I do love this stamp and die set from Avery Elle and have used the large flower bouquet for today's card. I stamped in black, watercoloured and die-cut; then placed it inside my antique frame die. I didn't think it needed anything else, so no sentiment.
Here's a close-up ...
Adding this card to the Jingle Bells Challenge - Mele Kalikimaka (Christmas Flowers) Challenge.
Stamps: Holiday Bouquet (Avery Elle)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb. 400 Series); White card base and frame (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink: Black (Versafine); Real Red (SU!); Distress Inks: Crushed Olive, Forest Moss (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools: water brush, matching dies for Holiday Bouquet stamp set (Avery Elle); Antique Frame die (Penny Black)
Challenges:
CAS Watercolour November - Christmas Florals and Greenery
Jingle Bells - Mele Kalikimaka
I agree...no sentiment necessary. You can always put one inside. I love your watercoloring and antique wide frame with your beautiful flowers inside. TFS my friend. hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautifully painted, Loll! Love that image too and even better when the dies come with it. Your framing is perfect on this and I agree that no sentiment is needed. I've done that a lot lately.
ReplyDeleteLovely, Loll! Your flower spray is gorgeous and I love the antique frame - it's on my wish list!! Thanks for including me as a guest designer!
ReplyDeleteNothing else is needed with these beautiful poinsettias, Loll! The pink flowers are perfectly shades and well deserving of being framed! So beautiful, my friend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful watercoloring, Loll! I love how you created dimension on the Poinsettia's and holly leaves, and that you included those lovely red berries! Your antique frame was the perfect choice for your design, too! Thanks so much for inspiring me to play along again this month!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful bouquet of holly and poinsettias! They easily stand alone without a sentiment. Wonderful watercolouring and framing!
ReplyDeleteLove that lovely deckle frame ... and those gorgeous blooms too ... thanks for *blooming* with us at Jingle Belles.
ReplyDeleteLoll, that's such a beautiful spray of poinsettia, love the colours and the beautiful frame :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
ReplyDeleteYou've sold me on dark pink poinsettias. This colouring is amazing and this frame is totally awesome. BRILLIANT! Your are a pro when it comes to colouring, the tones are perfect. I really love this card, dear Loll, xx
ReplyDeleteThis Poinsettia stamp is one of my favorites too Loll and you used it BEAUTIFULLY on your card! I love your antique framing and it definitely does not need a sentiment...the Poinsettia is so pretty all on it's own and surrounded by all that white on white...LOVE it!! :0)
ReplyDeleteThose pretty poinsettia's really did not need a sentiment. They tell the story without words. Beautiful watercoloring, and the frame is just perfect to enclose them. Wonderful card, Loll. Bev
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. The framing looks fabulous and the poinsettia's and foliage so pretty. Wonderful water colouring and fabulous card and yes it doesn't need a sentiment X
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful ... and you're right, no sentiment needed xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Loll! Beautiful colours and watercolouring. Love the popped up antique frame... gives amazing dimension. And agreed... it doesn’t need a sentiment and stands on its own brilliantly, xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful poinsettia spray, Loll! Love your pretty watercoloring and the way the flowers and the berries are coming off the frame. I agree that this looks complete without a sentiment.
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
Gorgeous card Loll, love how you've used the antique frame to display your beautifully watercoloured poinsettias... I love these flowers - often see them sold in pots around Christmas, so one might just come home with me this year.
ReplyDeletethis is so gorgeous....love the way you framed it all up.
ReplyDeletexx Karen
What a fabulous design element - that frame, and the florals peeking out from it. Love this, Loll.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful floral stamp and lovely watercoloring of it Loll! Your antique die cut frame in the cream is perfect behind the colors! xx
ReplyDeleteLoving that deckled frame for your pretty florals! Fantastic card, Loll!
ReplyDeleteoh WOW! what an absolutely stunning card. amazing on every level. and again i say, 'WOW'!!! thanks for helping us celebrate festive flower power at JINGLE BELLES! ♥
ReplyDeleteStunning card, Loll. I love how you used the frame to embed your beautiful flowers. Such a beautiful and elegant card.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
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