Friday, September 24, 2021

Guest Designer for Just Us Girls - Challenge #603

Hi everyone.  It's my last week as Guest Designer at Just Us Girls ... I'm sorry it's coming to a close.

I couldn't wait to dive into my card for this challenge.  I LOVE flowers, especially lilacs, which are not only beautiful, but have a wonderful fragrance!  Unfortunately, I don't have a lilac stamp that would work ... I need to do some shopping! :)

Instead I used this beautiful stamp, Bouquet of Thanks (Simon Says Stamp).  I stamped the image twice onto mixed media paper in black ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  I used Wilted Violet Distress re-inker to watercolour my flowers, and Mowed Lawn ink for the stems.  I die-cut the two sets of flowers with the matching die, and set aside.

The background is dry embossed with a wood plank embossing folder (Stampin' Up! - retired).  This was my nod to the wooden barrel in the photo.  To finish, I popped up the flower blooms, gluing the stems to the card front.  The sentiment (Thoughtful Messages - Simon Says Stamp) is heat embossed with white on black card stock.  It's popped up on the card front for added dimension.  Last thing was to use my black Posca pen to add black dots to the stamins.

Close-up ...

Inside:

I hope you'll check out Just Us Girls challenge blog to see all the amazing cards from the Designers and then join in!

I have had a wonderful time creating cards for Just Us Girls as their September Guest Designer.  I want to thank the team for having me, with a special shout-out to Vicki, who was so encouraging.  I enjoyed all four of the challenges this month! Thank You!!


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Stamps:  Bouquet of Thanks, Thoughtful Messages (both Simon Says Stamp)
Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.); black card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Black (Memento); Wilted Violet Distress Re-inker; Mowed Lawn Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Versamark
Accessories:   Clear heat embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, paint brushes (#2 & #4 Round), Woodland Embossing Folder (SU!), White embossing powder, Black Posca pen

Challenges:
Just Us Girls Challenge #603 - Photo Inspiration


31 comments:

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

So Beautiful Loll.
Faith x

Debbie said...

This is a gorgeous card!!! I love how you watercoloured the flowers. They look amazing against the background. Thank you for another inspiring card!

HilaryJane said...

Those flowers look stunning against that embossed woodgrain background, it is so effective. How very special to have been part of the jugs design team for a whole month. Your cards have been amazing xx

JosieD said...

Your water colored flowers are always so beautiful and striking! Thanks for sharing the details...much appreciated...helps me a lot as I
am learning how to watercolor.

Carolyn M said...

Love, love, love this card. The background is such a great backdrop for the beautiful flowers. Thank you for the inspiration.

ednamburgess said...

Very pretty. Love the colors.

Bobby said...

I love everything about this card, Loll. The woodgrain background, the lovely flowers and how the black pen adds so much to them. It's been wonderful having you as a guest. I'm sure you inspired our followers as much as you inspire me.

I Card Everyone said...

I adore lilacs, too, Loll! I put three little bushes by our garage in the Spring - hope they'll thrive there - I'd love arms full one day!
Your 'stand in' is absolutely gorgeous - and just the prettiest arrangement for your card!
=]

Vicki Dutcher said...

What a stunning inspired card! Love the arrangement

Vicki Dutcher said...

Wow thanks for joining JUGS for the month of September too! This month went crazy fast!

nancy littrell said...

Stunning floral design, Lolly. I LOVE your watercolored stamped and die cut flowers with the woodgrain background and the stamped flowers inside your card. A real beauty. Congratulations on your month as the Just Us Girls Guest Designer. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Leslie Miller said...

Striking is what comes to mind. That gorgeous, rich purple against the wood grain white, sigh... so beautiful! You've been an amazing guest designer for JUGS and I know they were thrilled to have you.

Nstiz said...

i will never tire of seeing your watercolor! This is so vibrant and caught my eye right away. Love the color and the wood grain background. Beautifully done.

Trina P. said...

Sorry that your GD month is over at JUGS… you did an amazing job!
Your final card is so pretty. This bouquet of purple flowers is a great substitute for the lilacs in the photo. Your watercoloring is beautiful as always.

Liz said...

Beautiful card Loll, gorgeous colour. xx

TK said...

So PRETTY, Loll, and a perfect nod to the entire inspiration! Really love this card

Susan said...

Wonderful shading in those gorgeous flowers!

kiwimeskreations said...

Love the vibrant colour on the flowers Loll - with the wood panel embossed background this is an absolutely gorgeous card
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Marcia Hill said...

I love purple so how could I not LOVE this card Loll?!!! Your water coloring is SO pretty and I love how these blooms just pop against the white woodgrained background! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Pat said...

These watercoloured flowers are gorgeous Loll and love them set against the wood plant embossing, and the white on black sentiment stands out beautifully, and love the way you have popped up various parts of the flowers and the sentiment for added dimension, and more beautiful flowers on the inside too. x

Mac Mable said...

Wow what a stunner....full of vibrancy, love the design and the colouring looks amazing. Thank you for the inspiration this month Loll x.

Bonnie said...

These flowers are beautiful and a reminder that I need to show mine some love! They are exceptional in Wilted Violet! Love how you've done the inside too!

Macimbalo said...

Gorgeous, love those purple flowers with the black and white! Been great to have you with us this month!

Nancy said...

Let me just say that I am really bummed your time with us is over! Each card has been so fabulous and this one may just be the icing on the cake. That EF has such a great texture behind your gorgeous flowers. Yes, I think you should go shopping...one can never have too many flower stamps! Please take care!

My Paper Epiphany said...

Wow this is stunning! Perfect colouring and gorgeous against the embossed background!

ElizStewart said...

Loll... so much fun having you at JUGS this month! Your cards are always spectacular. Thank you.

BożenA said...

You made such beautiful cards for Just Us Girls that it will be a huge loss for Just Us Girls that you are leaving GD. This card is stunning! I love colors, deep and vibrant. The embossed backdrop is also great for this design.
hugs,
BozenA

Papercraft Boutique said...

Stunning bouquet of flowers, Loll! The purple flowers look amazing against the embossed woodgrain texture in the background. The inside of the card is pretty too. I loved all the cards you made as Guest Designer this month!
Hideko xx

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I adore those beautiful purple blooms that you watercolored to perfection and the subtle woodgrain background is the perfect background for them. It has been awesome having you join us this past month as our Guest Designer sharing your amazing talent with us!

Ros Crawford said...

The perfect card for that challenge and oh so pretty!

Lisa Kind said...

I love your beautiful purple flowers, and the background was a perfect choice. The inside is just as pretty as the outside too. Thanks for being such a great guest this month!