Saturday, March 23, 2024

Penny Black - Daisy Darlings

Hi everyone.  Today my card uses one of the images from the new release, Daisy Darlings (Penny Black).  Such a cute image!! :)

I went with an oldy (but goody) technique of paper piecing.  I used a piece of Pear Pizzazz (SU!) soft green paper, dry embossed it with a cross-stitch embossing folder (gift from a dear friend) and then highlighted the embossing with distress inks.  

I used distress inks to watercolour the bear, adding some red chalk to his cheeks with white dots (Posca pen).  Used a distress marker to colour the ribbon and handle (all of these are cut out and added on top of a stamped image on my main panel.  To finish, I die-cut and embossed a frame (Semi-Circle Stackers - Penny Black) and added a sentiment (Happy Snippets - Penny Black).

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Stamps:  Daisy Darlings; Happy Snippets (Penny Black)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Pear Pizzazz card stock (SU!)
Ink:  Black Pigment (Obsidian - Altenew); Distress Inks:  Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Shabby Shutters (Tim Holtz) 
Accessories:   Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, watercolour paint brushes, Cross-Stitch embossing folder (Taylor Expressions), Semi-Circle Stacker Frame die (Penny Black)

21 comments:

Julie B said...

Aww, how cute is that bear? Great paper piecing too Loll. :)

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

This is so cute!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

So adorable. x

I Card Everyone said...

I love your bear to pieces, Loll! [pun intended! wink]
=]

nancy littrell said...

Love your adorable bear and pun intended pieces, Lolly:-) TFS! Merry Christmas dear friend:-) Love and Hugs....Nancy

HilaryJane said...

Doesn't that bear look cute in his little gift bag. The paper piecing has worked brilliantly and the added texture makes it extra special xx

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Such a sweet bear and I love your paper-pieced bag, Loll - and your watercoloring too!!

Bobby said...

I think those PB bears have the cutest faces and you really brought him to life, Loll. I can't believe you fussy cut those little ribbons. You're a better person than I am. ;D

BożenA said...

WOW! Your way of layering paper is simply brilliant, Loll. Your cutting is so precise! I am full of admiration for your artistry. Wonderful card and beautiful watercolor.
Hugs,
BożenA xx

Lisa Elton said...

Awww, what a cutie little bear! Your paper piecing looks terrific, Loll. This is such a sweet card!

Marcia Hill said...

Your bear and paper-pieced bag are awesome Loll...this whole card totally made me smile BIG time! Your coloring on PB bear images always amazes me...perfection my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Nstiz said...

This is adorable Loll! I can’t believe you fussy cut all that ribbon and what an excellent job you did getting distress ink over the embossing without smearing it everywhere!! This had to take some patience but it’s SO worth while. Your painting of that bear is fabulous!!

Viv said...

Wow paper piecing of this sooooo cute image Lolly! Love it. x

Brenda in IN said...

I'm so impressed with your paper piecing and this darling bear. Of course, also since he has the name Daisy! Love that frame too.

Cat Craig said...

Ah this is darling, Loll. Those PB images are definitely your bailiwick.

Leslie Miller said...

An adorable little bear, perfectly colored to bring out the cuteness. It's clever the way you paper pieced the bag with the embossed cross-stitch. Love me some Penny Black and you use it so well!

Bonnie said...

Such a sweet bear and a pretty paper pieced bag, Lolly! Delightful!

kiwimeskreations said...

Such a sweet image, Loll, and I love how you have embossed the bag, and then stepped it up yet again by highlighting the embossed crosses!
Blessings
Maxine

Darnell said...

You always do Penny proud, Lolly! Love your paper-piecing!! And I love the alive expression on that sweet bear's face! Hugs, Dolly

TK said...

SO sweet -- PB makes the most darling bears, and you make them into perfect cards!

Christine Alexander said...

What a cutie Loll and the paper pieced bag is perfect :)