Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Wishing You Brighter Days



Hi everyone.  Today I'm sharing a card I made for a sweet friend that is not well.  I'm hoping these adorable hippos will make her smile. :)

This stamp set is called Rainy Day Play (Clearly Besotted).  This is the first time using the set, so I'm sending this card over to NBUS (never-before-used-schtuff) Challenge #36.

I stamped the images in black ink and heat embossed in clear before watercolouring with distress inks.  I added some soft stenciling of stripes in the background (to look like it's raining), brushed them with a wet brush to soften and added some lines of white overtop using my Posca pen.  I used the same pen to add polka-dots to the umbrella. :)

Close-up ...

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Stamps:  Rainy Day Play (Clearly Besotted)
Paper:   White card base (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Black Ink (Memento); Distress Inks:  Mustard Seed, Picked Raspberry, Salty Ocean, Pumice Stone, Black Soot
Accessories:   Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, paint brushes, Stripes stencil (Tim Holtz), sponge, white Posca pen

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20 comments:

nancy littrell said...

Aaahhh,,,so sweet and thoughtful card for your sweet friend, Lolly. I love your softly stenciled rain (perfect) and dots for your polka dots umbrella..so clever and creative:-)
Your hippos are so cute and will make your friend smile:-) Love and Hugs..Nancy

HilaryJane said...

Yes, they will definitely bring a smile to the recipient. they are so cute, love how you have depicted the rain too xx

Liz said...

The hippos are adorable, Loll. A super card, certain to cheer the recipient up. xx

Nstiz said...

Your image is just adorable but what really caught my eye was your creative representation of rain! That's the best I've seen yet! As always your watercoloring is spot on! What a wonderful card for your friend.

Susan said...

Adorable little hippos! Love their beautifully coloured rain gear and the puddle they're about to step in! Hopefully it will cheer up your friend.

Bonnie said...

I love the polka-dot umbrella and bright yellow rain slicker, Lolly! Great job on stenciling the rain! It brought a smile to my face and bound to make anyone feel better!

Pat said...

These cute hippos are sure to make your friend smile Loll, and I love the way you have coloured them and the interesting technique to get the look of rain in the background is great..also love the added polka dots on the umbrella using the white pen. x

Lisa Elton said...

This is sure to lift your friend's spirits, Loll! The polka dot umbrella gave me a big smile!

Christine Alexander said...

these two guys are so cute jumping in the puddles Loll and love your stenciled rain so clever :)

kiwimeskreations said...

What gorgeous wee hippos Loll, and a sweet card. Beautifully made as ever :)
Blessings
Maxine

Julie B said...

Those hippos are so cute, they made me smile on a grey morning. :)

baileyrosy.com said...

Absolutely gorgeous card love the technique for the rain it does look amazing. The little hippos are beautifully coloured and so cute this will surely make your friend smile.

Marie

Karen Dunbrook said...

so totally adorable mf.
xx Karen

Mac Mable said...

Super adorable and I am sure those cute hippos would bring a smile to anyone....they sure did make me smile Loll x.

Marcia Hill said...

ADORABLE!! Made me smile so I'm sure it will bring a smile to your friends face too! Hugs. :0)

Ros Crawford said...

So cute!! I'm so sorry about your Christmas card... I only have that address in my contacts?? Can you send he right one please. Hugs my friend

TK said...

Adorably fun, and sure to brighten the heart and smile!

Julia Aston said...

Sweet rosy cheeks on your puddle jumping hippos Loll! Love the lines of rain falling - this is sure to cheer your friend! xx

Brenda in IN said...

This is adorable. I love that colorful, fun umbrella and it's sure to bring a smile to your friend.

BożenA said...

Such a happy card and it carries a message of joy. I'm sure it will cheer your friend up. After each rain, the sun will finally shine!
xx