Monday, August 11, 2025

Summer Flowers

Hi everyone.  Today's card is inspired by four (now five!) challenges and I'm so happy that I was able to make a card that fits all of them - it's a first for me. :)

Starting off with We Love Staming - Flowers, couldn't resist making another card for this challenge. :)  The colours from AAA Colourful just scream summer.  I stamped the images in black ink, then die-cut using the matching die to the set.  The matching stencil was used to add the colours from the challenge (see below).  And then, used a new-to-me background die (for both IDEAS and NBUS Challenges) to cut a pretty design to use as the "lattice" for my summer garden. :)

I had lots of fun making this card.  That's what this hobby is all about! :)

Close-up ...

Here's the links to the challenges I'm entering with this card - thanks to all who take the time to run these challenges.  I know how much effort and energy it takes --- I appreciate YOU!

Edited to add:  Lisa let me know that my card fits the Just Us Girls Challenge #787 - Die Week - Florals.  Perfect.  Thanks Lisa!! :)

NBUS Challenge #77 - 2nd entry this month







Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Nature's Magic (Altenew)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:   Black (Memento); Distress Inks:  Picked Raspberry, Ripe Persimmon, Mowed Lawn, Mustard Seed (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Nature's Magic dies (Altenew); Nature's Magic Stencils (Altenew); brushes, Geometric die (Background)


29 comments:

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Love the bright colours on this gorgeous card. x

Leslie Miller said...

You're darned right that's what this craft is all about! What a gorgeous card, Loll! Your stenciling is so clever I would have thought your flowers were watercolored. Love the background and the sentiment strip that hints at a planter box. It's pure delight to see your colorful and pretty card today!

Pat said...

Gorgeous flowers Loll and I love your coverplate lattice die cut background and the added black sentiment strip looks great across the bottom of the card with a lovely contrasting white inked 'Hello'. x

Jeanne H said...

Your flowers on the lattice is a great idea. BTW, love seeing picturess of Jessie. She's so beautiful.

I Card Everyone said...

I second that emotion, Loll! Goodness, this is so pretty - pink + orange always makes me happy!
=]

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love your colorful flowers against the trellis, Loll - gorgeous!!

Cathy said...

Summer on a card Loll, beautiful and perfect for all 4 challenges, Cathy x

Bonnie said...

What bright, beautiful summer flowers, Lolly! They are so pretty against the lattice background! A happy, happy card, my friend!

Lisa Elton said...

Wow what a PRETTY card, Loll! Love the colors and the fancy background. You can add this to our JUGs gallery too...it's die week using florals!

Bobby said...

I love the colors in your pretty flower garden, Loll, and that lattice die is wonderful.

Marcia Hill said...

WOW...5 challenges!! I am so impressed Loll! And your card is absolutely beautiful! It feels like Summer to me too...I'm loving the colors and that lovely lattice die cut background too! Lovely, lovely card my friend, and yes, it is all about having FUN!! Hugs. :0)

TK said...

Your gorgeous colors that scream summer did a beautiful job! Love the lattice too

Christine said...

Beautiful colour combo and I love the die cut background ♥

Darnell said...

Great minds, Lolly! Did you see that my post scheduled for today also thanked the challenges? We are channeling each other! Now if only your beautiful summer garden with trellis could come and live in my backyard! My sweet flowers are wilted in this heat, so thank you for showing yours to brighten Blogland! And thank you for using this week's I.D.E.A.S. Calendar and NBUS and linking in the galleries to motivate others! 📌Love, Dolly

Susan B said...

Beautiful vibrant colours! Great choice of background die!

brenda said...

So good to have dies to match stamps these days and what a beauty you created with these.

The design with the black strip give the impression of a flower bed with new blooms popping up. Lovely to see you at We Love Stamping again, many thanks.

B x

Julie B said...

Indeed we do need to do what makes us happy Loll and the colours and blooms you've used would make any recipient happy too! A great entry for the JUGS challenge too. :)

Birgit said...

Oh Loll, this is so cheery and beautiful! I love your choice of colors and the blending is perfectly smooth. So stunning! You did an amazing job fitting this into all the challenges. Love it when that happens. Yes indeed! It's all about having fun and sharing the love with others.

JoAnn said...

Lovely summer flowers in those pretty colors, and displayed on a lovely die cut background.

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

It's me again, I still love the bright colours on this beautiful card. Thank you so much for joining us in our challenge at We Love Stamping. Good Luck and I hope you will join us in our next challenge.
Faith A DT

Cat Craig said...

Stunning!

Karen Mead said...

Your card is gorgeous Loll with all those bright beautiful blooms - Love it xx

ElizStewart said...

Loll... congrats on five challenges... it is a beautiful card! So glad you are sharing with Just Us Girls.

kiwimeskreations said...

How pretty this is Loll - love your background 'lattice' and the colours on the flowers are gorgeous
Blessings
Maxine

Ina G said...

You always make the most beautifully blended floral cards Loll and this one is just that. Gorgeous colour choice.

Bobby said...

I forgot to thank you for sharing this beauty with us at Just Us Girls, Loll.

Carol said...

Gorgeous colors and that background die is beautiful as well! What a fabulous card, especially for our floral dies challenge this week at Just Us Girls!

Liz said...

Fabulous card Loll, just beautiful.
Liz xx

HilaryJane said...

I do love that white on white background with the pretty flowers. Your colours are wonderful. Thanks so much for joining us at we love stamping twice this month. I have just started my catch up from my little break. I am so pleased that I didn't miss this one xx