Saturday, August 5, 2023

Hummingbird Watercolor

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

I'm still playing with Bibi's Hummingbirds and having lots of fun doing it.


This time I cut it out of Mixed Media paper and watercolored with Distress Ink
and a waterbrush.  I kept this one duller than my previous hummingbird for
a more natural look. 

I found the background in my background box and used a similar pink ink to stamp
some flowers on the splotch.  If you look closely, you can see some abstract flowers
the bird is dipping into.  I used a Quickie Glue pen to add some outlines and dots
then burnished Deco Foil over the glue.  You can see some of the gold below.


I held my breath when stamping the sentiment, even though I used my MISTI.
The font is small but stamped crisply.  Whew!

I hope you experience at least one moment that takes your breath away today.

Challenges:
Simply Clean & Simple - CAS cards option of Outdoors





Card Recipe
Stamps:  Passionate (PB), Out on a Limb Sentiments (PTI)
Ink:   Versafine Onyx Black, Peeled Paint, Twisted Citron, Picked Raspberry (DI)
Paper:   Mixed Media, Black
Other:  Delicate Floral Hummingbird Dies (Spl), Quickie Glue Pen, Deco Foil


Enjoy!


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28 comments:

Bobby said...

What a pleasure to see this beauty the first thing this morning, Bonnie. Your card has a very artsy look to it and it is sensational.

I Card Everyone said...

Gorgeous background, Bonnie! and I love your little Ruby Throated hummingbird!
=]

Sandy said...

Beautiful! You have forgotten more techniques then I will ever know!! I used to put out Hummingbird feeders when we lived in the mountains. To keep Hummers from fighting, you have to put out several feeders. Everyday I made more nectar to fill all the feeders. We had tons of Hummingbirds.
The addition of the gold is quite nice. I know it is a heart stopping moment when stamping a sentiment on a card that is finished - especially if the card is one that is really good!!!!
Sandy xx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Another stunning card with the hummingbird, love the flower over the distressed ink, the sentiment is really lovely as is the gold touch.
Faith x.

Cat Craig said...

A beautiful composition, Bonnie. The sentiment is very crisp...a rubber stamp? They still seem to stamp the most clearly for me, though I love the clear ones for positioning.

HilaryJane said...

Love that background splotch and how you have enhanced it with the deco foil. It is so pretty xx

Pat said...

I love the pink and gold background with that hint of a flower Bonnie and such a lovely sentiment, and the soft colour of the hummingbird is just perfect over the top. x

Susan said...

Beautiful background, Bonnie - love the touch of gold. The hummingbird is fabulous in the muted colour.

Nstiz said...

WOW! This is fantastic. Your blossom adds a sense of realism to this. THis one is OUTSTANDING!

Carole said...

Well this took my breath away Bonnie..its absolutely stunning and the detail on the background is lovely an denhaces that lovely hummingbird. I would love to see one in real life!

Diane said...

A beautifully created card, I have only seen one hummingbird here this year!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Simply Clean & Simple.
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Brenda in IN said...

I love how you used something from your background box to make this lovely card. By stamping a flower for the hummingbird it turned out wonderful. The touch of gold is gorgeous. As for breath, I lose mine several times a day if I'm not careful!

Marcia Hill said...

WOW, WOW, WOW!!! All your cards are beautiful Bonnie, but this one is just exceptional!!! There is just so much to LOVE about this one...the Hummer, your gorgeous background with the florals, and that tiny touch of gold and the perfect sentiment!! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

jimlynn said...

Beautiful plus! I love your coloring on the hummingbird and that background is so lovely. A gorgeous card Bonnie.
Lynn

Vicky Hayes said...

You are so creative Bonnie! I adore the splodge background you found for your pretty humming bird and the way you stepped it up by adding flowers and a touch of gold foil. Vicky x

Lisa Elton said...

Wowee, I thought the one from the other day was beautiful! You worked your magic once again, Bonnie, fabulous card!

Papercraft Boutique said...

Your pretty hummingbird looks happy playing in the gorgeous watercolored background, Bonnie! Love the colors and the bits of gold! Great job getting the perfect impression of the sentiment!
Hideko xx

kiwimeskreations said...

Bonnie, THIS took my breath away - it is amazing!! Love it. Those touches of gold are genius
Blessings
Maxine

Anke said...

WOW WOW WOW absolutely stunning Bonnie ...

Viv said...

Oh Bonnie this is just awesome! Simply beautiful card. x

Darlene said...

OH WOW ... this is just GORGEOUS my friend! You are SO TALENTED!!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Simply Clean & Simple challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
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Maria said...

Love your beautiful hummingbird card! Wonderful watercolor background in pretty color and sweet hummingbird! My sis would love this for she really loves hummingbirds! Great card!!

Leslie Miller said...

Gosh, another beautiful hummingbird! Love the pink abstract garden patch -- so artsy and gorgeous! I can see the particular flower the hummingbird is going for. The sentiment looks wonderful, and that bit of gold, sigh...

Trina P. said...

This is gorgeous! Amazing watercolouring. Love the organic artsy look… the kind you see in an art gallery!

Brenda said...

Wow, wow, wow Bonnie, this card is stunning!!! I love your hummer, he/she is gorgeous but it is that background that is something else! I love how you stamped flowers in it as well. The gold adds a touch of elegance and the sentiment is perfect. I am really loving these hummingbirds you have been playing with! Hugs, Brenda

Heather said...

Beautiful backgrounds; perfect for your lovely hummingbirds.

BożenA said...

WOW! I love your abstract background! I see flowers and I think they are truly amazing. I also think that the hummingbird in a neutral color worked perfectly against this background.
xx

Elaine aka Ellapu said...

Beautifully done Thanks for sharing over at Simply Clean and Simple this month, hope to see you in future challenges.
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