Sunday, March 14, 2021

Purple Spring

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

Spring is almost here.
At least we hope so!



The Flower Challenge is asking for...

I used this NBUS stencil that a dear friend gifted me and  inked the
wisteria up in purple ink.

I cut the piece in half and die two mini slimline cards.

I added some ink blending around the stenciled design.

Here's the second.


I used a technique by Eileen Godwin for this one.

It's a bookmark tied on a card base.

The card bases are a mini slimline 6 1/4" x 3 1/4"

Maybe a good Easter card....

It's the first outing for the stencil and the rabbit so I'll share this with
NBUS (Never Before Used Schtuff)



Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!


Card Recipe (card 1)
Stamps:  Springtime Fun (PS), Backyard Basics (ret. SU)
Ink:   Wilted Violet, Shabby Shutters (DI), Encore Gold, Whisper White
Paper:   Neenah, Gorgeous Grape (SU), Grapesicle (MFT), Vellum
Other:  Wisteria Stencil (TCW), Blending Brushes, Backyard Basics Die (ret. SU), White EP, Gold EP

Card Recipe (card 2)
Stamps:  Lola (Lavinia)
Ink:   Wilted Violet, Shabby Shutters (DI), Versafine Onyx Black
Paper:   Neenah, Gorgeous Grape
Other: Wisteria Stencil (TCW), Circle Mask, Crystaline Rainbow Superfine Glitter, Quickie Glue Pen, Blending Brushes, Needlepoint Border EF (ret. SU) 

26 comments:

Viv said...

Gorgeous makes Bonnie - the Wisteria is beautiful. x

Carole said...

These are lovely Bonnie, that wisteria is gorgeous and I do like the bookmark idea with bunny. As you say a good one for Easter.xx

Marcia Hill said...

Your Wisteria on both cards is absolutely BEAUTIFUL Bonnie and the additions of the butterfly and the bunny on each card bring them both up another level...lovely, lovely cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)

LeAnne said...

These are both GORGEOUS! I am loving that bunny!

Happy Dance said...

Such pretty wisteria cards, Bonnie. The purples you got through this stencil look very realistic - like you went out to the garden! Such a pretty butterfly, too. And that bunny! I love bunnies! This definitely would make a great Easter card. Awesome! xo Stay safe. Bev

Viv said...

Such a beautiful card here Bonnie, I love the Wisteria and that sweet rabbit too. Thanks for sharing with us over at 'The Flower Challenge' ;) Viv DT xx

Pat said...

I love the stencilled wisteria on both slimline cards Bonnie, and the pretty added vellum and gold butterfly and lovely layers on the first, and then the second with a sweet little hare on the bookmark tied to the beautiful embossed card base..a great idea. x

Leslie Miller said...

Ohhhh, my! Absolutely gorgeous, Bonnie! What a beautiful stencil. Love the bunny on the second as well. Nice way to gift a bookmark. Stunning cards!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

WOW! Stunning cards Bonnie.
Faith x

Trina P. said...

Brilliant to cut the lovely stencilled panel into two to turn them into these beautiful mini slimlines. I have yet to give this size a go.

Vicky Hayes said...

Love the idea of a mini slimline Bonnie and also love any card that keeps on giving in the form of a book mark! Whjat a glorious stencil that is! Love the showy wisteria when it arrives (not long now!) Vicky x

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful Bonnie, your little rabbit looks so sweet under the wisteria. Love the softened colour with the ink blending xx

I Card Everyone said...

Two gorgeous Wisteria stenciled cards, Bonnie! But you really had me at Miss Bunny - I'm especially tickled her name is LOLA - not only a show girl but also my mom, and my granddaughter!!
Okay the butterfly made me smile too, ya know. xx
=]

BożenA said...

Bonnie, your cards are like a door to an enchanted land. I love your beautiful wisteria. I especially like the second card with this listening hare.
hugs,
BożenA

Linda said...

WOW! Beautiful cards, the colours look amazing and I love the wisteria xx

Brenda in IN said...

These are lovely. The purple and green are a great color combination and the mini twofer is brilliant. I love the bunny and the Eileen technique.

Susan said...

Such beautifully done wisteria, Bonnie. I especially love the second one - that adorable bunny is such a perfect addition.

Brenda said...

What a beautiful card Bonnie, or should I say a beautiful bookmark?! I love the scene you created, the wisteria is beautiful and love that bunny the moonlight. Very cool bookmark! Very beautiful bookmark! Hugs, Brenda

Loll said...

Two amazing cards with the wisteria stencil, Bonnie. The colours are GORGEOUS! I do love the butterfly, but have to say that the bunny with the sun in the background is really something special. Looks like you had fun making these cards! :) Thanks for joining us at The Flower Challenge! xx

JD/ Jill said...

Beautiful card...great stickers!

Karen Dunbrook said...

Two gorgeous cards...love the Springy colours.
xx Karen

Mac Mable said...

Wow these are stunning cards, full of vibrancy and what an eye catching stencil Bonnie x.

My Paper Epiphany said...

So beautiful and quite whimsical!

Papercraft Boutique said...

Two gorgeous wisteria stenciled cards, Bonnie Inking around the stenciled design gives a softer look and reminds me of spring mist. I especially love the bunny bookmark. The black silhouette and the white sun look awesome with the wisteria!
Hideko xx

TK said...

Very pretty, Bonnie, and you've used that stencil wonderfully! Such a pretty scene, I'm almost transported there with the sweet bunny

Jo said...

Analogous colours are the perfect combo for this beautiful stencilling. Both are similar yet very different. Spring is definitely here with Mr Sunshine keeping a smile on our faces. xx