Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
I used a NBUS die from Dee's Distinctively and a print making technique
to make this card.
I cut the bird from Arches cold press watercolor paper and laid it on a piece
of Mixed Media while I did some messy watercoloring. I love how it leaves some
matching colors for an Impressionist background.
I colored the bird with the colors from Color Hues and winked his wings to
give the feeling of movement. To finish I added a die cut
hibiscus for the hummer to zoom in on.
The textured background is the inside of the cover from a mixed media pad.
Challenges:
Color Hues #41 - Aqua & Red
Krafty Chicks #612 - CAS week
NBUS - Never Before Used Schtuff (hummingbird & hibiscus die)
Card Recipe
Stamps: Sketched Flowers (SSS)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Paper: Watercolor (Arches cold press), Mixed Media (Strathmore), Mixed Media Pad Cover
Other: Hummingbird 2 die (Dee's Distinctively), Aloha Hibiscus die (Frantic Stamper), Re-inkers (Pool Party, Real Red), Black Sharpie, White Nuvo Crystal Drops
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Your sweet and thoughtful comments warm my heart!
WOW...this is BEAUTIFUL Bonnie! You do that print making background so beautifully, and the hummer with his sparkly wings is just gorgeous! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteI never did get a handle on that technique, Bonnie - but I'm so happy to just ohhh and ahhhh when you do it!
ReplyDeleteLOve this sweet little red and aqua hummer - ours are back but they might be sorry as it's been so chilly!
You recycle so beautifully, my friend!
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What a fabulous job you did designing this, Bonnie! Love the soft colors of the humming bird, that wonderful background and the die cut blossom! Outstanding!!!! I have never successfully done a background with that technique but sure do love the way it looks.
ReplyDeleteI spy a winner, Bonnie. I love how painting the images on MM paper left a wonderful watercolor background to put them one. I haven't put up my feeder at the lake yet. We had frost warnings last night so I'm waiting until it warms up.
ReplyDeleteI just adore your gorgeous card Bonnie, such a stunning CAS creation it is too. Sorry I am so late returning comments too....health issues again, hugs Viv xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. I love your print and that bird is such a gorgeous color.
ReplyDeleteJust love the hummingbird and matching print, Bonnie - so gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletePS - delighted to see birdie at NBUS too!! Linda, May Guest Designer :)
ReplyDeleteI love the way you have all the colours in the background! And what a beautiful hummingbird die - you really did it justice with that flash of red on its throat, just like the hummingbirds in my garden! Gorgeous card all round!
ReplyDeleteThis is one beautifully put together card. The watercolor wash is such a delight under the bird and flower.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty card, Bonnie! It's simple but it really packs a punch. I put our feeder up a couple of weeks ago and our hummers are back!
ReplyDeleteOh, how pretty! I really love how this turned out, Bonnie. Everything blends perfectly together! Awesome hummingbird and background. Love the sparkle on his wings. Thanks for taking these challenge colors and making them look so good at Color Hues! Take care and thanks for playing along.
ReplyDeleteGosh this is a beautiful card Bonnie! I love how you watercolored your sweet hummer and I love the look you got on your paper from doing it. Makes a beautiful background for your flower. Just gorgeous indeed! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteI'm stunned. This is a NBUS Masterpiece, Bon. A true masterpiece in every way! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteThat's is such a clever way to do the background. I have never tried it, but I think you are a master at it. This card is just gorgeous xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card! That’s a great technique for the background. I also love all the texture you have going on. Thanks for sharing your wonderful card with us at Krafty Chicks Challenge.
ReplyDeleteDiane - DT
The textured media pad cover caught my eye right away! Bonnie, seeing your card in the Color Hues gallery makes me happy! Thanks so much for playing along with our combo.Your watercolored background is so soft and adds to the beauty of your card. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe pretty die cut hummingbird and hibiscus flower look great done in these two wonderful colours of Aqua and red Bonnie, and love the print making technique colouring them over the piece of background card which has made a beautifully random background and what a great idea to use the inside cover of the mixed media pad which has some really lovely texture. x
ReplyDeleteBonnie, what a gorgeous humming bird and hibiscus flower. your stamping with die cuts looks wonderful on the background ♥
ReplyDeleteWonderful card--love the CAS design, and your coloring of the hummingbird is beautiful! Love that hibiscus die as well. Thanks for joining us at Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Bonnie - love how you have used the colours, and created such an abstract background!
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
This is simply beautiful Bonnie. Love everything about it! x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I almost can't believe you could have made such a perfect background panel by watercolouring your hummingbird on it. Brilliant! Thanks for joining us at Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteI had to stand in line behind all the other commenters(kidding) just to say how great this card is, but it was worth the wait...it's beyond CAS and beautiful. I just love it!
ReplyDeleteAnother amazing technique Bonnie! Just love that background and the pretty die cuts. Vicky x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful, Bonnie! That's the prettiest background so simply made and of course it's perfectly coordinated with your hummingbird. I also love that you made use of the pad cover. Waste not want not!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is stunning, Bonnie! I LOVE the Impressionist background! The soft and light shadowy pattern is perfect show off the beautiful hummingbird and hibiscus. Great use of the inside cover from a MM pad! (I thought you dry-embossed using Tasteful Textile.)
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
I've been admiring your other cards using the print making technique - you are very good Bonnie and this perfect with the lovely die cut hummingbird and hibiscus.. hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteLove how you’ve used TCH colours. This is so beautiful. The background is fantastic… so soft and pretty with wonderful movement.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I have such a big delay in commenting !!! Sorry, time is passing so fast and my responsibilities at work and at home are too demanding for me.
ReplyDeleteI love the cute hummingbird and the beautiful hibiscus flower. The background, on the other hand, is stunning !! It is perfect, the splashes of color wonderfully combine with the bird and the flower to create a perfect whole
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