Friday, March 27, 2020

Poinsettias for Rudolph Days

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

I hope you are well and taking advantage of extra craft time.


I've used a NBUS stamp from PTI that has been waiting far too long
for some attention.

The image was stamped with Shadow Gray Archival ink
and colored with Arteza Watercolor Pencils blended with a waterbrush.

I used an Arteza Twimarker for the berries.  There's a wonderful tiny felt tip end
on them that works beautifully for those little places.

Challenges:
Rudolph Days Challenge with Scrappymo


I wish you good health and sunny days.


Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Botanical Blocks IV (PTI)
Ink:   Archival Shadow Gray
Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore), Crumb Cake (SU)
Other:  Arteza Watercolor Pencils (Magenta, Basil Green, Chocolate Brown, Yellow), Arteza Twimarker (Ruby Red), White Gouache for splatter


32 comments:

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful Bonnie, love the soft pinks for your poinsettia and the white splatters. I also love that die you used for the frame :)

kiwimeskreations said...

Absolutely exquisite Bonnie - a beautiful card
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Viv said...

Those beautiful blooms pop off this card Bonnie - gorgeous make. x

Jenny L said...

Hi Bonnie,
what an amazing card and I love your poinsettias.
You have coloured them in perfectly too.
I thought at first it was a printed design till I read your details.
Love the Kraft card base too it look perfect with the pink used on the poinsettias.
Thank you for joining the Rudolf Challenge.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L. DT

Sandy said...

So pretty! I have never had much success with water color pencils. This is divine!
Sandy xx

I Card Everyone said...

So beautiful, Bonnie! Love it framed by this kraft card!
=]

Marian said...

This is just a stunning card combo the white on the craft paper with the pink poinsettias.
Will have to try this for sure!!

jimlynn said...

One of the prettiest cards I've even seen! LOVE!!!
Lynn

Marcia Hill said...

SOOOOOO pretty Bonnie! I have this stamp too but had forgotten all about it till seeing your card...does that mean I have too many stamps?? But anyway, your card is absolutely beautiful...the coloring of the Poinsettia's and berries is perfection and I love the simply embossed kraft frame! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

JoAnn said...

Beautifully colored poinsettias Bonnie. Love your card. The splatters add that special little touch. TFS

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Oh my, Bonnie - gorgeous coloring! So glad you decided to show this stamp some love - looks amazing!!

Pat said...

Gorgeous poinsettias beautifully coloured Bonnie, and love the embossed die frame on the kraft card which makes a fabulous backdrop. x

Nstiz said...

So when can I schedule my coloring lesson with you? Wow, I never could use watercolor pencils but this is outstanding! The shading is impeccable, Bonnie! What an eye-catcher this is. Your highlights just glow, that effect we all hope to achieve. Outstanding work!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

A Beautiful card and a fab stamp with wonderful colouring Bonnie.
Keep safe and well.
Faith x

Mac Mable said...

The kraft card along with the pretty water coloured poinsettia looks stunning Bonnie x. The gentle splats look wonderful too x.

Colleen said...

Bonnie, this is stunning, WOW, I have that stamp and my card has never looked as good as you have done with this and your magic with watercolors.
Amazing my friend, really gorgeous! Keep safe...thinking of you often!
Heart Hugs, Col

Anonymous said...

The poinsettias are sooo pretty, Bonnie and i love the touch of white spattering on the kraft! Thank you so much for playing along with the Rudolph Days Challenge.
Linda, DT
Rudolph Days Challenge

Robyn Oliver said...

oooooowww this is really nice Bonnie, loving your gorgeously watercoloured poinsettias and the combination with the kraft coloured card is wonderful, stay safe, hugs Robyn

Papercraft Boutique said...

This is so pretty, Bonnie! I love your coloring! The pink poinsettia with the red berries are framed beautifully on the kraft card base. The light white spatters are a really nice snowy touch!
Hideko xx

Trina P. said...

So beautiful, Bonnie. Your watercolouring is gorgeous. Love the colours and the splatters.

Ros Crawford said...

Oh it's gorgeous!! Beautifully done and those splatters really add to your creation! Stay safe and well my friend

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Such a beautiful card Bonnie.

Sue xx

Jo said...

Those watercolour pencils are so vibrante and perfect for this NBUS stamp. Would love to see this category in your supplies. Truly great painting, love the depth achieved in this piece. As usually great framing and those splatters are a great addition. No sentiment required, this beauty says it all xx

Susan said...

Beautiful shading and splattering on the poinsettias (and I like the splattering spilling over to the card base). A gorgeous card!

Karen Dunbrook said...

love the look of your flowers...they are gorgeous.
xx Karen

scrappymo! said...

Stunning card! Loving those beautifully water coloured poinsettia. The splash of the white against the kraft is wonderful too!

Thanks for taking part in the March Rudolph Days Challenge.

TK said...

Beautiful coloring, and love the debossed frame around the poinsettia!

Loll said...

Beautiful watercolouring of your poinsettias, Bonnie. Your white panel really pops against the kraft card base. xx

Bobby said...

What a beautiful stamp and beautiful job coloring it, Bonnie.

Nance said...

Gorgeous coloring and a gorgeous card, my friend! Love the addition of the "snow" splatters. Glad you played with us at Krafty Chicks Challenge. Hugs!

Ina G said...

Simply stunning Bonnie. Beautifully coloured stamping and really love it against the embossed stitching and the touches of splatters.

BożenA said...

Such a beautiful contrast, white background and colorful flowers against craft paper. Adding embossed frames connects both areas wonderfully
xx