Sunday, July 04, 2021

The Flower Challenge #58

Hi everyone.  Today is the start of a new challenge at The Flower Challenge.  This month we want to see Spots or Stripes on your floral cards.  I used both! :)


The gorgeous floral spray is Exhilaration (Penny Black).  I started by placing it in my Misti and then inking with Distress markers.  Spritzed with a little water and stamped onto mixed media paper.  Once it was dry, I splattered with the same green ink and stamped the sentiment from Gratitude (Penny Black) in black ink.  To finish, I added a thin strip of diagonal striped washi tape to the left side.

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We are excited to have Enna (Ritzybaubles) as our Guest Designer this month.  Welcome Enna!!

I hope you'll check out the challenge blog to see the amazing cards from our Designers and wonderful Guest Designer, Enna.  Come join the challenge!!

Product Links
Exhilaration (Penny Black)
Gratitude (Penny Black)



Stamps:  Exhilaration, Gratitude (both Penny Black)
Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Candied Apple, Barn Door, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento)
Accessories:   Paint brush, washi tape

Challenges:


24 comments:

Mac Mable said...

Ohhhh this is so pretty Loll. What a fabulous effect with the way you've 'water coloured' the floral spray. The green splats, along with the washi tape looks fabulous x. Glorious card Loll x.

Julie B said...

This such a pretty card Loll. :)

MUKat said...

Love the simplicity of your card. You have a real knack for that.

Linda said...

This is gorgeous Loll. I love the pretty floral image, such a nice effect from the markers. The washi down the side is a really nice addition and I love the splatters of course! xx

HilaryJane said...

I love it when you use that vibrant green on your cards, it makes them so happy. It looks wonderful with that deep red and what amazing splatters xx

nancy littrell said...

Beautiful watercolored stamped flower image, Lolly. I LOVE how you added watercolored splatters with the same green inks and added the striped Washi Tape. Love your CAS design and watercolored beauty, my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy

Susan said...

Love the look of the bright red flowers with the strip of black and white stripes! The stripes add real sophistication to the card.

BożenA said...

Your color combinations are always so energizing, Loll. I love the juicy freshness of green and the deep red of flowers. Wonderful card
xx

Robyn Oliver said...

A real eye catcher - those lovely bright colours are wonderful Loll and worked beautifully with the watercolour technique... hugs Robyn

Liz said...

Beautiful card Loll, the floral spray is just lovely. xx

Bonnie said...

I love these flowers in red, Lolly! So bright and pretty! The dots and stripes round out the design beautifully!

TK said...

What a great stamp spray, and way to go using both spots & stripes!

Enna said...

WOW I totally forgot about the Distress markers!!! What a lovely card, Loll!!

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Ohh!! this is so beautiful Loll, love the water color look on this image, the slapstick images from Penny Black are perfect for this look.
Fabulously bold colors and a lovely sentiment.
Stay healthy and safe.
XO
Maria.

Brenda said...

Beautiful card Loll, I love this flower image-so beautiful! I also love the way you "watercolored" it. I just get a mess when I do it, but I guess I just need to keep trying. lol Love the spot and stripes! Hugs, Brenda

Christine Alexander said...

so pretty Loll, love the bold flowers on the soft speckled background

kiwimeskreations said...

Stunning card Loll. Loving the contrast of the striped black and white washi with the organic, flowing lines of the flower. Love the vibrant colours you have used for it
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Karen Dunbrook said...

hello mf.
Hope all is well with you.
this is beautiful...love the striped border along the edge.
xx Karen

Inkyfingers said...

This is so so pretty Loll! The inking technique is lovely and gives such a lot of texture, and the spattering and sentiment are perfectly placed.
Hope you are keeping well and that excessive heat isn't a problem for you as it seems to be for so many right now.
Take care
Hugs
Carol x

Bobby said...

Black and white stripes add such a wonderful accent to a floral card IMO. This is lovely, Loll.

Leslie Miller said...

Gorgeous with incredible use of those markers! Perfect little stripes down the side. This is soooo beautiful, Loll!

Pat said...

Such beautiful flowers and love the marker used straight to stamp and the black and white striped washi tape looks great down the left hand edge Loll, and really pretty colours. x

Aileen said...

Hi Loll, beautiful card, I love that you added dots with lots of flicks, something I am too chicken to do. Beautiful colours as well.

I dont know if you are aware but you have a wonderful long hacker message on here as well.

Take care xx Aileen

Ericka Strange said...

Beautiful card Loll and I love the watercolor look. So pretty.