Saturday, December 29, 2018

Sending Hugs

Hello friends.  I'm so glad you could stop by!


This was made from a borrowed stamp.
Isn't it nice to have stamping friends that share?

For this card I stamped the image with Tree Branch Archival ink
so I could watercolor the flowers with my Zigs and not cause the ink to smear.

To finish it off, I diluted some white paint and added some 
white splatters for added interest.

As we approach the end of 2018, I want to thank all of you
for your visits and encouraging comments.  I don't get by to comment to you
as often as I would like, but know that you are all in my thoughts and I send
you a cyber hug with every comment you leave.

May the new year bring you love, good health and peace.

Sending Hugs,

Enjoy!



Card Recipe
Stamps:  Botanical Frames (Hot off the Press), Ways to Say: Thinking of You (PTI)
Ink:   Tree Branch (Archival), Rich Razzleberry (SU)
Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore 400 series), Neenah Solar White
Other:  Zig CCRBM (#81 Lt. Violet, #36, Lt. Blue, #31 Cobalt Blue, #46 Mid Green, #43 Olive Green, #50 Yellow, #52 Bright Yellow)


20 comments:

Bunny said...

This is absolutely beautiful. It is nice to have friends to share. [Bunny]```

Georgiana said...

Gorgeous flower.

Christine Alexander said...

Bonnie, so pretty. Thanks for a wonderful year of stamping :)

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh Bonnie this is gorgeous - love how you have coloured this beautiful image.
May you know God's richest blessings in 2019
Maxine

Sue - said...

This is stunning Bonnie! Happy New Year to you and your family.xx

Brenda in IN said...

I'm so ready for flowers and this is gorgeous. I love these vibrant colors and it looks like a gold frame around it. Crafty friends are the very best! I'm so happy I got to "know" you this year and am thankful for your friendship. Happiest of New Years to you and your family.

Susan said...

What a gorgeous vibrant mix of colours, Bonnie! A real treat for the eyes. I agree, it is great to have friends to share stamps and dies with - Loll and Christine are so generous that way, I'm really lucky.

Lindah said...

A really beautiful card.

JosieD said...

Oh, Bonnie, this card makes me feel so happy just looking at it! What beautiful coloring and stamp. I particularly like the archival color of ink you used to stamp it. I so enjoy visiting your blog in the morning with my coffee. The best gifts and pleasures in life come from the heart...not money, and your sharing of your cards is a perfect example. Happy New Year, my friend.

Darnell said...

You've created a stunning mixed media floral design, Bon-Bon! It looks moody and windblown and divine!! Hope you had a lovely Christmas!! Happy New Year Hugs, Dolly

Nstiz said...

Your coloriong is amazing on this, Bonnie! Wow on the shading too and how much of it you had to do! This is incredibly beautiful. A Happy New Year to you and your family!

Karen Dunbrook said...

how beautiful Bonnie...love the elegant look it has. Sure wish I had some stamping friends to share with!!
Happy New Year mf...blessings too.
xx karen

Marcia Hill said...

Oh Bonnie, this is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! What a great stamp and I just love how you water colored it with your Zigs! Love the white splattering too! Wishing you a bright and happy 2019 my friend!! :0)

Papercraft Boutique said...

Wow, how gorgeous and elegant this is, Bonnie! I LOVE this card! The colors you used for watercoloring are simply beautiful. They go so well with the Tree Branch Ink. The splatters and the sequins add glamour.
Thank you so much for your friendship and inspiration this year!
Happy, healthy, crafty 2019!
Hideko xx

Loll said...

Beautiful card Bonnie. LOVE this gorgeous image and the vibrant colours you've used. A real WOW! card, my friend! Wishing you the happiest of new years! Love, Loll

Trina P. said...

Bright and beautiful, Bonnie. Wonderful watercolouring.
Have a happy new year! Looking forward to seeing you in person next year! xx

BożenA said...

WOW! Your rose looks stunning! It's just about your watercolors that I love her. Beautiful card, beautiful colors, amazing technique.
Hugs,
BożenA

Sandy said...

Well since you are my favorite artist (have I told you that before) it really is a pleasure to follow you and see what you are doing!!
Sandy xx

Jo said...

Sharing is KINDNESS, always good for the heart. You definitely created a beauty with this special stamp, hugs xx

Pat said...

Thank you for all the inspiration you have given us throughout the year Bonnie, and this card is no exception, so beautifully coloured in lovely bright colours. Wishing you a very happy, healthy and creative new year! x