Saturday, March 18, 2023

Passionate Purple

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


A couple few years ago Darnell posted this card (scroll down) that she did in
one of our Zoom sessions.  I was enamored with that stamp and ordered it.
And it sat, and sat, and sat in that NBUS box.

Finally it has seen ink!

I inked the flowers with mini inkpads and markers, lightly spritzed and stamped.
By using the MISTI, I could stamp again to get more definition.

The wash was done wet on wet with Tumbled Glass re-inker.

I think I'll try it in some other colors and maybe use it on a calendar page next year.

Challengs:
NBUS #48 - Never Before Used Schtuff
Penny Black Saturday - ATG - Optional Easter
Tic Tac Toe #200 - See board below - I used the center vertical row (Pastel Colors, Flowers, Spring Theme)
Triple B - Birds Butterflies & Blooms

  



Card Recipe
Stamps:  Passionate (PB), Easter Blessings (Paper Smooches)
Ink:   Victorian Velvet, Wilted Violet, Peeled Paint (DI & markers), Gorgeous Grape
Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathnore), Fresh Freesia (SU)
Other:  Tumbled Glass re-inker, White Gelli Roll pen, Caran d'ache Supracolor pencils (Aubergine, Olive Brown), Subtle EF (ret SU)


Enjoy!


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31 comments:

JoAnn said...

Gorgeous card. Sounds like a fun technique. She always do the different techniques so perfectly. Thanks for sharing.
Have a wonderful weekend.

Nstiz said...

WOW again! Love the definition you achieved, Bonnie and LOVE the color. The white jelly roll pen did a great job of bringing out details. I have done this stamp but had to resort to coloring the whole thing with pencil. This is GORGEOUS!

Darlene said...

Oh Bonnie this is just GORGEOUS! Thanks for letting us know how you created it ... I never thought about adding extra definition by using my platform ... hmmm ... learn something new every day!! LOL Purple being my favorite color, I just HAD to stop by and leave you some love! Beautiful inspiration ... thanks!

(Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our newest adventure - Triple B challenge too!)

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

jimlynn said...

So pretty in purple. Love that very unique stamp too. A gorgeous, gorgeous card Bonnie.
Lynn

Pat said...

This is beautiful Bonnie, and I love the colours with the pink and violet and the strong green for the leaves, and a great technique using the colours straight to stamp and spritzed for this really pretty watercolour look, and with a pretty echo in the background and a super idea to use the white gel pen to add some highlights. We are all guilty of buying things which sit and wait for their turn and some wait a lot longer than others...lol. x

Sandy said...

OMG!!!! This is gorgeous -- I really want to move to Cary and be able to visit your classes and groups. I do better when I can actually see something being done. I have firmly told myself I will NOT buy anything else and then I see something I love and feel like I will surely die if I can't have the product!
What a beautiful Easter card and I really do love it!!
Sandy xx

Marcia Hill said...

Oh my, this is absolutely BEAUTIFUL in the purple Bonnie and the background is just as lovely too with all that soft color! I'm just curious though why you didn't make 14 of them like Darnell did?!! Haha! When you get results like this though, it would be hard not to make another one! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Cat Craig said...

Beautiful card, the wash is amazing. Love love love this.

Bobby said...

This is absolutely stunning, Bonnie!!! I can't add enough exclamation marks. lol Now that you've broken that stamp open you'd better use it again. I have someone that follows my blog and told me I hang with some great cardmakers. She especially loves your painting and she will be thrilled with this card.

Diane said...

Gorgeous card and what a great technique and awesome stamp, I can see why you wanted to order it!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Triple B!
Diane TB Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Triple B}

marilyn said...

Such a beautiful card!

Trina P. said...

Yay for using NBUS! Very pretty in purple. Fabulous results with this technique.

I Card Everyone said...

I'm late to the party today, but so happy to see these lovely purples - are they Parrot tulips? or some type of Iris? Whatever they are you've captured them perfectly!
What would we do without our MISTIs?
=]

Leslie Miller said...

You have got it going on, Bonnie! This is Gorgeous (with a capital G) in the purple with the edges all feathery on the blooms. It looks like some amazing variety of iris that I would love to have in my garden. I'm simply stunned!

HilaryJane said...

Doesn't time fly? I am so glad you have finally inked that stamp, it is a beauty and ideal for that technique. Love the colours and the softness. Gorgeous xx

Lisa Petrella said...

This is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Sounds like a super fun technique too!

Susan said...

A perfect Easter card - I always associate purple with Easter and you used such beautiful shades! Lovely wash on the background.

Brenda said...

Wow, this is beautiful Bonnie! I can see why you wanted this stamp, I'd want it too but could never do it justice like you ladies can. I love this card so much! Perfect for Easter, love the pretty purple and your background is so nice! I am looking forward to seeing these gorgeous blooms in other colors and on a future calendar page! Hugs, Brenda

Darnell said...

Thank you for CASing me, Bon! What a compliment! (And for linking again at NBUS!) Those PB stamps lend themselves so perfectly for the direct-to-stamp technique faux watercolor look. It's my fave and I love your beautiful design with the fabulous wash background! So perfect for an Easter card. Hugs, Dolly

Linda said...

Bonnie, beautiful card. Your watercoloring, faux watercoloring is so awesome.
Love this.

nancy littrell said...

Beautiful watercolor stamped Iris Easter card, Bonnie. TFS your beauty and your detailed description. Love and Hugs and...Happy Easter.

Lisa Elton said...

Oh wow, this is marvelous! Beautifully done, Bonnie, it's so artsy!

kiwimeskreations said...

So glad you inked up the stamp Bonnie, such a beautiful result you have achieved - it was worth the wait :)
Blessings
Maxine

Papercraft Boutique said...

This is gorgeous, Bonnie! Love the soft watercolor look of the flowers and the background wash. The dark purple edges of the front panel is a wonderful touch.
You've been doing a great job of using your NBUS! Good for you!
Hideko xx

Carol L said...

This is jaw-dropping gorgeous and I love the technique you used to create it! Thanks for sharing with the first Triple B challenge. Carol, GD

Betty said...

What a beautiful card, Bonnie - love everything about it and thanks for sharing how you made it! Must give it a try soon. So pleased to see you at TicTacToe this week! crafty hugs, Betty

Hansi Brittain said...

This is gorgeous, Bonnie! If you hadn't said otherwise I would have thought you water colored this freehand. The colors you choice compliment the softness of the technique.

TK said...

This is amazing, Bonnie! So glad you dug this out, it's really beautiful!

My Paper Epiphany said...

Another beauty Bonnie! You always inspire me! Thanks for joining us at PBSC:)

Vicky Hayes said...

So pleased this stamp has had its time to shine Bonnie - it’s beautiful! I love the way the delicate wash in the background show the flowers off to perfection. Thank you for com8ng to play with us at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge this week! Vicky x

BożenA said...

WOW! This bleeding colors is amazing! These irises look really stunning.
Hugs,
BozenA