What a stunning card and hope it lifts the spirits of your friend. I am sure it will.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! Those poppies are gorgeous, and I love the added shimmer xx
ReplyDeleteHow VERY Beautiful, this will cheer you friend up no doubt.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
It's absolutely stunning Loll and I've no doubt she'll feel the love in this card! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, positively gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
This is gorgeous, Loll! I love poppies, have a watercolor (Enfield Poppies) hanging over my desk done by a fellow paper-crafter's father. I miss her inspiration... I'm sure your friend will feel the love you're sending her way.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Loll, I got to see this IRL. the sparkle is amazing, I know it was much appreciated :)
ReplyDeleteThis is bring a smile to your friend, Loll, it is beautiful. The colors are so bright and I love that the stamp covers the whole panel. A wonderful, uplifting card.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous, Loll! The poppies are full of energy and I'm sure your friend felt your love and encouragement from this card. You captured the pretty shimmer in the picture so well.
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
Beautiful, Loll, this is such a terrific shine and lovely colors!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Lolly, warm and filled with love! (You're lucky to have gotten the stamp. When I go online for it, SSS says it is on reserve until the 25th.) You captured the color of California poppies just perfectly! Thank you for sharing with everyone at NBUS! Love, Dolly
ReplyDeleteWOW Loll, this is a wonderful poppy card - friend will love it, great large stamp and you've watercoloured it beautifully... love it, hugs and stay safe Robyn
ReplyDeleteWow!!! This is stunning Loll! I almost thought it was a napkin print, it is so perfect and gorgeous. I love the colors you used on these poppies, the Liquid Platinum embossing perfectly frames these poppies. The black soot centers make the colors so vibrate and pop. Love all the shimmer and shine as well. They just sparkle in the light! I know your friend will feel loved when she receives it! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteThat is such a gorgeous stamps and you have dressed it beautifully. This is Craftwomanship at her finest brilliant card should certainly leave your friend feeling loved. x
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job watercoloring these poppies, Loll! I love your color palette and design, too! I'm sure your friend is going to feel better when she receives this lovely card ~ Barb xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful stamp and you made a gorgeous card with it! Rich color, lovely shimmer. I tend to shy away from large stamps like this, but it's wonderfully versatile, as you've shown. Do you think we'll ever get through all our NBUS? Probably not!
ReplyDeleteI want you to know that I still adore this card and plan on giving it a go!!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
Rich, warm, shimmery and so beautiful, Loll ... a gorgeous way to send love! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteHi Loll, This is just stunning - I am back after 5 years away from my Blog and plan to start participating again soon. I hope you are well and staying safe - Cheers Maurs (Roffeycreations - sister of Cathy at Cathyscardspot) xxx
ReplyDeleteYour poppies are as amazing as flames. I love your coloring. The sentiment is perfectly matched. The card is perfect in every detail
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