Friday, May 07, 2021

Penny Black - Delight

Hi Everyone.  I have another card to share that uses one of the new release cling stamps from Penny Black.  This image is called Delight (40-775) ... and it really is! :)

I started by creating a washed background.  I used the easiest way for me, sponging three layers of colours across the card front (green, mustard seed, broken china).  I kept the colours very light so that it wouldn't interfer with my watercolouring of the flowers.  After sponging, I spritzed with a little water and used a large paint brush, stroking from side to side.  Once the dry, I stamped the image with Archival Shadow Grey ink.

I watercoloured the flowers with distress inks and then added some brightness with zig brush markers.  To finish, I stamped a sentiment from Gratitude (30-105) in black ink so it would show up overtop of the flowers and sky.

Close-up ..
Thanks for stopping by!

Penny Black Product Links
Delight (40-775)
Gratitude (30-105)

Stamps:  Delight; Gratitude (both Penny Black)
Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Shadow Grey Ink (Archival); Distress Inks:  Mowed Lawn, Mustard Seed, Broken China, Abandoned Coral, Spiced Marmalade, Wilted Violet; Zigs; Black Ink (Memento) 
Accessories:   Paint Brushes:  1", #4 and #2 round


24 comments:

Chookarooni said...

Fabulous card!

Gibmiss said...

Fabulous card Loll..love all the colours you have used ....
Hugs Sylvie xx

Susan said...

Lovely soft background, beautiful vibrant flowers!

conil said...

Such a lovely garden scene. Those Zigs added a lot of vibrance to your pretty flowers.

Bunny said...

Definitely lovely. [Bunny]

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful card Loll, and love the way you did the colour wash background ♥

nancy littrell said...

Such a beautiful Springtime scene using your new Penny Black sweet stamp set, Lolly. Love how you made your watercolored background. Not too much color to take away from your pretty scene. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Julie B said...

What a gorgeous spring scene Loll, it reminds me of my borders when the poppies burst into flower and the knapweed blooms. The soft background suggests bright spring sunshine, no sunshine here today though, although the temps are rising, lashing wind and rain are the order of the day! :)

JosieD said...

This card is fabulous! Love the stamp. The soft coloring background of the sky and the coloring of the flowers are so spot on. Like how you added a vibrant touch with the zigs.

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I'm in love with this Gorgeous card.
Faith x

Linda said...

This is definitely a delight Loll, such a pretty image. The soft wash of colours in the background is just perfect xx

HilaryJane said...

I love your washed background and those flowers are a wonderful delight. Such a cheerful card xx

Bonnie said...

I love this stamp and you've colored it beautifully, Lolly! Such a pretty washed background that makes the flowers shine bright!

Papercraft Boutique said...

This is so pretty, Loll! The name of the stamp tells everything. I can imaging those lovely flowers are swinging in the spring wind!
Hideko xx

Trina P. said...

The stamp is appropriately named because this is delightful. The colours are bright and cheery.

Ros Crawford said...

Stunningly beautiful... I can just imagine walking through that wild flower meadow!

Pat said...

So bright and beautiful Loll and the ink blended then watercoloured backgrounds goes perfectly with the pretty flowers. x

Sandy said...

Loll - your card is out of this world beautiful! I am ready to move to Canada to take lessons!!!! I don't think anyone could do better with the techniques you have used. But I sure want to try. Bravo!!
Sandy xx

TK said...

Bright and cheery, a wonderful card to brighten someone's day!

My Paper Epiphany said...

This card makes me happy! So many pretty colours!

Mac Mable said...

What a fresh and beautiful card with the prettiest of water colouring Loll x.

Barb Ghig said...

Such a pretty and 'delightful' card, Loll! Beautiful no-line watercoloring on the blooms and I love your color palette ~ xx

Leslie Miller said...

I tell you I was sorely tempted by this entire PB release, and it's cards like yours that are responsible. However, I'm being good for a while... catching up. We'll see how long that lasts, ha! Love your colorful wildflower garden!

BożenA said...

WOW! Your poppies with darker markings look stunning! All this sunny meadow looks wonderful and it would be great if I could be there. Such a happy card, Loll!
xx