Susan's favourite colour is blue, so I watercoloured some blue flowers using Distress Inks Salty Ocean and Unchartered Mariner. LOVE the Mariner colour!. The background is a stencil monoprint of one of my favourite stencils, Mini Tiny Dots. It's especially good used in a monoprint. I stamped the image in black ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder before watercolouring.
Card inside ...
I'm sending this card to the Seize the Birthday Challenge #252. Didn't do the Topping this time ...
And, I'm also sending this card to the Stencil Fun November Challenge. This is my third entry this month! :)
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Stamps: Bouquet of Thanks (Simon Says Stamp); Good Wishes (Penny Black); Gratitude (Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)Ink: Black (Memento); Distress Inks: Mowed Lawn, Salty Ocean, Unchartered Mariner (Tim Holtz); Versamark
Accessories: Mini Tiny Circles stencil (Crafter's Workshop), Clear embossing powder, heat tool,
Challenges:
What a lucky lady Sue is, to receive this gorgeous card.
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I knew as soon as I saw your beautifully watercolored flowers that this must be a birthday card for our dear friend, Susan:-) I LOVE the monoprint dotted background for the flowers and...your lovely design inside the card too. A very special card for a very special friend. TFS Lolly. Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteI have no doubt that Susan will love this. I love that background. It makes the perfect backdrop for those gorgeous blue flowers xx
ReplyDeleteEvery thing about this card is a win for me. Love the monoprint the flower sprig and how delightful to see the interior.
ReplyDeleteSusan will love this card. I love this stamp, and in the blue version these flowers are simply divine! And such a beautiful card inside. Big WOW!
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Beautiful inside and out, just as your friendship with Susan is a beautiful thing. How amazing to discover you only live 1/2 hr away! I love this monoprint, and the monoprint technique in general produces beautiful results. I learned it from you and am grateful.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Loll! I'll bet she loved it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Loll. I'm sure Susan was thrilled to receive it. xx
ReplyDeleteLoll, it's the perfect card for me - blue and flowers (and of course your wonderful talent!). It's got pride of place on my mantelpiece! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect card for Susan, and I know she will love it. ♥
ReplyDeleteWow - gorgeous! Susan is sure to love and be blessed by this beauty! And you're right, your stencil makes a fantastic monoprint
ReplyDeleteLucky Susan - what beautiful blue blossom and that stenciling looks amazing!!
ReplyDeleteLoll this is simply gorgeous - love that background, and the blues on your flowers are stunning!
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Maxine
I have this flower stamp too and never thought to use it in blue, but I'm so glad Susan's favorite color is blue as your card turned out SO pretty in this color!! Loving that tiny, dotted background too! I'm sure Susan loved this card, and even more so that you made it special just for her! Stamping friends really are the best!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful blue flowers, Lolly! The contrast with the black outlines really makes the blues pop! I know that Susan loves this card and treasures your friendship!
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous watercoloured flowers and the two blues look so pretty..the Uncharted Mariner is one for my wish list, and I love the stencil monoprint in that super green which makes a perfect background. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful job you did on this card for Susan. I LOVE that you did the inside too, something I've been lazy with. Your painting is outstanding as always. I'm sure Susan just loved this!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely. Gorgeous floral image, beautifully coloured, and a fab background. I'm sure that Susan loved it! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creation inside & out Loll! Awesome inspiration! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our STENCIL FUN challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. We appreciate your support!
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A lovely card for Susan's birthday. That is so cool you met online and got to meet and craft together. I love those kind of stories and grateful for all the gals I've met online.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty in blue Loll. Susan will love this card. Blogging friends are the best.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love the blue flowers (my favorite color too) and design of your card. The inside is just as pretty.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card, Loll! I am so happy to see this in the gallery! And I know that Susan will treasure this card! Heart Hugs, Col
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birthday card for Susan, love those flowers and the way you colored them! I love that you did the inside as well, equally beautiful outside and in! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteNothing better than blue flowers for Susan! Wonderful card with two beautiful techniques.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Loll!!! I wish I had a crafty buddy that close. Love the textures and colors. Thanks so much for playing along with us at the Seize the Birthday challenge blog!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely floral for Susan! Love that partial stenciling on your background! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Loll! The blue flowers are gorgeous and the monoprint background is awesome! I love the shade of the blue, and I'm sure Susan does too.
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Such a great card, Loll. Love that you have met Susan in person, that is just a wonderful story. The background is as fabulous as the flowers. I know she loved it. Thanks for linking up at Seize the Birthday.
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