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Saturday, July 30, 2016

Simplicity


I am so blessed to have local stamping friends as well as my blog friends.

Several of us went to a recent stamp show and we've had a good time sharing our purchases.

This gorgeous conch shell stamp is one that my friend Jan bought.

I didn't even see this stamp at the show.

I'm glad she did!

I inked it with Sahara Sand and stamped on mixed media paper.

I added a bit of Blushing Bride with an Aqua Painter and
some bits of Crumb Cake reinker that had been diluted in my palette.

I loved the results and thought this wonderful sentiment suited the image.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge is
ANYTHING GOES



Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Conch Shell (Technique Junkies), Treasure the Moment (Hero Arts)
Ink:  Sahara Sand, Blushing Bride, Chocolate Chip (SU)
Paper:  Sahara Sand (SU), Mixed  Media (Strathmore)
Other:  Aqua Painter, Crumb Cake Reinker (SU)



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24 comments:

  1. ToniJuly 30, 2016 at 9:46 AM

    I love this!

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  2. BożenAJuly 30, 2016 at 9:47 AM

    What a beautiful watercolor, Bonnie !!! I love the delicacy of the card and a beautiful picture. Wonderful card!
    Hugs,
    BozenA

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  3. Faith A at Daffodil CardsJuly 30, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    So GORGEOUS and love your colouring, looks so calm and peaceful, great sentiment.
    Faith
    x

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  4. My Card Attic: HazelJuly 30, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    Another one of yours that looks as though it belongs in a frame Bonnie! I love the softness and tranquil feel to it and, as you say, the sentiment is just perfect! Have a lovely weekend my friend! Hazel xx
    My Card Attic

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  5. LindaJuly 30, 2016 at 11:53 AM

    Beautiful, Bonnie. Lovely sentiment.

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  6. Marcia HillJuly 30, 2016 at 12:01 PM

    Beautiful stamp and lovely coloring Bonnie! And that sentiment definitely fits! :0)

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  7. LeAnneJuly 30, 2016 at 12:52 PM

    This is stunning! Man, I just went to a stamp show where Technique Junkies was there and I didn't see this either! Although it probably would have scared me away, it's so large....but seeing it here, I am going to be on the lookout for it! It's beautiful the way you've colored it!

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  8. jimlynnJuly 30, 2016 at 1:36 PM

    Wow! Not only a unique stamp but colored to perfection and so beautiful! Love this Bonnie!
    Lynn

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  9. MaryHJuly 30, 2016 at 3:07 PM

    What a gorgeous image! And you've captured the pearlescence of a conch shell absolutely perfectly! The pink pearly interior is just what it looks like IRL. Great coloring on this one, Miz B. TFS & Happy wkend. Hugs

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  10. Virginia L.July 30, 2016 at 3:45 PM

    I adore the soft colors and use of images. You just took me to the beach, Bonnie!So glad that you join the fun over Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge! Awesome details and design! Super work!

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  11. Mac MableJuly 30, 2016 at 4:36 PM

    Absolutely stunning, love the soft colours, the water-colour effect and the gorgeous sentiment...perfect x

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  12. kiwimeskreationsJuly 31, 2016 at 4:24 AM

    Such elegant simplicity - love it Bonnie
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  13. NstizJuly 31, 2016 at 9:38 AM

    Bonnie, this could not have been done better! That shell looks SO natural with your expert painting! Just WOW on your painting! Love that fabulous sentiment you chose for this. I had to go back and look at this FOUR times! What an amazing job you did! Hmmm, next show I'll be looking for this!

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  14. SandyJuly 31, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    definitely gorgeous Bonnie - beautifully painted! Although I love it here in Fernandina Beach - I would adore living in your neighborhood. I bet you are a fantastic teacher!!
    Sandy xx

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  15. nancy littrellJuly 31, 2016 at 11:34 AM

    Sarah, simply calming my friend. Such a beautiful softly colored shell. Your sentiment could not have been more perfect. TFS Bonnie. Hugs, Nancy

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  16. Princess Judy PalmerJuly 31, 2016 at 1:17 PM

    This is breathtakingly beautiful!

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  17. OH BabsJuly 31, 2016 at 6:16 PM

    Bonnie this is so elegant and calming.

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  18. GretaAugust 1, 2016 at 1:17 AM

    Beautifully artistic, Bonnie!

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  19. LollAugust 1, 2016 at 11:50 AM

    WOW ... this is elegance!! Gorgeous image, and so amazing with your watercolouring skills, Bonnie. xx

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  20. SusanAugust 1, 2016 at 2:42 PM

    You captured the colo!rs of a conch shell perfectly, Bonnie! What a lovely card and a wonderful sentiment.

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  21. Karen DavisAugust 1, 2016 at 6:52 PM

    How lovely to share stamping and stamps with friends! The shell is gorgeous Bonnie, I love the soft colours you have used. The sentiment is so meaningful and a perfect fit.

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  22. scrappymo!August 2, 2016 at 1:13 AM

    This is a wonderful card,Bonnie. It evokes such a feeling of peace and tranquility!.

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  23. BrendaAugust 2, 2016 at 12:01 PM

    Boy it doesn't take me long to get behind on my commenting! A couple of days and boom I'm behind. lol Here to slowly get caught back up Bonnie. OMGosh, I am totally in love with this stamp and card!!!! The conch shell stamp is amazing and you have done it justice with the way you stamped and colored it, looks so real! I also love the sentiment, so perfect in every way as this card is too. Hugs, Brenda

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  24. DorisAugust 4, 2016 at 11:48 AM

    Your coloring is perfect on this one! The conch shell looks like a photo.

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Enjoy! Bonnie