Wednesday, December 08, 2021

Penny Black - Lovely Landing

Hi everyone.  Today I'm sharing a card made with another of the new stamps from the Penny Black Hello Winter 2021 release.

This stamp is called Lovely Landing (40-807).  I love this sweet bird sitting on the branches watching the snow come down. :)

I started by smooshing the background with Iced Spruce and Speckled Egg distress inks.  The image was stamped with Basic Gray ink and heat embossed in clear.  The bird was watercoloured with more of the Iced Spruce and Speckled Egg distress inks and then pops of colour for the berries using Barn Door and Aged Mahogany distress inks.  White acrylic paint was diluted and used to add snow to the branches and then splattered over the whole image for the falling snow.  To finish, a sentiment (Bright & Light 30-762) was stamped in Versamark onto black card stock and heat embossed in white; then adhered to the bottom of the card.

Close-up ...
I'm sending this card to the Penny Black Saturday challenge - Anything Goes - Optional: Christmas.
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Stamps:  Lovely Landing, Bright & Light (both Penny Black)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.); black card stock (SU!)
Ink:  Basic Gray (SU!); Distress Inks:  Iced Spruce, Speckled Egg, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany (Tim Holtz); Versamark 
Accessories:   Water Mister, Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, Watercolour brushes (#4, #2 Round), White Acrylic Paint, Clear Wink of Stella, White Embossing Powder (Ranger)

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23 comments:

Jeanne H said...

A beautiful card, Loll, just beautiful. I do wish the image was available in wood...
Merry Christmas to you and your family.

nancy littrell said...

OMG..LOVE your soft wintery colors for your background and watercolored bird and all your snow splatters. The bird on the winter branches with berries looks so at home in its natural environment, Lolly. You are making me add to my wishlist, my friend:-) Happy Holiday and Love and Hugs...Nancy

Pat said...

A beautiful PB stamp and I love the soft and gentle colours with that pop of red for the berries Loll, and lots of white acrylic falling snow which looks softer diluted and works well here and the white on black sentiment complements it too. x

Susan said...

What an adorable bird!! And I love the soft winter colours. Truly a beautiful card!

Lisa Elton said...

Oh, I like this! Those spindly branches with the plump bird perched on them are fantastic! Pretty card, Loll!

Bonnie said...

Oh what a sweet bird, Lolly! Love that wintery background and the bright berries! A beautiful Winter card, my friend!

Christine Alexander said...

Wow gorgeous Loll, love your gentle gray tones and the pop of red ♥

TK said...

Frosty, yet oh so sweet!

Nstiz said...

What struck me the most is the fabulous, winter background! Who know iced spruce and speckled egg would make that color? Fantastic job of creating winter on this card. I’m also green with envy that you can splatter so well without serious damage to the card and walls.

HilaryJane said...

That smooshed background gives a wonderful wintery feel to this lovely scene and the red berries provide the perfect pop of colour. Love it xx

Brenda in IN said...

What a beautiful winter sky. The bird looks right at home on his branch with soft red berries.

Bobby said...

Birds just tug at my heart, Loll, and this one shivering in the cold makes me want to give him a scarf. lol Love the colors you chose for a stormy winter sky.

Sandy said...

Wonderful Loll! I love birds and this sweet fella had his feathers all fluffed out to keep him nice and warm. I know it's cold where you live - little chilly here in Northern Florida. I love birds and this image is as cute as they come. Hope your feeding your winter birds!
Merry Christmas Loll!!!
Sandy Claus xx

Carol L said...

What a charming little card! Love the muted colors and berries and of course that cute little bird! Adorable!

Marcia Hill said...

What a perfect Winter looking card...the colors feel so cold and crisp, but absolutely perfect!! And that little feathered friend is just as sweet as can be! FABULOUS card Loll...love it!! Hugs. :0)

Julia Aston said...

What a gorgeous snowfall you created around your sweet bird and pretty berry branches Loll! xx

Mac Mable said...

What a pretty colour combination and the cutest of little bird Loll x. The birds face sure is adorable and so is your card x.

Linda said...

The shades of grey gives this card a real wintry feel. I love the pop of red too. xx

BożenA said...

This winter scene is so touching, Loll. A frozen bird on a branch during a blizzard. You've caught this amazing moment!
xx

Papercraft Boutique said...

The fantastic snowy gray sky and the red berries make a perfect background for the sweet little bird, Loll! Love how you colored the bird, making the feathers look so soft!
Hideko xx

Robyn Oliver said...

Very cute card Loll, it's a lovely snowy scene with the little bird, Robyn

Ros Crawford said...

This must be one of my favourites from you Lol... I adore everything about it. Stunning!

Barb Ghig said...

I'm always amazed at how beautifully you work with your distress inks, Loll! Love your fabulous winter sky and how you added snow to the bare branches and a perfect shade of red for the berries! Another stunning work of art from your studio :)
I apologize for being MIA for the past several weeks...I've missed so many of your wonderful and inspiring posts...Thanks for making me smile today ~ xx