I started by lightly sponging Squeezed Lemonade distress ink at the top, and Mowed Lawn ink at the bottom. Once everything was watercoloured, I added a little more ink to the sponging, using Mustard Seed at the top to bump up the colour.
The image was stamped in black ink and clear heat embossing. I then watercoloured the flowers using my distress markers. I'm finding it much easier to get stronger shading on the flowers. I'll list the colours I used below --- there are lots! :)
I stamped the sentiment (comes with the same stamp set) in versamark on black card stock and heat embossed in white.
For the inside, I sponged more colour on the one side and stamped and watercoloured just a few of the flowers ...
Sending this card to the NBUS #28 Challenge ... using lots of new stamps this month! :)
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Floral Garden (Simon Says Stamp)
Stamps: Floral Garden (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Black card stock (Stampin' Up!)Ink: Black (Memento); Distress Inks / markers: Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn, Spiced Marmalade, Carved Pumpkin, Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet, Abandoned Coral, Picked Raspberry, Peeled Paint (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder (Simon Says Stamp), Paint brushes (Blick #2 & #4 Round), sponges, White Posca pen
Challenges:
NBUS #28 Challenge
28 comments:
What a beautiful and happy card card with fabulous colouring and shading Loll x.
What a beautiful card! Your coloring and shading is just perfect!
What a bright and pretty garden, Lolly! I love how you've added the sponged colors that adds extra depth!
Only you could paint those flowers in those bright, happy colors! This is definitely a day brightener for someone. Love that your sponging is so well blended too. Definitely a delightful card, Loll.
So pretty Loll! I love the soft background!
Beautiful colors, bright & cheery -- wonderful card
Total floral happiness, Loll! Love the stamp and the colours you used.
Love this beautiful and cheerful card Loll - the colours are gorgeous and that sponged background really makes the card come to life
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine
Pretty, pretty, pretty - I can even smell the flowers! I love flowers - the colors you used and especially your background. Oh Miss Loll, I have so much to learn and so little time!
Sandy xx
OK Dear Heart - you told us how you did it and now I am going to copy you ---
Sandy xx
Happy card which will brighten someone’s day!
Love your beautiful sponged sunny sky and green sponged grounding of your Gorgeous stamped, heat embossed and colored flowers, Lolly. I agree, This stamp would be perfect for mini slimline card designs. TFS your card and the link to the beautiful stamp set too. Love and Hugs...Nancy
How gorgeous is this!!! I love those happy looking flowers xx
Such a summery feel to this card Loll, gorgeous. :)
Wow, your card is stunning and youir coloring is perfect!!!
Just love this image Loll and the way you've coloured it. Such a cheerful card! Vicky x
Such a beautiful card.
I have this stamp set and will now being using it for my 1st time showing the beautiful colors you chose. Think it will be a lovely birthday card for my granddaughter who is turning 22.
What a fun and beautiful card Loll! I love the flower stamp you used and loved how you colored them. This card is so cheerful and I just love it!!! Love how you prettied up the inside too. Hugs, Brenda
Look at you decorating the inside, Loll. It makes a card extra special and with coloring like this it deserves to be shown off inside and out.
Such a fresh and pretty look with your wonderful watercolouring Loll and love the bold look of the white on black sentiment which stands out really well. x
A wonderful flower meadow. I love this card for being so colorful and joyful.
hugs,
BożenA
This is so bright and happy Loll. I love your range of colours and beautiful watercolouring.
You sure are, Lolly, and good for you! I love and appreciate that you are sharing them at NBUS, even though I haven't had the chance to comment on each one. This sweet watercolored wildflower card is the ultimate bright and cheerful (and possible cheer-up) design that anyone would love to receive. Amazing blended background and coloring! Love, Dolly
wow what a beautiful image with all those flowers Loll, I love the sunshine blending and the wonderful colours ♥
What a happy and pretty floral card, Loll! Love the bright colors and your beautiful watercoloring inside and out! Thank you for listing all the inks and markers you used.
Hideko xx
I have seen that stamp used a bit recently and it always looks stunning. I just love your brilliant water colouring, it is so bright and cheery. I very rarely make square cards but maybe you might influence me to change that with this beauty xx
This is so pretty and colourful... What's not to love? Have a beautiful weekend!
Absolutely gorgeous with all that fabulous coloring which you do so well! Love the soft sponging, too. It's just the perfect touch!
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