Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
I have a new die...
and with the Color Hues challenge being yellow and green (two of my favorite colors),
I Googled to see if magnolias came in yellow. They do.
So I die cut the flowers and branch from mixed media paper and used Distress Markers
and my waterbrush to color all the pieces.
When coloring the leaves and flowers, I laid the pieces on another piece of mixed
media paper and did a sloppy watercoloring going over the edges onto the
piece in the background. It gives an interesting background and the colors are perfect.
Then I looked at all those pieces and was stumped as to where they all went.
Fortunately there are some illustrations online that act as a roadmap and I've
got to say that although these flowers are pretty without all the extra little pieces, they are
amazing with them. And I was quite proud of myself that I could find all the pieces!
Challenges:
Color Hues - Yellow & Green
Double D - Color (yellow)
Memory Box Outside the Box #96 - Die-namic cards
NBUS #51 - Never Before Used Schtuff
Card Recipe
Stamps: Friendship Messages (SSS)
Ink: Crumb Cake, Twisted Citron, Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Brushed Corduroy (DM)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore), So Saffron (SU)
Other: Magnolia Blossom Trio (MB), Magnolia Leaf Branch (MB)
Enjoy!
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You did an amazing job with all those pieces to make this beautiful card. I like how you did the background also. Love your card.
ReplyDeleteI could see all the little pieces on your card and had to look up the die. I don't know how you figured out how they all went together but they are gorgeous magnolias, Bonnie. That is such a good way to add color to the background and I never think to do it.
ReplyDeleteBright and sunny and oh so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
I've never seen a yellow magnolia before but they have to be beautiful just like your card. Love the watercoloring on this and that pretty die.
ReplyDeleteLynn
I am going to have to start referring to you as the flower guru! This is gorgeous Bonnie! I think the magnolias look incredible but that background does too. I am so impressed! Thanks for choosing to join us at Color Hues when playing with your new goodies! Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteWell, I didn't know it but I sure wish I had a yellow magnolia tree in my yard!
ReplyDeleteBonnie, you've really outdone yourself with this die set - you haven't mentioned the number of dies but it looks like a million to me!
I'm also very happy to see this water-y background technique again - so beautiful!
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You have done an amazing job of showing off your gorgeous magnolia blooms, Bonnie. I LOVE the background and the beautiful, dimensional branch of flowers. Happy you fit all the pieces together. I think we need an engineering degree with some of the complicated dies these days. :) Great work, my friend! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card Bonnie! I love the look you got on your background by coloring your petals on it. I never knew magnolias came in yellow, love that! I'm glad you were able to figure out how all the bits and piece went together, as this is one stunning card! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWell done for finding all the pieces. I always manage to lose 1. This is so pretty and I love that background. I have never been brave enough to try it, it is really effective. Glad you are enjoying your new dies xx
ReplyDeleteAs I was scrolling down through the entries on this challenge, I had to stop and make a comment here. Bonnie your card is so eye-catching you are a master at doing flowers in this one is a good example. Thanks for joining us at Double D Challenge.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, this is so gorgeous, Bonnie! I'm sure glad magnolias come in yellow because yours are beautiful. I have the trio and many other parts of this Magnolia release that I haven't used yet. After figuring out the first flower I'm hoping the rest will be easier. You did such an amazing job with the watercolor, the background, and the composition! Thank you for sharing in our color challenge at Double D!
ReplyDeleteAs you already know, I love everything about the MB Magnokia release and you’ve featured these 2 products beautifully. Love the watercolour effect on the background.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous magnolia flowers and the yellow is so fresh and pretty Bonnie, and the print of the flowers as a background is just perfect...a beautiful card. x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card--those dies are fabulous! We live near a park with a large magnolia collection. Several of them are yellow magnolias and they are as beautiful as your paper ones! Love the ink blending and watercoloring and the background is just perfect. Thanks for sharing with us at Color Hues1
ReplyDeleteWell I learned something new today Bonnie...I didn't know magnolias came in yellow, but they sure do look BEAUTIFUL in that color!! And how opportune that you had just gotten a new die and our color challenge also fit with the die so perfectly...definitely a win - win!! Lovely, lovely card my friend and so glad you shared it with us at The Color Hues Challenge!! :0)
ReplyDeleteStunning magnolias Bonnie a da clever background too...you really are the queen of flowers!! I think I have this die sitting in my NBUS box so when time allows I must play with it.xx
ReplyDeleteNo one colors die cuts better than you. I had a hard time working on small pieces but yours is outstanding. Love the beautiful blending you did on these. Super card!
ReplyDeleteYellow magnolias are my favourite. They are like vanilla pudding. Your magnolias are beautiful, exactly as I remember them.
ReplyDeletehugs,
BożenA
your yellow magnolia is magnificent, and the hint of the flower in the background is stunning ♥
ReplyDeleteOh Bonnie, this is just GORGEOUS! LOVE those yellow flowers! What an awesome overall design! LOVE IT! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Hello gorgeous!! Wow, is this ever fabulous. I didn't know they came in yellow, but sure would love to see the real deal!
ReplyDeleteBonnie this is exquisite - and such a beautiful dreamy background you created for this stunning branch of magnolias
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
Beautiful watercolored die cut flowers and awesome job of piecing all the flowers and leaves back together:-) Loved how your background turned out too. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteBonnie, I love yellow magnolias...my favorite tree along with the cherry blossom trees. Your card is wonderfully done.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors and layers -- really pretty die, and you've made it into a beautiful card, Bonnie
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card Bonnie! The magnolia dies are gorgeous and your messy water coloring of the florals and leaves created such a wonderful background. It all looks fabulous and I'm so glad you shared with us at Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteBonnie your card is just so beautiful, I love those pretty magnolias! Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Color Hues!
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