A while back, my friend Nance came over for a day of coloring while
socially distancing. It's good that I have a large room so we can easily keep our distance.
We kept our masks on too.
She brought some of her NBUS stamps and let me ink them up.
This gnome was one of them.
I stamped him with Memento ink on mixed media paper and colored him
with Zigs and my waterbrush.
Since I want to send this to a friend, I opted to use a sentiment from
a Simon Says Stamp set instead of the thanks stamp that came with the gnome.
Nance had gifted me with a gnome stamp a year or so ago. He's been stamped
with Distress markers and colored. He's waited patiently to be added to a card.
Challenges:
Sunday Stamps - Color Challenge
Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.
Enjoy!
Card Recipe (card 1)
Stamps: Flowery Gnomes (SB), Sketched Flowers (SSS)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore), Grapesicle (MFT), Gorgeous Grape (SU)
Other: Zig CCRBM (83 Lilac, 80 Violet, 53 Yellow Green, 46 Mid Green, 40 Green, 37 Cornflower Blue, 51 Lemon Yellow, 52 Bright Yellow), Subtle EF (SU), Double Pierced Rectangle Die (Avery Elle)
Card Recipe (card 2)
Stamps: Gnome on a Swing (SB), Snippets (PB)
Ink: Brushed Corduroy, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Mowed Lawn, Ripe Persimmon, Seedless Preserves, Wilted Violet, Hickory Smoke, Pumice Stone (Distress Markers), Tumbled Glass Distress re-inker (for wash) Gorgeous Grape (SU) Caran d'ache supracolor pencils
Paper: Watercolor (Strathmore Cold Press 300 series), Bashful Blue, Neenah
Other: Oval Punches (SU), Woodland EF (SU)
These are both adorable! When I was a kid I was sure there were gnomes and fairies living in my grandmother's garden...this proves I was right!
ReplyDeleteBoth are adorable. Fabulous use of the challenge colours. Your watercoloring is beautiful as always.
ReplyDeleteSuch adorable gnomes, Bonnie - I love them both! Great use of our colors! Thanks so much for playing at Sunday Stamps!
ReplyDeleteI love both your sweet gnomes Bonnie, and some beautiful watercolouring too. Glad you had some fun crafting with Nancy too. x
ReplyDeleteThese gnomies are just the cutest and I love how you colored them, Bonnie!! So glad you had crafty time with Nance!!
ReplyDeleteI love the SB gnomes, they're adorable and you coloured them so well.
ReplyDeleteI wish I'd bought some in the sale :)
You know... I still have several not yet used S. Bellas a friend gave me. I really need to get busy with them, but they're just several of uber-many not yet used stamps, and more on the way. Crazy! But your first gnome is just so darn pretty with the flowers and your watercoloring, and the second so sweet and happy on his swing. Love these, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteBonnie these cards are adorable - love the gnome under the flowers, that is such a fun image, and the wee fellow on the swing looks so pensive and almost ethereal.
ReplyDeleteStay safe
Blessings
Maxine
You know I had a visit from my nephew last week... The only person I have seen since February... What a joy it was. It must have been fun for you getting to meet with your friend too and create two wonderful cards. That gnome under the flowers is so cute and I'm loving the little one on the swing! Have a beautiful weekend my friend... be well!
ReplyDeleteHow fun that you had a socially distancing stamp day with your friend Nancy! How fun to have a play with this gnome, he sure is a cutie! I love the colors you chose for him and I love your watercoloring (nothing new there, I always love your watercoloring). You second gnome card is so wispy/dreamy looking for the background and I am so loving that look you got! This little gnome swinging is so cute and again I am loving the colors you used. Super cute cards! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWhy do we love gnomes so much! I have the stamp of the little guy on the swing. Love both of our cards and the colors are delicious!
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I see I made a Freudian slip of the tongue - do you notice I said "our" cards in my post! Oh woe is me!!!
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To gnome me, is to love me... thanks for sharing TWO of these darling dudes today, Bonnie! Two adorable cards!
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Both so Gnodarable
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This is an adorable image and your watercolor really is gorgeous. I like how you got your twine to hug him. The swing gnome is cute as can be. I love the gnomes so much and these are two really cute ones.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these gnome cards are absolutely ADORABLE and just couldn't be any cuter! And colored beautifully too my friend! Definitely going to be some smiling going on when these cards are received!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteOh so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the gnome with all the gorgeous flowers. WOW! Your colouring is AMAZING, my friend! And I love the sweet gnome on the swing. Two really fun and fabulous cards. I have finally jumped on the gnome wagon and purchased my first set recently. Such cute images! xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful that you and Nance had a crafty day together Bonnie x. Your first card is super adorable and I love that chubby little gnome x. So glad that the adorable little gnome on the swing made it onto a card and what a pretty card it is x.
ReplyDeleteso fun and beautifully colored, sure to be loved!
ReplyDeleteThese are just adorable, Bonnie! You probably know I'm hooked on these cute gnomes! Love the bold colors and coloring on the first one and the softer colors on the guy in the swing. Great cards!
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice that a crafty friend like Nance visited you and enjoyed making cards together, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteBoth gnome cards are so pretty! Love your beautiful coloring and the subtle texture of color panels!
Hideko xx
You really gnome how to color those gnomes and bring them to life, Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteI have a fervent love of gnomes and both your SB dudes are a delight! I love how you colored the Pansies on the first one, and the twine is a perfect finishing touch! I'm so glad you joined us at Sunday Stamps!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, this card is full of life and colour. I am in awe with the bright appeal to this beauty. Your painting is totally awesome. Love the light on the blooms, leaves and gnome hat. This card is so vibrant! Wow. Nance definitely brought you a stamp especially made for your talent. How zen is that. The second is a cutie too.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, your gnome cards are so adorable! Fantastic coloring and layout Bonnie! Thanks so much for playing along with Sunday Stamps color challenge this week!
ReplyDeleteThis stamp is so sweet! I love how you colored it, your flowers harmonize wonderfully with the color of the frame of the first card. The second card is also sweet.
ReplyDeleteBożenA xx