Thursday, April 15, 2021

The Flower Challenge #55 Reminder

Hi everyone.  I'm back with a reminder card for The Flower Challenge #55 - Pretty Pastels.  Today I've used a new-to-me stamp that I bought recently from Newton's Nook, called Floral Fringe.  This is such a fun and whimsical design that tells us that Spring is here! :)
I started by stamping the image in white pigment ink and then heat embossing in white.  I used Squeezed Lemonade distress ink to add a soft yellow wash to the background before watercolouring the rest of the flowers, using soft pastel colours.  The leaves are watercoloured using watercolour pencils in three shades of green.  The sentiment, which comes with the stamp set, is stamped in green to finish the card.  A CAS design that shows off the pretty pastel flowers.

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I hope you'll check out the challenge blog to see the amazing reminder cards from our talented Designers.  Lots of time to play along.  The challenge closes on the 25th.

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Floral Fringe (Newton's Nook)

Stamps:  Floral Fringe (Newton's Nook)
Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Unicorn White Pigment Ink (Hero Arts); Distress Inks:  Squeezed Lemonade, Spiced Marmalade, Worn Lipstick, Dusty Concord, Broken China (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   White embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, water brush, Green Watercolour Pencils (Derwent)

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13 comments:

BożenA said...

Your pastel card is so subtle and feminine! I love this shining and radiant design.
Hugs,
BożenA

Sandy said...

Beautiful! As delicious as ice cream sherbet!
Sandy xx

Bunny said...

Absolutely beautiful. I'd rather have this than real flowers. [Bunny]

Ina G said...

Pretty Pretty Loll. Lots of lovely soft colours and fabulous sentiment.

Jeanne said...

Oh wow, this is just beautiful, Loll. I love softer feel of the card. It evokes happiness for sure. That sentiment is fabulous. too. Thanks so much for sharing. :)

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, my, this is absolutely beautiful! I love the soft pastel coloring. I had to go look up the stamp. Great sentiments with this set, too. I always say you have the most fabulous stamps!

Bobby said...

I can see making multiples of this darling card and having fun changing up the colors of the flowers, Loll.

Mac Mable said...

This is so pretty Loll and absolutely beautiful pastel colours x.

My Paper Epiphany said...

Beautiful card! I must admit I struggle with pastels. Thanks for your inspiration.

nancy littrell said...

Your new Floral Fringe background stamp is so pretty, especially stamped with pastel colors. TFS your CAS flower card design, my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy

Ros Crawford said...

Wow!! I just adore this Loll... So beautiful the colours and the softness!

Anita in France said...

So very pretty, Loll ... the glow of the squeezed lemonade yellow makes these lovely flowers appear to be bathed in soft sunshine ... fabulous! Hugs, Anita :)

Karen Dunbrook said...

love this beauty!!
xx Karen