I'm sharing the card I made for her ... hopefully it arrived in time!
This is from a stamp, die, stencil and embossing folder set that Dolly gifted to me when she came for a visit in May. This is such a beautiful set and I had so much fun making this card for her. I used teal for the main flowers on the card, which I believe is one of her favourite colours. The stamp/stencil set made this a quick and easy card, even though it looks complicated. :) I added my own shading rather than using the stencil, because I like to control the blending of the colours. And I used the fabulous sentiment from the set too. :) I finished by adding a few dots and dashes of white with a posca paint pen.
Close-up ...
2) Seize the Birthday #308 - I used the Anything Birthday Goes option. :)
Ink: Black (Memento); Distress Inks: Evergreen Bough, Pine Needles, Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Wilted Violet, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Clear embossing powder, heat tool, sponges, white paint pen (Posca)
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Stamps: Fragrant Florals (Altenew)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Black (Memento); Distress Inks: Evergreen Bough, Pine Needles, Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Wilted Violet, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Clear embossing powder, heat tool, sponges, white paint pen (Posca)
This is a beautiful bouquet to celebrate our friend! I'm sure she is loving this card and happy that she gifted you with this fabulous set! Awesome colors and shading!
ReplyDeleteThank you, sweet Lolly! Yes, your card arrived in time and I have to tell you that it is even more spectacular in person! The teal with that yellow just knocked my socks off and your shading really gives the flowers depth and life! Thank you for linking to the I.D.E.A.S. Calendar and making me a special birthday post! Mwah! Love you, Dolly
ReplyDeleteYou have really put your heart into D's birthday card, Loll, and I just know she will adore it! I do, too!
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Love that sentiment! And I love your colours and shading and details on the flowers - I'm sure it came out better with you controlling the shading rather than relying on the stencils!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card, Loll! I am sure Dolly will cherish it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Darnell will definitely be thrilled and this will be her favorite card. It's so nice to have friends :-)
ReplyDeleteYour color choices are amazing. Turquoise and yellow look so beautiful together. They remind me of a vacation by the warm sea... Yes, this card can definitely lift your mood all year long. I love it.
hugs,
BożenA
Gorgeous card for the birthday girl!
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning, and I know Darnell will be thrilled to receive it!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous Loll and I'm sure Darnell absolutely adored it. I love the soft yellow background which really glows, and the beautiful teal flowers with the added white Posca pen detail, and the sentiment is perfect. x
ReplyDeleteStunning card Loll and a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear Darnell. 🎂💞🙏🏻 prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz.x
ReplyDeleteOhh this is a fabulous card Loss. I can see reading the comments that Darnell loved it. Not a surprise. Gorgeous ink blending and your touches of white really add depth.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Beautiful! What a gift, what a card!
ReplyDeleteOh My!!!!!!!!! Dolly is going to Treasure her very special Birthday Card by her Dear Friend.......Lolly:-) Isn't it Wonderful to have such close friends:-) Love and Hugs to you both:-) Happy Birthday Dolly:-) Love and Hugs to you both:-)
ReplyDeleteI am not surprised that Dolly LOVED her very special Birthday Card from her dear friend Lolly:-) Happy Birthday Dolly from another dear friend....Nancy L.
ReplyDeleteOh My....Gorgeous Birthday Card filled with Love for your very Dear Friend and Mine too! Thank you so much for sharing dear Lolly:-) Love and Hugs to you both:-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Loll, bet Darnell loved it! Cathy x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, I'm sure Darnell loved it. The color combo is perfect xx
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Loll! Wonderful coloring and shading, and I like the white painted details. I'm sure Darnell will love this beautiful card and your thoughtfulness.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flower spray, Loll, & your shading just glows!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, Loll. The color choice and the background shading gives the card a beautiful glow. I'm loving that sentiment too. Should I get the set just for that? lol
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Loll and what a great gift for Darnell using the set that she gifted you with. The colors are beautiful and your shading perfect. I know she loves the card and I do also.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL card Loll!! I love the colors and your beautiful blending that make this such a stand out card! Even the sentiment is fabulous!! Lovely, lovely card my friend and I'm sure sweet Dolly loved it!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteStunning birthday card for a stunning gal. Your coloring is so beautiful and that teal color is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Loll! Your coloring of the flowers and surrounding pale yellow shading is lovely! Sue N
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness, she did pick a beauty of a set for you and now you're gifting it right back with this amazing card! Those flowers and colors make for a stunning display! And it's true that Darnell does not look a day over fabulous!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Loll. Your colouring is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
This is so pretty. I love the yellow halo around the flowers. It really makes the whole card glow xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty you've created for Darnell! I love that sentiment!
ReplyDeleteA special card for a special lady. Fabulous colouring Loll, love the colour mix and the lovely background. x
ReplyDeleteA wonderful card for Dolly - I am sure she loves it. Your colours are beautiful together, and as ever an exquisitely crafted card, Loll
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Maxine
What gorgeous coloring on this floral image Loll - I love the colors you used and that wonderful sentiment that makes us 'older' folk feel like we've still got it! A beautiful card for Darnell!
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