And the third challenge from last week at Splitcoast Stampers, CAS911 - Gems. I rarely use gems on my cards, and I had to wade through the box of lots of pearls and sequins to find this little tiny package of gems from Pretty Pink Posh that wasn't even opened yet. I'm never sure of the placement, but hopefully they look OK. :)
I stamped the Cosmos in black ink, heat embossed with clear on mixed media paper and then watercoloured with my Zig markers. Very fun and relaxing. I used a new-to-me sentiment from Hero Arts - Togetherness Flower stamp set for the sentiment banner at the bottom. I covered the card front with a piece of Pear Pizzazz card stock and popped up the panel for some dimension.
Close-up ...
Sending this card to the following challenges:
Darnell's IDEAS Calendar - Week 3 - Embossing - I used heat embossing
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Stamps: Cosmos (Stampendous); Togetherness Flower (Hero Arts - Sentiment)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Black (Obsidian - Altenew); Zig Markers
Accessories: Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, watercolour paint brushes, gems (Pretty Pink Posh)
Challenges:
Darnell's IDEAS Calendar - Week 3 - Embossing - I used heat embossing
25 comments:
Beautiful bright colors on your lovely floral stems and your card base Loll! So pretty with the shading on the blooms. The gems add a nice little sparkle - (Regarding placement: I have read that #1 you use an odd number of them and #2 you start at one side maybe nearish to the top then put one on the other side near the middle and a final one near the bottom on the first placement side - this draws your eye around the card from top to bottom) Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational: Garden! Julia xx
Pretty “garden”!
Beautiful garden, Loll! I love your bright sunny summer cosmos blooms, and even your sweet gems because they're perfect for this card
This is such a joyful, vibrant card. I love your coloring, as if the flowers were illuminated by the sun. Just like in nature, when the petals are so delicate. Adding the sparkles was a great idea; you can never have enough gems on a card :-)
hugs,
BożenA xx
I love the daintiness of Cosmos and you colored them beautifully, Loll. I'm not much of a gem user either but you did good.
OOh, I like your garden, Lolly! These cosmos are so bright and pretty! I think your gems are placed perfectly!
Such bright and beautiful colors, Loll! It is a bouquet I'd pick, for sure!
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Love your colorful garden of Cosmos. I think the sparkles are placed perfectly and show up so well. Great card. Loll.
I love your bold Pear Pizazz card base Loll...it really makes your white layer with the colorful blooms really POP!! A perfect way to celebrate a birthday with this lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
What a lovely way to send birthday wishes, Loll! This is so fresh and summery!
I love Cosmos, and you've made such a pretty card with this stamp. Your colouring is beautiful and so are the colours xxx
So pretty Loll, your gem placement looks fine to me. I love cosmos but sadly this year the lack of rain has left them struggling in my borders. :)
Oh Loll, this is gorgeous - love your colours in the cosmos flowers, made more vibrant by the green surround! Your gem placement is fine :)
Blessings
Maxine
I really love this one, Loll. The beautiful calming green, and then that gorgeous pop of colour on the blooms. What a great combo xxx
Beautiful card, Loll! The flowers are gorgeous and your gem placement is lovely! I love the colors! Sue N
Oh, those cosmos are very eye catching and your coloring is like a breath of fresh air! Your gems look just right to me. I also really like the Pear Pizazz green. Such a nice shade and the perfect base for your flowers!
The cosmos flowers are gorgeous Loll, and your watercolouring is as usual brilliant and the green background card complements it beautifully..it really pops. The added gems and the sentiment strip at the bottom are great finishing touches too. x
Beautiful vibrant colours! Love the green card base.
Beautiful card. I love the gorgeous colours, and I think you've placed the gems perfectly xx
Such pretty wildflowers - love your Zig coloring, Loll and that green card behind looks amazing!!
These are delightful and so cheerful. The rain here has beaten down the flowers so this card popped in to take that place. Gems look so pretty on this card.
Stunning cosmos I love the beautiful pinks and yellow so summery xx
Visiting your blog after too long a time a way ! I loved this card best right away seeing those vibrant happy colors. Your cosmos are colored so beautifully I love that you used your Zigs, as it inspired me to pull mine out. This is a wonderful design, Loll!
OH! This is gorgeous Loll, I love the Cosmos and the green background. x
There are several posts which somehow I have missed including this one with these pretty flowers so beautifully coloured Loll, and I love the clear gems you embellished it with and the shade of green for the base card is gorgeous. x
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