I am entering a couple of challenges at Splitcoast which inspired me to make this card. One is asking for my favourite flower. Well, that is lilies, but I just posted a lily card a few days ago. So I gave it some thought, and honestly, I couldn't choose my "second" favourite. I LOVE all flowers! When I saw the peonies in the inspiration photo challenge, I was hooked. :)
This is an older stamp (Blooming Bunch - Studio Katia) that I've had for a long time. I really shows all the wonderful layers that peonies have. I stamped in black, heat embossed in clear, and then watercoloured with distress inks. I die-cut the image and then split it into two pieces to make two CAS cards. :) To finish the cards, I die-cut the center,leaving a thin white frame. Popped image up against the edge of the frame and then popped up the card front with foam to add a little extra dimension. I was happy with how it turned out, so I finished the second card the same way. :)
Second card using the other half of the image ...
Sending card to the following challenges:
Darnell's IDEAS Calendar - Week 2 - Dies - used a die for image and a die for sentiment
SCS Inspiration Challenge IC1066 - Ethan Allen - EA Pinterest board - Peonies
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Blooming Bunch (Studio Katia)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Black Pigment (Obsidian - Altenew); Distress Inks: Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Mowed Lawn) Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Clear embossing powder (Ranger), watercolour paint brushes, matching die for image (Studio Katia),Thin Rectangle Frames dies (Simon Says Stamp)
Challenges:
Darnell's IDEAS Calendar - Week 2 - Dies - used a die for image and a die for sentiment
SCS Inspiration Challenge IC1066 - Ethan Allen - EA Pinterest board - Peonies
Oh my, yes Loll! Peonies are also a favorite of mine! As for growing them, I really don't have great luck with them in my current living situation - too cold, too wet, too dry or just a brown thumb? This could be why I love every peony stamp I see - and your gorgeous cards today! I love them peeking into my world today!
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I'm loving your two from one stamping. The peonies are gorgeous in pink. Beautiful cards. x
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards, Loll. Lucky you having that die. TFS and here's a hug.
ReplyDeleteLove your beautifully colored peonies and no nice that you got two beautiful cards by cutting the image in two. Love the dimension of the frames. TFS
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards with that peony stamp, Loll - beautifully watercolored! My mom loved peonies and always grew gorgeous ones - me, not so much - lol.
ReplyDeleteYour peonies are so pretty peeking out from the lovely frames, Lolly! My Mom loved peonies. There are a few in my yard that have just finished blooming.
ReplyDeleteI love peonies! So beautifully coloured and perfectly split to make two cards from the one image. A great layout that works so well for each half.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this double dose of prettiness today, Loll! I can just smell those wonderful peonies!
ReplyDeleteI do like a two from one, and these are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour peek-a-boo pink peonies are perfect! Peonies are so sweet and delicate, and definitely a fave in pink. I love your design
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful stamp with the peonies Loll, and they are so big and blousy but such a shame that the flowers only last a very short time, well, ours which we had in an previous garden..they bloomed about now and a month to six weeks later they had finished, but perhaps there are other varieties that bloom for longer. I love the pretty pink and the fresh green of the leaves and the thin rectangular frame around the aperture shows them off beautifully on both cards, and a very stylish font for the two different sentiments which are lovely. x
ReplyDeleteOh, so beautiful with the peonies peeking from behind the frame, as though they're growing through a fence. Not one, but two amazing cards from one stamping. How I love the pop of color against all the clean white!
ReplyDeleteI love peonies and these are gorgeous. So clever to create two cards and I love that they are breaching the frame borders. I am going to have to borrow that idea!
ReplyDeleteI love it when you can get two for one and your peonies fit the bill, Loll. They are so beautiful in the bright pink peeking from the frame.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are CAS perfection and oh so beautiful Loll! The way you framed both of these beauties is so gorgeous and really makes your blooms POP! Love, LOVE both of them my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeletePeonies are such amazing flowers and your pretty pink coloring really brings out those gorgeous layers, Lolly! I'm glad the I.D.E.A.S. Calendar inspired you and now you've inspired ME because I love how you split the image into two beautiful CAS cards! I have a few of the bigger bouquet images that will work great split in two. Mwah! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! I love how those gorgeous blooms are framed. xx
ReplyDeleteYes, pink peonies are stunning, and their fragrance is simply amazing. Looking at your flowers, I feel like I can smell them too. Splitting the image and creating two cards is brilliant. I love how you framed the flowers on the card. A window framed by a thin border, from which these gorgeous flowers emerge... These are truly two amazing cards, my dear Loll.
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BozenA xx