Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Garden Poems

Hello.  I hope you are having a good day.


When I saw the Penny Black Saturday challenge
'Anything Goes'...Optional 'Use Something Old or Neglected'
I immediately thought of this stamp.
I believe it was the first Penny Black stamp I ever bought.
It had been neglected for too long.

I stamped it with Archival Gray ink and used Distress markers and my
waterbrush to color it.

When it was dry, I added some white dots with a gel pen.

If you'd like to see other cards I made with this stamp, look here, here and here.



Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!


Card Recipe
Stamps:  Garden Poems, Banner Sentiments (PB)
Ink:   Archival Shadow Grey (Ranger), Distress Markers (Picked Raspberry, Crushed Olive, Peeled Paint, Gathered Twigs)
Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore 400 series), Neenah
Other:  Leaf Stitched Frames (PB), White Gel Pen


20 comments:

Pat said...

So pretty in pink Bonnie and the prettily etched die cut frame really shows the beautiful blooms off well, and with a great sentiment and some soft watercolouring of the background too. x

JD/ Jill said...

What a pretty card! I'm glad you pulled out that stamp...It's lovely!

jimlynn said...

Those flowers just pop off the page! Love the pretty leaf frame around them too. Beautiful!
Lynn

Marcia Hill said...

Lovely, lovely card Bonnie and it definitely deserved some love!! Love the soft wash in the background too! And the 3 other cards from years ago are all lovely too! :0)

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love all four cards with that fun flower stamp, Bonnie! Especially love this pink version in that leafy frame!!

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful card Bonnie, I can't you believe you have neglected this stamp with those happy flowers.

kiwimeskreations said...

What a beautiful use of the stamp Bonnie - love the slight halo of colour around the stamped images - an exquisite card
Blessings
Maxine

Susan said...

Such fun to see your older cards made with the same stamp! This new version is definitely my favourite! Love the bright pink and the white dots on the petals, and the soft wash on the background!

I Card Everyone said...

This stamp may be older, but it's still pretty - especially in pink!
=]

Nstiz said...

That stamp is fantastic, Bonnie. Love it and love the beautiful job you did painting it. What cheerful colors too.

Loll said...

I LOVE this image. It's so fun, Bonnie! You can help but feel happy when you see it in the bright pink. Love the framing! xx

My Paper Epiphany said...

I haven't seen this image before - it's so pretty and stylish. Beautifully coloured and I love the soft background! Thanks for sharing at Penny Black Saturday Challenge.

oldpunca said...

Wau! Wonderful card. I like your watercolor flowers and a very nice frame.
Sonja

Sandy said...

Love this frame and as always exceptional painting!
Sandy xx

Bobby said...

Lovely framed garden of flowers, Bonnie.

Papercraft Boutique said...

This is so fun and pretty, Bonnie! The pink trio flowers look like they're happily dancing. The leaf frame finishes the card perfectly!
Hideko xx

Brenda in IN said...

Bright, gorgeous flowers and I love that leaf frame.

Mac Mable said...

What a striking stamped contemporary flower image and wonderfully water coloured x

Jo said...

Oh how I love the aura of this blooms. That first wash beautifully sets the tone and then the intense pop of color on the whole flowers really are truly exceptional. Wow and wow. Such perfect framing too. xx

BożenA said...

Like a beautifully designed card. These magnificent flowers create a stunning image in a beautiful frame. Great inspiration, Bonnie
xoxo