Beautiful Blossoms - Optional Mood Board #8 (I focused on the sunflowers) ...
and Double D August Challenge - Sunflowers ...
Ink: Black (Memento); Distress Inks: Mustard Seed, Crackling Campfire, Walnut Stain, Rustic Wilderness, Blueprint Sketch (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Clear embossing powder (Ranger); heat tool, watercolour paint brushes
I used my Stampendous Pop Sunflower stamp set and the jug is from Penny Black's Country Charisma set.
I stamped the jug and sunflowers onto mixed media paper in black ink and heat embossed with clear. I fussy-cut the images and then watercoloured using Distress Inks (Mustard Seed, Crackling Campfire, Walnut Stain, Rustic Wilderness, Blueprint Sketch).
I used a piece of brown patterned paper with text to cut a strip to go behind my jug of sunflowers, tearing the edges to add some depth and interest. The sunflowers are popped up for added dimension. The sentiment (Amy R --- long retired) was stamped in more Walnut Stain ink.
Close-up ...
Sunflowers make me happy and it was fun creating this card. :)
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Stamps: Pop Sunflowers (Stampendous / Spellbinders); Amy R - retired
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Documented Patterned Paper (Simple Stories)Ink: Black (Memento); Distress Inks: Mustard Seed, Crackling Campfire, Walnut Stain, Rustic Wilderness, Blueprint Sketch (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Clear embossing powder (Ranger); heat tool, watercolour paint brushes
Beautiful card, Loll.xx
ReplyDeleteAhhh, my favorite sunflowers! I love them with the jug. I'll have to keep that in mind as I'm sure I have something similar. What a fun combination and beautiful coloring. The text paper really sets it off, and I love the sentiment with it. I'm happy you came to play with us at Double D, Loll!
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful blue pot of smile inducing sunflowers, Loll. The torn text background is a wonderful way to display them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet pitcher of sunflowers! This is charming, Loll!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful watercoloured sunflowers Loll and love the torn white on black script paper which is a lovely contrast to the white card, and is perfect with the black sentiment which is great. x
ReplyDeleteI love the blue jug filled with sunflowers, Lolly! It's so uplifting! Great use of the patterned paper too!
ReplyDeleteDon't you just LOVE sunflowers in a jug or watering can...to me it just says SMILE!! Yoour coloring is beautiful as always Loll and I'm loving the printed dsp behind your flowers too! Sweet, sweet card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Loll, of course I love your sunflowers but what a great way to frame them with the black text background. - So dramatic ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful happy card - perfect image and colours for the sentiment you chose. Great card for the two mood board challenges.
ReplyDeleteSunny sunflowers make me happy, too, Lolly! Your coloring is perfect and I love how you paired your sunflowers with the text background and bright cornflower blue jug! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteWonderful sunflowers Loll - I must admit I coloured some recently, and had fun doing so. Your finished card is really eyecatching
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The blue jug is the perfect container for those sunny yellow blooms Loll. The dark text background makes the whole arrangement shine. :)
ReplyDeleteSO very beautiful, love your colour mix.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sunflower card and great coloring! My favorite flower.
ReplyDeleteI have seen lots of sunflowers in blogland today. What a joy they are and this card is no exception. They definitely send happy thoughts and your colouring is gorgeous xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, LOVE the color of the jug with the sunflowers, so perfect in every way!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our challenge at Double D!
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Loving this bright and bold card Loll! The coloring, as always, is done to perfection. Those sunflowers are gorgeous and really pop in the blue container, love it! The dark brown text paper is perfect for the background and lets these beautiful images just pop! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I'll have to remember that torn paper...adds so much interest and texture. Love.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Your design is fabulous and your coloring is fantastic! Lovely all over! Thank you so much for playing along with us at The Double D, Sunflowers Challenge. Donna, DT Member.
ReplyDeleteThis is the sweetest design and the images are so pretty. Thanks for joining us at the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge, we hope to see more of your lovely designs soon.
ReplyDeleteDonna xx
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And happy thoughts are sent to you too. This is so pretty. Sunflowers are such happy flowers and always bring a smile to my face so this lovely bouquet of sunflowers in such a bright blue jug definitely sends happy thoughts.
ReplyDeleteSO SO PRETTY! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Beautiful Blossoms! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. We appreciate your support!
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PS ... thanks for also sharing this beauty with us over on the Double D Challenge Blog. Hugs
Your sunflowers are so beautiful, and water colored to perfection. The blue watering can, or vase really sets off your flowers. Thanks for always visiting my blog and glad you were able to see the triplets. Hope all is well with you.
ReplyDeletelove the text background for your beautiful bright flowers Loll
ReplyDeleteSunflowers are such a welcoming fall show of color, and you've showcased yours perfectly against the dark backdrop -- very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI also think that sunflowers are unique flowers. I love them for the sunshine they bring. And yes, this card has the power to clarify thoughts.
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