I started by stamping in Coffee Archival Ink and then watercoloured using distress inks (Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral, Shabby Shutters, Salvaged Patina, Peacock Feathers, and Gathered Twigs). I added a few dots of design to the teacup using my white acrylic Posca pen, then sponged around the outside of the image with more of the Shabby Shutters distress ink. Happy Birthday was stamped in the "card" (from the same stamp set) to complete the card.
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I'm sending this to the Penny Black Saturday Challenge for August, where they are looking for one layer cards. Not something I make often, but happy how it turned out. :)
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Stamps: Lovely Letter (Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Coffee Archival (Ranger); Distress Inks: Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral, Shabby Shutters, Salvaged Patina, Peacock Feathers, and Gathered Twigs
Accessories: watercolour paint brushes, white acrylic pen (Posca), sponge brush, black permanent marker
Such a sweet Penny Black new stamped and watercolored floral image with a sweet bird delivering a Happy Birthday card. Love how there are 3 sentiments in the set that fit perfectly into the envelope:-) TFS my dear friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteLove the green sponging, a lovely stamp and a gorgeous card.
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This is such a sweet bird and I love the translucent look of the flower petals! Such bright, happy colors for this lovely birthday card, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI love how soft and dreamy this is! Just lovely, Loll!
ReplyDeleteHow bright and beautiful Loll and I love the mix of colours, and the little sentiment from the set finishes it perfectly. x
ReplyDeleteLove your water colouring of this sweet image Loll - a delightful card :)
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Maxine
Your soft inking around the image really hi lights your cute stamped image Loll. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute ...... love the stamped image, and great job with the ink blending xx
ReplyDeleteGetting your birthday greeting from such a sweet bird is so nice. I love the wispy flowers planted in the cup and soft color all around it. Such a pretty card.
ReplyDeletePenny Black always has the sweetest images and you've colored up this one just beautifully Loll! I love, LOVE that tweet little birdie and all the lovely flowers too! Sweet, sweet card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteP.S. Had to order some Audrey Blue cardstock and ink pad after seeing your post from the other day...thanks for enabling my friend!! :0)
Your flowers look so delicate and airy the way you water colored them with inks Loll! What a lovely stamp with the bluebird holding the birthday message! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous stamp, I love the plant growing out of the teacup. You have made it very special with your watercolouring and the inked edges. Hope you are feeling better xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card Loll, beautiful design and I love the soft colour of the watercolouring. xx
ReplyDeleteLove the stamp set you used on your lovely card. Great coloring on the image and I like how you sponged the ink around the edges. Thanks for sharing with us at Seize the Birthday.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, I have this bird and have enjoyed using it... only once, tsk tsk. Can you say "too many stamps"? This is so pretty and dreamy. The flowers appear diaphanous and I love that. Pretty with the sponging coming in from the edges, leaving a halo of light around the stamp and adding to the dreamy quality. I do love this, Loll!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty one-layer card! I love your colors, so light and whimsical
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you joined us at Seize the Birthday Challenge with an anything goes birthday card. This is so cheerful and will be easy to mail. It looks so delicate, and the water coloring is perfect.
ReplyDeleteWow Loll, this card is so pretty!!! The image has a "clear, see-through" look to it, I almost thought it was a clear, color sticker. It's so cool looking and I just love how bright and cheerful this card is! The image is super adorable too. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteadorable Loll, the little bird is so sweet and the flowers are so beautifully coloured ♥
ReplyDeleteLol, This is such a pretty one-layer card and I think you certainly have a knack of it. Love the blended background highlighting the flowers and of course that darling bird. Awesome Birthday card! Thanks for playing along at Seize the Birthday!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card Loll! It's so colourful and happy:)
ReplyDeleteSo tweet! The soft watercolouring is beautiful and gives a lovely dreamy effect.
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