Thursday, March 05, 2026

Spring Flowers

Hi everyone.  Today's card was inspired by a few challenges.  I started out by stamping the image, using just two of the stencils provided (flower backgrounds) to sponge the purple and yellow flowers, along with the leaves.  I added some stenciled tiny circles for the background and stamped the sentiment from a long retired stamp set.

Close-up ...
Sending the card to the following challenges:
Darnell's IDEAS Calendar - Week 1 - Inks - used distress inks to stencil
Stencil Fun March Challenge - Optional: Vines / Vinery ... I used the AG Stenciling option


Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Dahlia Bunch Stamp Set (Pinkfresh Studio); Cosmos - retired (Technique Tuesday)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Black (Memento); Distress Inks:  Wilted Violet, Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Shabby Shutters, Spiced Marmalade (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Dahlia Bunch Stencils (Pinkfresh Studio), sponges, Mini Tiny Circles Stencil (TCW)

Challenges:


21 comments:

I Card Everyone said...

Loll, your beautiful card is sure to make someone's birthday even more special! Love how you've captured that bouquet!
=]

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, how wonderful to see these beautiful flowers filling up the card front today! I do adore this Pinkfresh stamp. Gorgeous, Loll!

TK said...

Your is pretty and definitely brings Spring to mind. Pretty, fresh and colorful - a real breath of fresh air!

Bobby said...

So pretty, Loll. I don't usually use all the stencils either. Your own blending works well for the second layers.

BożenA said...

What a brilliant idea to not use all the stencils. It made your bouquet unique. I love how you highlighted the dahlia centers, which are usually darker. Beautiful card and a beautiful bouquet of flowers. You're perfectly suited to all these challenges with this card.
hugs,
BożenA xx

Susan B said...

Love the way you did this - your colouring is fabulous! As is your colour choice - purple and yellow always say spring to me. I have a large pot of purple crocuses and yellow daffodils on my patio right now.

Darnell said...

What a pretty sunny card, Lolly! Your beautiful purple and yellow, with the tiny circle background, are a mwah take of the flower bouquet! I'm delighted you were inspired by the I.D.E.A.S. Calendar! Love, Dolly

Lisa Elton said...

Your take on that bouquet is just lovely! I like the subtle stenciling in the background too. Wonderful card, Loll!

Julie B said...

Such a pretty take on the photo Loll, love the understated stencillingin the background. :)

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Such lovely Spring colours on your beautiful stamps. A gorgeous card. Thanks for your lovely visit too. x

Diane said...

Beautiful floral card!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Stencil Fun!
Diane SF Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Stencil Fun}

JoAnn said...

Beautiful Spring bouquet of flowers. Your coloring looks great and the background too. Beautiful card Loll.

HilaryJane said...

This really is very pretty. I love how you have used that stencil to add interest to the background. A brilliant one layer card xx

Bonnie said...

Such bright and pretty spring flowers, Lolly! I love the purple and yellow combination and those tiny dots in the background!

Pat said...

The yellow and purple are a wonderful combination Loll and really eye catching, and the flowers are so pretty...I love the added stencilled dots in the background too, a gorgeous card. x

Pat said...

The yellow and purple is a wonderful combination Loll, so eye-catching, and the flowers are really pretty..I love the stencilled dots in the background too, a gorgeous card. x

Brenda in IN said...

This gorgeous card is screaming Spring to me and I'm ready. I love the colors and that soft background you added.

Marcia Hill said...

I just love this color combination of yellow & purple Loll...totally makes me think SPRING and I am so ready!! Your stenciling on the flowers is so pretty and I'm loving the lightly stenciled dots in the background too! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

mamawcindy said...

Your card is so pretty, love the colors and the added stenciling looks great. I need to get more stencils I only have a few.
Hope you have a wonderful week ahead.
cindys-greencricut

Christine said...

Beautiful Loll, such pretty flowers and I love the touch of stencilling in the background xx

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Gorgeous spray of flowers, Loll, and I love the tiny circle stenciling behind!!