Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
I'm excited to be Guest Designing at Color Hues this week.
I love these colors and knew exactly what I wanted to use!
After buying this embossing folder, I realized that the stencil would be a really big
help in coloring the embossed berries. The stencil recently arrived in the studio and this was
the perfect time to try it out.
After using the stencil to add colors (Berry Burst then Gorgeous Grape), I used a
white gel pen to add dots to the berries. I thought the berries could use a little highlighting
so I daubed a little white ink over them.
When I decided to die cut the edge, I realized that it would probably press out the embossing
but it was easy enough to put the colored and cut piece back in the embossing folder
and get all that dimension back. It's actually a good idea to always re-emboss after coloring.
I did another and didn't add the white ink swiping.
I like this too.
I can't wait to see how you use these colors!
Challenges:
Color Hues #68 - Olive & Berry
NBUS #52 - Never Before Used Schtuff
Seize the Birthday - Circles (Berries?)
Card Recipe (card 1)
Stamps: Banner Sentiments (PB)
Ink: Berry Burst, Gorgeous Grape, Whisper White (SU), Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint (DI)
Paper: Neenah Solar White
Other: Berried Cottoneaster 3D EF & Stencil (Alt), Scallop Borders Die (PPP), Blending Brushes, White Gel Pen
Card Recipe (card 2)
Stamps:
Ink: Berry Burst, Gorgeous Grape (SU), Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint (DI)
Paper: Neenah Solar White
Other: Berried Cottoneaster 3D EF & Stencil (Alt), Blending Brushes, White Gel Pen, A2 Thin Frames die (SSS), Yana's Layered Script Sentiments (Spl)
Enjoy!
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Yay for your win, Bonnie! Two GORGEOUS cards in this color combination. Thanks for all the good tips - that stencil is really a smart buy - why didn't I think of that?!
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Both are so beautiful and congrats on the guest spot. Love the way you used the stencil and the embossing folder....and those colors are WOW!
ReplyDeleteLynn
Oh my. Those berries are so reaiistic and yummy looking, Bonnie. I may have to make one in these colors just to see it in real life, although I don't have those particular inks.
ReplyDeleteLove the colour mix and your gorgeous cards. Thanks for the tip on re-bossing.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
Wonderful colour combo Bonnie - and two perfect cards. x
ReplyDeletethey are both beautiful. I love the look and agree, those colours look pretty amazing. I hope you enjoyed your birthday. I am sorry if my card is late xx
ReplyDeleteFirst, Happy Belated Birthday to you!!! I hope it was a good one. As for these two cards...I am probably repeating myself from email correspondence, however, the depth you achieved on those leaves is unbelievable. Especially on the Thank you card. I have been looking at these for much longer than the time it took to leave you a comment. Awesome job and lucky us to have you guesting! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteI forgot to add that I am delighted to see your card in the gallery at Seize the Birthday.
ReplyDeleteI love this! Even before I read your description of coloring the berries, I was so impressed by the dimension you achieved. Just gorgeous--as are your beautifully color leaves! Love the way the image fills the whole card. So wonderful to have you as a guest designer!
ReplyDeleteTwo amazing cards using this beautiful embossing folder and stencil Bonnie! Love the shades of ink you've used for both the berries and leaves ... so gorgeous together. You are so talented ... your amazing colouring skills have brought the berries and leaves to life. HB dear friend! xx
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards with great use of the olive and berry colors. Congrats on being the GD at Color Hues.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on guesting, Bonnie! Wowee are your cards ever gorgeous! I especially like the second one!
ReplyDeleteSensational cards, Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteThis Berried Cotoneaster set of 3D Embossing Folder and set of stencils works together beautifully Bonnie, and the colours you have chosen are gorgeous. I love the look of the first with the curved scalloped edge and then the second looks great with the added frame..both so elegant! Congratulations on being a Guest Designer over at Color Hues this time too. x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your GDT spot, and what a pair of magnificent cards you have made Bonnie - I am in awe!
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Maxine
Beautiful rich colours!! Love the way you used the embossing folder and stencil - I'm sure it made it so much easier to colour (I think I'd like to try that as I have so much trouble colouring embossing folder images).
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards Bonnie..spot on with the colours.x
ReplyDeleteWow you rocked this Altenew combo, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteIt’s frameable in my opinion. Both of them! Xo
Didn't know there was a coordinating stencil with that ef, but you sure worked your magic with it Bonnie as both cards are absolutely GORGEOUS!! I love the little bit of purple you added to the berries in the first card...they look SO realistic!! And the shading on the leaves on both cards is fabulous too! Lovely, lovely cards my friend and so, SO happy to have you guesting with us this week!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteThose little dots of white on the berries really bring them to life Bonnie, two fabulous cards. So pleased to have you guesting with us this time. :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! Those berries look good enough to reach in and grab a handful! What fabulous coloring, Bonne. Your highllights are perfectly done! These are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThey are both frameable designs, Bon! New's to me that they are making stencils to go over the e/fs. Now THAT is what I need; I make a mess of trying to color my e/fs no matter which way I try. I love the no-line w/c result. Thank you for inspiring me ~ and everyone else at NBUS again! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are fabulous! Your coloring - spot on! Thanks for joining in at STB
ReplyDeleteWow, what a gorgeous stencil which gives you a large image to fill the card. Fantastic with these colors. Super splendiferous cards, Bonnie! Congratulations on your guest spot!
ReplyDeleteOh My - GORGEOUS! Love the berries and leaves, you're hitting your GD job outta the park!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you guesting at Color Hues Bonnie! You've done them proud with these two different looks with the same embossing folder - gorgeous! Thank you for retrospectively sharing my daughter's wedding prep with me :) Vicky x
ReplyDeleteLOVE your Olive and Berry card designs using the same colors and stamp set, Bonnie. This color combo would be great for Christmas cards too. TFS and always inspiring me, my dear friend. Hopefully it is not suffocating hot in your part of the country. We are in the low 80's except for one day at 91..hug. Still very, very busy with watering, deadheading flower gardens and harvesting LOTS of berries:-) I have to leave early in the a.m. for my every other day brisk walks. Miss you..Love and Hugs, my friend. Watch for a card soon that got mailed to you on Monday:-)
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW! You totally outdid yourself here. It's my favorite card on the blog!!!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous Bonnie, love that embossing folder and the stencil coloring looks so beautiful. Good tip to re-emboss after coloring an embossed image. Never thought to do that before. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteBonnie, your color mixing on the berries really made them come to life and really, you could not have chosen a more perfect set to use for this challenge. Love the banner die cut and the cute way the sentiment stamped. It was such a delight to have you as a guest designer - thank you for joining us!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the Guest DT Bonnie! what a beautiful embossing with stenciling - lovely colors used here - it looks SO dimensional!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the GD spot at Color Hues, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteYou used the challenge colors so perfectly and stencil-colored the embossed image beautifully! Great details including the berry colored edges of the front panel, white ink swiping, and the highlights & fine spatters too.
The second card is so elegant with the white thin frame and die-cut sentiment!
Hideko xx
You knocked our colors out of the park with these luscious looking berries, Bonnie! Amazing cards, beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteYou've created two gorgeous cards with the EF/stencil and olive/berry ink combination. Isn't it wonderful to find embossing folders with coordinating stencils; makes adding colour so much easier. Thank you for being an inspiring guest designer for this challenge.
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WOW!! Stamping and coloring with stencils was stunning, Bonnie. I love both cards
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