Sunday, May 23, 2021

Penny Black - Thriving - Part 2


Hi everyone.  I'm back with Penny Black's Thriving Stamp set (30-811) again.  This is a second image I've used from the four that come with the set.  I love this sweet flower.  To me, it looks like a Gerbera Daisy, so I watercoloured it to look similar to a pot of Gerbera's I received as a gift last weekend.  Aren't they pretty??
I kept this very CAS, letting the flower be the star.  I stamped the image onto my card front, and again two more times on mixed media paper (which were heat embossed in clear).  I watercoloured both the flowers and leaves on the mixed media paper and fussy-cut them out.  I cut down through the petals of the flowers just a little ways towards the center so that I could shape the flower a little.  Did this with both flowers, then used my stylus and mat to add some shaping.  Glued the first set of flower head and leaves to my card front, pressing down firmly.  Then added the second flower head and leaves, slightly off center to give the flower lots of depth.

Added a small shadow of gray at the bottom of the flower and stamped the sentiment Smile (Happy Snippets 30-358) in black.  Popped up the card front on foam and adhered to my white card base.

Close-up ...

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Penny Black Product Links
Thriving (30-811)
Happy Snippets (30-358)

Stamps:  Thriving, Happy Snippets (both Penny Black)
Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:   Black (Memento); Distress Inks:  Abandoned Coral, Ripe Persimmon, Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn (Tim Holtz); Smoky Slate (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories:   Clear embossing powder (Ranger); paint brush


21 comments:

Pat said...

This gerbera type flower is really pretty and with lots of wonderful dimension with the extra layers Loll, and the colours are beautiful. I have started to research how to add the new format for the subscribe by e-mail but I'm afraid not being terribly computer literate I haven't figured it out yet..lol. x

BożenA said...

This card is beautiful, Loll. I love its positive vibes, its colors are very lifting for me :-) I love how beautifully you painted the petals.
Hugs,
BożenA

Bunny said...

Thanks for the close up. It is a lovely card and it does look like a Gerbera daisy. Spell check does not like the way I spelled Gerbera but I know that's the correct spelling. [Bunny]

Nstiz said...

Beautifully colored and blended. What a gorgeous stamp, Loll. Outstanding work!

Colleen said...

I love this stamp and it reminds me of the Gerbera daisies also! Your color is fabulous and I love that you kept "her" the star of the card!!
Heart Hugs, Col

Ina G said...

Simply beautiful Loll. Stunning colouring and such a pretty stamp.

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful Loll, love the layering of the flower and such beautiful colouring ♥

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous stamped, watercolored, fussy cut and layered daisy flower, Lolly. TFS your beautiful Gerbera Daisy plant that was your inspiration too, my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

kiwimeskreations said...

I too love gerbera's and this is exquisite Loll - love how you have added dimension and depth with the layers
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Mac Mable said...

I sure smiled when I looked at this Loll. I love how you did the beautiful and happy Gerbera flower x. Great dimension and fabulous water colouring Loll x.

Ros Crawford said...

It's beautiful! I love Gerberas and this one is spectacular!

Marcia Hill said...

I love Gerbera Daisies too...they are such a happy flower, so your sentiment is just perfect to go along with your lovely, lovely flower Loll! CAS perfection!! Hugs. :0)

Brenda in IN said...

Your daisy is as pretty as the real one, even though it is gorgeous too. I love the depth you gave it and the coloring is awesome. You sure brought it to life. A pot of daisies is a wonderful gift.

HilaryJane said...

Beautiful and what a wonderful way to add dimension to a simple CAS card. Love it xx

Leslie Miller said...

Really love the fiery color of your beautiful stamped Gerbera. Your card is CAS-liciously perfect! The real Gerbera is lovely, too!

Robyn Oliver said...

Oh wow Loll, this card is so lovely... beautifully watercoloured gerbera and love the layers to give dimension, gorgeous. hugs Robyn

Bonnie said...

A beautiful gerbera daisy, my friend! Love the bright color and how all the white space lets it shine!

Susan said...

It definitely looks like a Gerbera daisy! Beautifully coloured and wonderful dimension from the layers and shaping.

Anita in France said...

Beautiful, Loll ... a gorgeous gerbera, wonderfully coloured and with fantastic depth and dimension ... lovely! Hugs, Anita :)

Papercraft Boutique said...

The Gerbera Daisy is one of my favorite flowers, and your gerbera is so pretty, Loll! Love the pretty colors of the flowers, and the shine of the heat-embossing. Layering the fussy-cut flower over the stamped one is such a great idea. It does give the flower a lot of depth.
Hideko xx

Sue N said...

Fabulous CAS card, Loll! I love the dimensional flower! I don't think anyone does CAS better than you do!