Monday, August 05, 2024

My Favourite Colours

Hi everyone.  When I saw the challenge at Just Us Girls #738 (orange and hot pink), I just had to play along as this is my favourite colour combo! :)   I also am playing along with Seize the Birthday #288 - Tic Tac Toe (I chose the right column ... stencil-dots-sentiment without the word "birthday").  My sweet friend Bonnie is Guest Designing at both challenges --- congrats dear friend!!  

And it's Monday, which means it's a new IDEAS Challenge - Inks with Darnell. 

 


I started by sponging the Honeycomb Stencil (Penny Black) with Spiced Marmalde ink.  I just wanted a bit of pattern at the bottom and up one side.  Next, I stamped my flower (Nature's Magic - Altenew) in black onto mixed media paper and heat embossed in clear.  I added dashes of colour from my Distress Markers (Picked Raspberry and Carved Pumpkin) to each petal and then used a wet paint brush to spread the ink.  I used Lost Shadow Distress ink for the leaves and then die-cut the flowers and set them aside.  

A simple sentiment (Super Day - Penny Black) is stamped in black and heat embossed in clear on the stenciled card front.  I then used more Carved Pumpkin ink (diluted) to splatter the background (dots!). :)  I popped up the flowers over top.

Close-up ...
Thanks to all three of these challenges for inspiring me to make this card.  I had fun! :)
 
And thank you for stopping by!

Stamps: Nature's Magic (Altenew); Super Day (Penny Black) 
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:  Black (Memento); Distress Markers:  Picked Raspberry, Carved Pumpkin, Lost Shadow 
Accessories:   Honeycomb stencil (Penny Black), sponge, Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool), watercolour brushes, Nature's Magic die-cut (Altenew)

34 comments:

I Card Everyone said...

You know it's my favorite color combo too, right? Oh, Loll! This is just absolutely glorious in those pinks and oranges!
=]

Pat said...

Such beautiful flowers Loll, and the background honeycomb stencilling and added splatters look so bright and pretty..a terrific card. x

Bobby said...

The mix of colors on the flowers is beautiful, Loll, and the yellow honeycomb made a great background. Clever way to add the dots. Thanks for sharing your card with us at Just Us Girls.

Glenda J said...

Absolutely gorgeous Loll! Great colour combo - love the splatter over the stencil. Thanks for playing along with my tic tac toe board at Seize the Birthday.

nancy littrell said...

Beautiful, Beautiful Birthday card for Bonnie...Loll:-) I LOVE the color challenge and CAS card design, my friend. Have a Great Day, Bonnie...Thank you Lolly for the reminder:-) Love and Hugs to you both:-)

Patricia said...

This is so pretty Loll! It is also one of my favorite color combinations and I love how you have used them with the stenciling and spatters as a background for these beautiful flowers. Your flower shading is always so pretty!

Liz said...

Wonderful card Loll, beautiful colour combination.
Liz xx

Carol said...

SO pretty how you used the pink and orange watercolored in a way that showcases them beautifully! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at Just Us Girls!

Cathy said...

Such a pretty card Loll, love the colours and the stencilled spattered background sets off the flowers beautifully, still has a lovely CAS feel, Cathy x

Darnell said...

Your watercoloring on those petals is so professional, Lolly! The whole card is just glowing and I am so glad you saw that color challenge because I know they are your favorites! Thank you for encouraging everyone to use their NBUS and for playing with my I.D.E.A.S. this week!📌 Hugs, Dolly

JD/ Jill said...

Beautiful card.

Bonnie said...

I thought of you when I saw these colors, Lolly! I remember that they're your favorite colors and you always use them so beautifully! Love these flowers and the stenciling my dear friend!

Lisa Elton said...

So happy to have you joining us at Just Us Girls with this pretty card, Loll! Love the stenciling and those wonderful flowers!

TK said...

Oh My! This is gorgeous, Loll! It's easy to see why this is your favorite combo -- you ace it

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful Loll, that's such a gorgeous colour combo ♥

ElizStewart said...

Loll...just beautiful! Every element! As always thanks for sharing your creativity with Just Us Girls!

Ina G said...

So glad you are sharing this beauty with us at JUGS Loll. Loving the stencilled background to show off those amazing blended flowers. Always a great day when I see your postings. Thanks for adding to our Gallery.

Susan said...

Very lovely colours - I recognized them as your favourites! Great background and splatters!

Aquarius said...

Loving the colour combo on this super card

Julie B said...

Your watercoloured blooms are so life like Loll and I love the combination of stencil and colours too. :)

kiwimeskreations said...

So beautiful Loll - love your use of the colours... the dots are a great interpretation of the theme
Blessings
Maxine

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

A gorgeous card. x

Vicki Dutcher said...

How nice to see your card in our gallery. It’s so pretty! Thanks for sharing at JUGS

Marcia Hill said...

Another beauty Loll and using one of my favorite color combinations too...you just can't go wrong with Pink & Orange!! Your flowers are sooooo pretty and look wonderful over the honeycomb stenciling and splattering! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Brenda in IN said...

This color combination is gorgeous and so is your card. Lovely watercolor and beautiful stenciling for the background.

Nstiz said...

How cheerful this is Loll! Love the background and of course those brilliant summer colors. You always do a superb job with your images and this is no exception!

Donna said...

Gorgeous card!

Nancy said...

This card is just sensational, Loll, and is up there on the list of favorite cards of yours for me now. Thanks for playing along at Seize the Birthday!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Those colors just pop here, Loll - love the soft stenciling and splatters too!!

Linda said...

Gorgeous colour combo. Love the stencil design in the background too xx

Cindi said...

Love your use of colors. This is a happy card. Thank you for sharing.

Robyn Oliver said...

Oh this card Loll, is simply gorgeous... I love those colours too... the honeycomb stencil background set it off brilliantly, have a wonderful day hugs Robyn

Heather said...

Love these colours and the beautiful background is so summery and pretty

JoAnn said...

Your card is gorgeous Loll. Love the colors and design of your card. Congrats on winning honors at STB.