Monday, April 08, 2024

IDEAS - Dies

Hi everyone.  It's time for the next IDEAS Challenge with Darnell.  This week is "D for Dies / Die Cuts".
I used a new-to-me flower die that was a gift from a friend a LONG time ago.  I'm happy that I have finally had a chance to show it some love.   I created a simple background by smooshing Kitsch Flamingo, Ripe Persimmon, and Mustard Seed Distress Inks.  I dried my panel and then added more sponging of the same colours over top to intensify the colours.  For some reason the pink is lost in the photo.

I used this lovely daisy flowers die and kept the card CAS by using white for the flowers and adding a simple sentiment (Happy Messages - Stampendous) at the bottom in black ink.

A fun and easy card that took me less than 10 minutes to make.  Not very often that happens for me! :)

Not only am I joining Darnell with the IDEAS Challenge this week, but I'm also adding this card to NBUS Challenge #61.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Happy Messages (Stampendous)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Kitsch Flamingo, Ripe Persimmon, Mustard Seed (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento)
Accessories:   water mister, sponges, daisies die-cut (AliExpress)

15 comments:

Pat said...

Such a bright and beautiful background Loll to accompany the very pretty white flowers, and perfectly finished with the black stamped sentiment. x

Christine Alexander said...

loving those bright summer colours, especially on this rainy day :)

Susan said...

Glad you finally used that fabulous daisy die! You used the perfect colours to go with daisies!

Colleen said...

Beautiful card Loll, you do CAS so very well! And that is a fun die!

TK said...

Beautiful, Loll! I love the bright cheery colors, and your use of a white silhouette flower is perfect

Marcia Hill said...

Bright, bold, & FUN Loll and absolutely LOVE it! The colors are fabulous and I love how that sweet posy of white flowers POPS off the colors! Lovely, lovely CAS card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Leslie Miller said...

You make the most beautiful blended backgrounds, and the white die cut flowers are really popping on it! The two show each other off to perfection. Now that you mention the pink I can see a hint. Darn photos. Your 10 minute card is a marvel!

HilaryJane said...

The white die cut looks stunning on that wonderful background. Such a great card xx

Bonnie said...

A brilliant background that makes the white daisies really pop! Bright and beautiful, my friend!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Wow, Loll - those daisies really jump off that bright inked bg!! Love!!

Darnell said...

You always get such awesome sunset colors, Lolly, and they look brilliant behind the simple white die-cut daisies! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS and joining me this week with my I.D.E.A.S.!📌 Mwah! Dolly

Cat Craig said...

Gorgeous colors, Loll. The blooms look great against that panel.

BożenA said...

A great, warm, sunny card. Beautiful !
xx

Lisa Elton said...

Quick, simple and full of fabulous!

nancy littrell said...

TFS your 10 minute beautiful card, Lolly. Your cards always make me smile. Love and Hugs...Nancy