Today's card is a CAS design using a lovely stamp set from SU (Inspiring Iris). I've had this stamp in my NBUS (never-before-used-schtuff) box for a LONG time! :)
I started by masking a rectangle using Background Basics stencil (Penny Black) and a sponge brush with Salvaged Patina Distress Ink to create an ombre background. Then I stamped the outline image of the irises. There is a matching stamp for the flower heads, but I couldn't get it to line up, so I watercoloured with more Distress Inks (Milled Lavender, Wilted Violet, Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn).
To finish, I stamped the sentiment (Super Day - Penny Black), in black ink.
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I'm sending the above card to the following challenges:
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Inspiring Iris (SU!); Super Day (Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Distress Inks: Salvage Patina, Milled Lavender, Wilted Violet, Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento)
Accessories: Background Basics stencils (Penny Black), sponges, watercolour paint brush
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Those iris are so pretty against the blue ombre background Loll. Hope all goes well with your move. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card with that lovely blue blended background for the lovely Iris blooms.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new home.
I'm loving your gorgeous purple Iris, Loll!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your move - see you soon!
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Love these purple irises, Lolly! They'll be blooming before we know it! I hope you got your snow.
ReplyDeleteThe irises are gorgeous Loll, and love that purple for the flowers and a lovely bright green for the leaves, and love the way your masked background fades from right to left and bottom to top, and the Salvaged Patina is such a beautiful shade of blue. I hope that the move goes well. x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL Iris Loll and I'm loving your softly blended background too! Lovely, lovely card my friend and good luck with the big move!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous CAS design! My favourite flower!
ReplyDeleteSo exciting to be moving in with the boys to your new family home:-) Congratulations and can't wait to see new photos of your new home and all the boys:-) Thank you so much for sharing:-) Love and Hugs to you all from Nancy and Denny:-)
ReplyDeleteLove the irises (among my favourite flowers) and the partial shading of the background rectangle. Really looking forward to coming out and seeing the new house! Good luck with the move!
ReplyDeleteA totally delightful floral creation Loll, a perfect CAS creation for our new theme at We Love Stamping challenge, thanks so much for joining in.
ReplyDeleteJust saw the card below with the graduated inking, just beautiful.
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Beautiful card Loll, love irises and these are so pretty against the ombre blue. Hope your move goes well, sounds very exciting :) Cathy x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card and design, I love Iris's. Good luck with your new house move. So exciting and a bit scary too I would imagine. x
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, perfectly CAS ...... I love it! Hope everything goes well with the move xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so very beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to join us at We Love Stamping. I hope all goes well with your move.
ReplyDeleteI do love this simple design and the iris is my favourite flower. I love the simplicity of this stamp and you have really made it shine with that lovely blue. So lovely to see you in the we love stamping gallery too. Thanks for adding us to your list. I hope we will see you more often once you have settled into your new home. Good luck with it all xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I am loving that blended ink frame...gonna have to give that technique a try!! Thanks for joining the fun and playing along with us at CAS on Friday for our clean and simple "FLOWER" challenge (#301)!!
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So beautiful in its simplicity, Loll. Good luck with the move.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to be very busy with the move, but what an exciting time! It's going to be so nice! Your card is beautiful simplicity and I adore it! Your sponged corner is just enough. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love your classically beautiful iris, Lolly! That blending partial frame is such a statement! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Good luck with your move! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteThis is simply beautiful, Loll! Hope your move goes smoothly.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Loll, such a classically elegant card ♥
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move, I can't wait to see the house and your new crafting space xx
Love the painting on this one as well as the beautiful shading! Well done Loll!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Loll ! Love that purple blossom over the gorgeous blue sky. After all the rain we had, I can't wait to see some blossom in our garden. Daffodils and tulips are already growing, we already can see the leaves. Hope everything has gone well with your moving. Hugs xx
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