Friday, August 09, 2024

Penny Black - More Special Blend

Hi everyone.  Sharing another image from the Special Blend (31-059) stamp set.  This little girl is so sweet! :)  

I used Jill Foster's sketch from her video series, Permission to Play video #3.  I LOVE how the bright colour and texture of the vertical strip plays off the colours of the watercoloured image.

I started by stamping the image in Watering Can Archival ink, before watercolouring with Distress inks.  I used a few Zigs (flesh, pale gray) to add to the image before stamping the sentiment (from the same set) in the same ink as the image.  A strip of Bermuda Bay card stock was dry embossed with Dots & Dashes (65-020) folder (Penny Black) and adhered to the left side to finish the card.

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      Special Blend (31-059)              Dots & Dashes (65-020)


Stamps:  Special Blend (Penny Black)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Bermuda Bay (SU!)
Ink:   Watering Can Archival (Ranger); Distress Inks:  Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Corcal, Mustard Seed, Evergreen Bough, Pine Needles, Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs; Zigs
Accessories:   Watercolour brushes, Dots & Dashes embossing folder (Penny Black

23 comments:

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

This is sweet! I love it! And your colouring is super!

Sandy said...

Did I goof or what -- I thought this was a LOTV stamp but NO - it's a Penny Black Special Blend. I have to get this stamp - the sooner the better!
Sandy xx

Julie B said...

I have the LOTV digi of that stamp and I love it. Your interpretation of the sketch is just right! :)

I Card Everyone said...

There's another embossing folder on my wish list, Loll! Love your little party goer!
=]

Darnell said...

So cute, Lolly! I love everything about it and that sediment is THE BEST!! Great coloring! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Dolly

Anonymous said...

Adorable. Love it.

Marcia Hill said...

My sentiments exactly Loll...I love cake and if you have to have a birthday, then there better be some cake involved!! Your little image is so sweet and just beautifully colored too, and I'm also loving that dry embossed strip on the side too! FABULOUS card my friend...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)

Lisa Elton said...

There is a whole lot of cute happening on this card! The little girl is a doll and I love here sweet teddy bear!

TK said...

Very sweet indeed! I also love how the vertical strip plays off the taller image with the balloon

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

AW! A delightful card in every way. x

Heather said...

What a sweet card, Loll, and once again you've chosen beautiful colours.

Bobby said...

So happy to have this cutie in my possession, Loll. I think that image was based on me at that age and you brought her to life with your wonderful coloring.

Anonymous said...

What a super cute card, Loll! I love the little party girl, your wonderful coloring and great layout! That embossing folder is pretty cool, too! Sue N

Pat said...

That is gorgeous Loll, and I love the beautiful blue embossed strip at the lefthand edge, and that cute little birthday girl with her similarly coloured balloon..great coordination and so prettily watercoloured. x

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Great texture with that edging strip, Loll, and I love your sweet party image! Gorgeous coloring too!!

nancy littrell said...

Aaahhh..such a Sweet Birthday card, Lolly:-) Thank you so much for sharing. Love and Hugs...Nancy

kiwimeskreations said...

Such a sweet image Loll, and you have really made her the star of the card. Love the pop of texture on that wonderful side strip
Blessings
Maxine

JoAnn said...

Love that sweet image of that little girl reaching for the birthday cake. Your coloring is fabulous. Love the embossed strip on the side.

Christine Alexander said...

That's such a sweet image Loll and so beautifully coloured ♥

Susan said...

Adorable image and lovely colouring! Great layout too!

Bonnie said...

This is the sweetest image and colored so beautifully, Lolly! I love the contrast of the embossed side strip that makes this extra special!

Helen said...

So cute - love the teal!
Thanks for playing at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
Helen x

BożenA said...

Your watercolor looks stunning! I love coloring delicacy, so characteristic of watercolors. You perfectly matched the lateral pressed panel to the color elements of the image on the card. Excellent work, my dear Loll.
Hugs,
BożenA