Robyn's card
Isn't it gorgeous???
I recently got this beautiful sunflower die in the mail and just had to play. I wanted to create a red sunflower, so looked at Google images and found this to work from ...
The die-cuts were cut from Watercolour paper (1 of the stem and leaves; 3 of the sunflower bloom); then watercoloured with Distress inks and layered together. I simply pulled the petals of the top flower forward slightly to add dimension to the flower. :)
I love how Robyn embossed the edge with a curved die ... I don't have any curved border dies like that (need to go shopping!) ... so I used what I had and cut the curve with a die and then dry embossed the panel. I also love the soft sponging in the background and how the flower is tucked into the embossed panel. Thanks so much for this amazingly, inspirational card, my friend!
Close-up ...
Sending the above card to the following challenges:
NBUS Challenge #78 (never-before-used-schtuff) - 3rd entry - first time using this sunflower die
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Super Day (Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Cold Press Watercolour Paper (Arches 140 lb.)Ink: Distress Inks: Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany, Ground Espresso, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Sunflower Serenade die (Spellbinders), Snowhills die for curve (MFT - closed), Layered Leaves EF (SU! - retired), sponges
Challenges:
NBUS Challenge #78 (never-before-used-schtuff)
This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLoll, what a stunning sunflower you have created in red. So beautiful my friend. Love all the dimension. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.
ReplyDeleteYour red sunflower is beautiful Loll, as is the rest of your card. Robyn's card is pretty also. Love them both.
ReplyDeleteI saw this at NBUS. It's lovely. I had never heard of a red sunflower before. Love the sponging. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteThat's rich, dark red is stunning, Loll. Great CASE of Robyn's card yet making it your own with what you have.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Your red sunflower is absolutely GORGEOUS Loll, and I love the extra dimension you added by lifting the petals of the top layer! The embossing and ink blending on the side are so pretty too! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow!!! A beautiful sunflower, yes, but this royalty in red is perfect. I love the curved edge and the embossing adds so much to this already wonderful card
ReplyDeleteI never think to do a sunflower in anything but yellow... but wowee this deep regal red is beautiful! This is a wonderful way to send happy birthday wishes, Loll!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful CASE of Robyn's card! Love the red sunflower and the red shading behind it. Love the embossed section on the left too!
ReplyDeleteFab case, Loll. That is quite a lovely card design. Love the bold sunflower.
ReplyDeleteLove the bold, red sunflower Loll, the wavy edge to the embossed panel softens tjhe whole layout, fab card. :)
ReplyDeleteWOW, wow, wow!!!Such a stunning card! I'd love to see red sunflowers. Thanks so much for joining us at Seize the Birthday Challenge:)
ReplyDeleteLoll, isn't amazing that we have this 'catalog' of floral flowers to draw from at google? I use it all the time for flowers, and birds! You found just what you were looking for there and from Robyn's lovely card! BOTH of your cards are gorgeous!
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That's the prettiest sunflower with the layered petals and cute scalloped center ring, and I'll be darned if it doesn't look just like the photo! I do love a curve. This is gorgeous, Loll!
ReplyDeleteAmazing and beautiful. x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Red Sunflower Card, dear friend:-) Thank you so much for sharing, Loll:-) Love and Hugs, Nancy
ReplyDeleteI love the gorgeous red of this flower!! The way it pops up from behind the curved edge is really a lovely design. Its a very pretty card, Loll! Thank you so much for joining us at the Seize the Birthday challenge!
ReplyDeleteRobin's card is beautiful and so is yours, Lolly! I LOVE that rich, red sunflower and how you embossed your curved edge! A beautiful card, my friend!
ReplyDeleteLoll, Your red sunflower certainly got our attention over at Seize the Birthday. This is one of my all time favorite dies and you have done an incredible job with it. It is a beautiful case and I know you will be reaching for it again soon. Thanks for joining us.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful sunflower and a wonderful CASEing of Robyn's really pretty card. I love the ink blended red background to complement the red flower and the the white leaf embossed panel goes brilliantly Loll. x
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking red sunflower over some lovely embossing!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a bloom. Simply stunning!
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