Friday, June 24, 2022

Penny Black - Blooming

Hi everyone.  I'm back with another of the new release from Penny Black.  This image is called Blooming (40-850) and I love the large size, this time having it go off the edge.  The lovely shape of the flowers could be several different kinds of flowers.  Today I made them into Himalayan Blue Poppies, watercoloured with Distress Inks:  Salty Ocean and Mowed Lawn.  I added some Black Soot ink to the centers and sponged more of the mowed lawn in opposite corners.  

The sentiment is from another new release, So Thankful (30-914), and it finishes my simple watercoloured card.

Close-up ...
I started my card using the colours from the latest challenge at Color Hues (#43).  Love this combination!

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Stamps:  Blooming, So Thankful (both Penny Black)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:  Black (Memento); Distress Inks:  Salty Ocean, Mowed Lawn, Black Soot (Tim Holtz) 
Accessories:   Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, sponge

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21 comments:

Pat said...

This is absolutely gorgeous Loll, and the two colours used for these fabulous flowers are so bright and pretty and with really seamless beautifully blended watercolouring, and love the the green ink used in opposite corners of the background and blended out towards the centre. x

I Card Everyone said...

Really stunning, Loll!
=]

Nstiz said...

Beautifully painted but the words "simple" and " Water color" don't go together in my world (grin). I'm particularly fond of the way you sponged your background which perfectly highlight your artwork. Gorgeous card, Loll!

nancy littrell said...

Love your new watercolored flowers from PB and you are right...they are a very generic shape which makes them perfect for any color that suits you:-) Loved the new PB Thankful sentiments too...so appropriate for many occasions..especially these days...I think it is a must have sentiment set, Lolly:-) TFS Love and Hugs...Nancy

Bonnie said...

These flowers are gorgeous, Lolly! These flowers look like they're lots of fun to watercolor. Love these shades of blue and green together and the fantastic sentiment!

Lisa Elton said...

So fresh and pretty, Loll!

Sue D said...

Beautiful colors and beautifully colored. Your artistry is awesome and always a joy to see.

HilaryJane said...

You are always so good with colour. This is wonderful, I love it xx

Bobby said...

So pretty, Loll. I'd love some of those poppies.

Marcia Hill said...

AWESOME card Loll! I love the shaded background on angles, and those blue poppies really POP beautifully! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Karen said...

This is just gorgeous! Your beautifully watercolored florals just pop with that bright green background! Thanks for joining us at Color Hues!

TK said...

Beautiful, and the opposite corners inked and the middle left white is a wonderful effect

Papercraft Boutique said...

Your Himalayan blue poppies are so pretty, Loll! Your beautiful watercoloring makes the petals look light and airy, and sponging the opposite corners is a wonderful effect! The sentiment sure warms any recipient's heart.
Hideko xx

Leslie Miller said...

These flowers are beautiful as Himalayan blue poppies! Gorgeous with the bright green shading, too. I love how you shaded only the corners. Making a note. Thank you for always inspiring, Loll!

Susan said...

I love Himalayan blue poppies - I've tried to grow them a few times but never succeeded so now I just go to Van Dusen to see them there. You've captured their glorious blue! Love the green sponging to set them off.

Lyn said...

Such a beautiful card, I love Penny Black Sentiments

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Happy Birthday Loll
x

Nancy said...

Such a pretty card, Loll. I love the pop of color that fades to white and what a wonderful sentiment. Always a pleasure to have you in the lineup at Color Hues!

Cindy Beach said...

How beautiful, Loll! Your cards are always gorgeous and this one is no exception! I love how you used our colors. Thanks for joining us at Color Hues!

Brenda said...

Love this color combo Loll and love this card. A beautiful bunch of flowers for sure. Hugs, Brenda

BożenA said...

Wow! How amazing the combination of these colors looks! The flowers even pop up and contrast wonderfully with the background. I also love how you pulled the color in the background that you left a white stripe. This adds variety to the card and makes it a real eye-catcher. This PB stamp is amazing.
xx