Hi Everyone. I have another card to share that uses one of the new release cling stamps from Penny Black. This image is called Delight (40-775) ... and it really is! :)
I started by creating a washed background. I used the easiest way for me, sponging three layers of colours across the card front (green, mustard seed, broken china). I kept the colours very light so that it wouldn't interfer with my watercolouring of the flowers. After sponging, I spritzed with a little water and used a large paint brush, stroking from side to side. Once the dry, I stamped the image with Archival Shadow Grey ink.
I watercoloured the flowers with distress inks and then added some brightness with zig brush markers. To finish, I stamped a sentiment from Gratitude (30-105) in black ink so it would show up overtop of the flowers and sky.
Close-up ..
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Delight (40-775)Gratitude (30-105)
Ink: Shadow Grey Ink (Archival); Distress Inks: Mowed Lawn, Mustard Seed, Broken China, Abandoned Coral, Spiced Marmalade, Wilted Violet; Zigs; Black Ink (Memento)
Accessories: Paint Brushes: 1", #4 and #2 round
Stamps: Delight; Gratitude (both Penny Black)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Shadow Grey Ink (Archival); Distress Inks: Mowed Lawn, Mustard Seed, Broken China, Abandoned Coral, Spiced Marmalade, Wilted Violet; Zigs; Black Ink (Memento)
Accessories: Paint Brushes: 1", #4 and #2 round
Fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Loll..love all the colours you have used ....
ReplyDeleteHugs Sylvie xx
Lovely soft background, beautiful vibrant flowers!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely garden scene. Those Zigs added a lot of vibrance to your pretty flowers.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely lovely. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Loll, and love the way you did the colour wash background ♥
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful Springtime scene using your new Penny Black sweet stamp set, Lolly. Love how you made your watercolored background. Not too much color to take away from your pretty scene. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous spring scene Loll, it reminds me of my borders when the poppies burst into flower and the knapweed blooms. The soft background suggests bright spring sunshine, no sunshine here today though, although the temps are rising, lashing wind and rain are the order of the day! :)
ReplyDeleteThis card is fabulous! Love the stamp. The soft coloring background of the sky and the coloring of the flowers are so spot on. Like how you added a vibrant touch with the zigs.
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with this Gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
This is definitely a delight Loll, such a pretty image. The soft wash of colours in the background is just perfect xx
ReplyDeleteI love your washed background and those flowers are a wonderful delight. Such a cheerful card xx
ReplyDeleteI love this stamp and you've colored it beautifully, Lolly! Such a pretty washed background that makes the flowers shine bright!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, Loll! The name of the stamp tells everything. I can imaging those lovely flowers are swinging in the spring wind!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
The stamp is appropriately named because this is delightful. The colours are bright and cheery.
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful... I can just imagine walking through that wild flower meadow!
ReplyDeleteSo bright and beautiful Loll and the ink blended then watercoloured backgrounds goes perfectly with the pretty flowers. x
ReplyDeleteLoll - your card is out of this world beautiful! I am ready to move to Canada to take lessons!!!! I don't think anyone could do better with the techniques you have used. But I sure want to try. Bravo!!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
Bright and cheery, a wonderful card to brighten someone's day!
ReplyDeleteThis card makes me happy! So many pretty colours!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fresh and beautiful card with the prettiest of water colouring Loll x.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty and 'delightful' card, Loll! Beautiful no-line watercoloring on the blooms and I love your color palette ~ xx
ReplyDeleteI tell you I was sorely tempted by this entire PB release, and it's cards like yours that are responsible. However, I'm being good for a while... catching up. We'll see how long that lasts, ha! Love your colorful wildflower garden!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your poppies with darker markings look stunning! All this sunny meadow looks wonderful and it would be great if I could be there. Such a happy card, Loll!
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