Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
A dear, sweet friend brought me an amaryllis bulb recently.
It's in a wax ball so I don't have to water it or anything, just turn it every
few days and watch it grow. I've never had an amaryllis plant before, so I'm excited
to see if it will bloom for me. This card is to thank my friend. It was from last year's
January calendar page.
My phone is wanting to play tricks with this photo. I used Cherry Cobbler
cardstock for the contrast. It's much brighter IRL.
Challenges:
The Flower Challenge #51 - Add Embellishments (I've added 3 crystals)
Krafty Chicks #538 - Clean & Simple
Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.
Enjoy!
Card Recipe
Stamps: Amaryllis (TT), Sentiment Strips (Alt)
Ink: Festive Berries, Candied Apple, Peeled Paint, Pine Needles (DI), VersaMark
Paper: Neenah, Cherry Cobbler (SU)
Other: Stitched Circle Die (LI OOB), Circle Thin Frames (SSS), Subtle EF (SU), Icy Sparkle Crystals (Studio Katia), White EP
You come up with the best designs...taking a simple image and making it pop. I can picture this with the Cherry Cobbler and the pop it makes. Plus I like the circle die...a pop factor, also. Have a poppin' good day, my friend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's GORgeous! I hope yours blooms too....they are impressive for sure! And this one will last forever!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful and the perfect thank you for your friend. Interesting about the bulb being in a wax ball. Who would've thought?
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Bonnie and I am sure your friend will love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful amaryllis Bonnie, I'm sure the real one will bloom as beautiful as this one
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flower that you have watercoloured to perfection Bonnie. Your friend is going to love this card. Looking forward to see how the flower grows for you. xx
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully colored, Bonnie! and such a gorgeous stamp!
ReplyDeleteI've never had an Amaryllis either! Be sure to share photos of the growth!
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Just the right card for just the right gift. I should have known you could do that! And I have loved everyone of your calendar pages.
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Hello Bonnie,
ReplyDeleteAmaryllis are very graceful plants, they can bloom twice a year at my mother's. I'm sure my friend will accept the card with great satisfaction. She is beautiful and shows your beautiful heart in her, Bonnie. This will be the best thanks for the amaryllis bulb.
hugs,
BożenA
Simply Beautiful colored amaryllis and CAS Thank you card design for your friend, Bonnie. She is going to love her card. Enjoy watching your bulb turn into a Gorgeous plant and bloom. TFS Love and hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteLovely watercolouring and great framing. You will love it when it flowers, they completely amazing plants xx
ReplyDeleteWow, this is gorgeous. Love your coloring and great way to save your previous calendar pages. I hope your amaryllis bulb blooms as pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous job on that amaryllis! I had one once and didn't have much luck. That type of image can be challenging but you mastered it and maintained definition of the petals. Gorgeous card, Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteBonnie, I've had an amaryllis in the ground for over 6 years and it blooms every year. I'm in Norfolk, VA. I think we may be in the same growing area so you should be able to plant it after you enjoy it inside this year.....Also they multiply. Mine came from one of my friends. Your card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Bonnie. The circle die cut shows off the pretty amaryllis to perfection x. Your friend will love it and how thoughtful of her to give you the bulb.
ReplyDeleteI love amaryllis and always have a bouquet of them as a present from DH for Christmas x.
What a beautifully coloured Amaryllis Bonnie stamped on to the stitched circle and love the added cherry coloured layer and matted on to it too and also used to make the banner sentiment. The softly embossed background looks great too. x
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card Bonnie --- I love your Amaryllis and how fabulous to have one to grow... must brag here though because I have two varieties in my garden, just love them - have a great weekend, hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteBonnie, what a sweet and beautiful gift your friend gave you and the card you made to thank her is perfectly beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteI hope your flower grows to look like the one on your card, we would love to see the progress, if you can share some pictures.
Thank you for playing with us at THE FLOWER CHALLENGE.
Stay healthy and safe.
Hugs,
Maria/DT
What a pretty Amaryllis card, Bonnie! Love the wonderful framing and the beautiful coloring. Looking forward to seeing a picture of your Amaryllis blooming. :-)
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This is so wonderful, Bonnie! Love the beautiful flower, and I do see a peek of that cherry cs near the top
ReplyDeletewonderful...who doesn't love a gorgeous amaryllis at Christmas time.
ReplyDeletexx Karen
What a thoughtful gift. Beautiful card and watercoloring. Your friend must have been thrilled to receive it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring on the amaryllis, Bonnie, and the design layout is wonderful. Thanks for sharing your card with us at The Flower Challenge.
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