Sunday, February 19, 2012

How Many Stamps?

Last week's One Layer Wednesday card was to make a one layer card using as many different stamps as you can.  You must use at least three; more is better!



The flowers are two step stamping so I used 2 for each flower and 2 for each stem.  Is that over counting?  Then I used the large stamp from the Just Believe, the butterflies from Clearly for You and the Sentiment.  That's seven stamps.

I stamped the tall flowers first using Blushing Bride for the base color and Peach Parfait for the overstamping. The stems are Pear Pizzazz (both the base and overstamp). I masked the pink flowers and inked the large stamp from Just Believe with markers, using Old Olive and Daffodil Delight.  The butterflies were stamped in Calypso Coral and I drew in traced the antennae and body with my Basic Black marker.  I added some dots of More Mustard to the center of the big flowers and Peach Parfait to the smaller ones.

I used the Stamp-a-majig a lot for this card!  I've used it so much, I'm even beginning to feel comfortable with it.

I rounded the bottom right corner.  Then I covered it up with my watermark.  Not smart!

All supplies are Stampin' Up!


Card Recipe
Stamps:  Greenhouse Garden, Just Believe, Clearly for You, Thoughts and Prayers
Ink:  Blushing Bride, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Calypso Coral, Basic Black, SU Markers (Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, More Mustard, Basic Black)
Other:  Stamp-a-majg, Corner Rounder Punch

Can you tell I'm thinking of Spring?  And we may get a little snow tonight.  Finally!  I hope, I hope!

I just noticed that in the picture, the sentiment looks crooked.  IRL it looks straight.  Ah, the miracles of photography.  Usually it's the other way around!

I'm so glad you stopped by to visit.  Your visits make me happy.

Enjoy!

22 comments:

Darnell J Knauss said...

That's really pretty, Bonnie! It looks like it was a ton of work and has a great watercolor affect.

Cynthia said...

Wow, Bonnie!! Those flowers look hand-painted--they are amazing! Gorgeous colors too!!

kingstonmama said...

This is gorgeous, Bonnie. I love the stamps you used and the beautiful colors. I need to start using the Stamp-a-ma-jig. I've been hearing so much about it. :) Ann Y .

Nikki Spencer said...

Bonnie this is totally gorgeous! especially for a one layer card, not always easy to achieve, beautiful use of colours and stamps...love it! I have popped this in my case file..:0)

Christine Blain said...

Bonnie, this is STUNNING!! I love the colours you've used, and your brilliant masking. Lovely.

Julie C. said...

Lovely card. The flowers are stunning! Especially the colours. Love it!

jimlynn said...

Bonnie, I'm just really thinking you need to move to Texas (next door to me) so you can show me how you make so many beautiful cards! LOVE this one.....WOW! Gorgeous.
Lynn

Benzi said...

Bonnie, this is a fabulous card. I couldn't wait to read about those beautiful flowers. Wow! And, the colors are just so like Spring. Love your card.

Kim S said...

Absolutely stunning!

Victoria said...

Wow Bonnie! This card is just stunning! Love how you've used several different stamps to create this beautiful spring meadow scene!
Hugs, Victoria ~x~

Stempelomi said...

amazing

Michelle said...

Bonnie, this is gorgeous! Amazing stamping, wow! I love it! :-)

Colleen Dietrich said...

You did an amazing job adding all those stamps to this one layer card, Bonnie! The flowers look very real. I had to look at your recipe to see what you used.

Autumn Mist said...

This card looks amazing on here, so I bet it's stunnin IRL! Fabulous colours.

Susie said...

Gorgeous. I mean really gorgeous. Love the colors. Those flowers look like they pop right off the card.

Vicky Hayes said...

This is a masterpiece Bonnie - I love the way you masked those Greenhouse Garden flowers and they're gorgeous in these colours!

Carol said...

Absolutely stunning, Bonnie! Love the colors you chose and how you stamped it off the left side...very interesting composition!

Pauline said...

This card is fantastic. You did a great job for this challenge. I loved it. It made me think of spring as I look out at the snow. Thanks for your comments on my card. Hugs Pauline

Susan said...

Bonnie, this is GORGEOUS!! What a lot of work...but OH SO worth it!! The flowers nearly pop off the card!! I've started using my Stamp-a-majig quite frequently too!

Mynn xx said...

Um, this is stunning! I CANNOT believe it's one layer--your stamping has such depth! Beautiful card!!! :)

G Peplow said...

Fabulous, what colour and great design, love it Bonnie, xxx

Jeanne H said...

A beautiful card! Well done!