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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Blue Daisies

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

I am still having fun playing my my Betterpress system.  I love the crisp images!


This is such a large image and perfect for a slimline card.  In this case it's a
Monarch 3 1/2" by 8 1/2" card.

I used the colors for the Color Hues Challenge where my friend Marcia
chose light blue and navy.

Jack and family gave me a new set of alcohol markers for Christmas.  They come from 
Amazon and the brand in Ohuhu.  So far I am really liking them.  Jack brought his 
pastel color markersto share and I used both his set and mine to get the two shades of blue.
 
I used some gray colors for the stems and leaves and added a bit of blue to them.

I did some splatters to finish it off.  I found that a drop of reinker on an old acrylic
block and flicked off with a wet brush worked great.

I didn't add a sentiment because my friend saw this card and told me multiple times
that she would frame it and it would be perfect between her mirrors.  Needless to say,
she will be getting this card.

Challenges:
Color Hues #78 - Light Blue and Navy
NBUS #58 - Never Before Used Schtuff

 


Card Recipe
Stamps:  
Ink:   Betterpress Black
Paper:   Betterpress Porcelain, Night of Navy, Neenah Solar White
Other:  Wild Daisies Press plate (Alt), Ohuhu Alcohol Markers (Pale Blue, Lt Blue, Royal Blue, Warm Gray 3 & 4, Caran D'ache Supracolor Pencil Night Blue, Slim Diagonal Stitch Die (PFS), White Gouache Paint, Night of Navy Re-inker


Enjoy!


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31 comments:

  1. Oooo - love your blue daisies, Bonnie - the slimline format is perfect to showcase this large image! And how fun that you and Jack can trade markers! You've inspired me to pull out my new daisies too :)

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  2. WOW! This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL Bonnie! You've used the shades of blue perfectly on these lovely pressed plate flowers and I'm so glad to hear you're having fun with the Better Press system! And how fun too that you and Jack are sharing markers...they sure worked great on this slimline card!! Thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us at The Color Hues Color Challenge!! Hugs. :0)

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  3. So gorgeous, Bonnie! Isn't it sad that the photos don't show that wonderful impression the press makes? But I know it's there! Lovely shades of blue - I've heard good things about those Ohuhu markers, and it seems they blended beautifully with Jack's! [of course, you know I love the grey leaves!]
    =]

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  4. That image was made for a slimline card, Bonnie, and your new markers colored it beautifully. My daughter often says to leave off the sentiment because the cards are worth framing. This one definitely is and your friend will be thrilled.

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  5. This is just beautiful! You had me at blue...and those little speckles are so sweet!

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  6. As the others have said this spray of flowers works perfectly with the slimline card design. The use of the greyish blue leaves works well keeping it well in the Color Hues range! Thanks for sharing with us at Color Hues. :)

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  7. Lovely image for the slimline. The blues work so well with the image as well.

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  8. Beautiful card Bonnie. Love those gorgeous flowers done in shades of blue! xx

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  9. Beautiful use of the new alcohol markers Bonnie, and love the blues with the greys, and such a pretty slimline shape for the card. A really lovely Christmas pressent too. x

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  10. This is gorgeous, Bonnie! I would want to frame it too! So glad you are enjoying your new stuff!

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  11. I love when such a beautiful card finds a good home! You sure did a nice job with those markers!

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  12. Amazing color combination! It feels like these daisies are dancing on your card. Beautiful slim card in stunning coloring.
    xx

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  13. WOW on your coloring! The colors and shading just caught my eye! What a fantastic job you did on this. I LOVE it!

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  14. Beautifully coloured image. I'm going to have to check out more of the betterpress images :)

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  15. Your friend has the right idea, this beautiful work of idea is worthy of framing!!

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  16. Beautiful image! Love the colours you used - that dark blue is fabulous!

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  17. Definitely gorgeous, and so understandable that your friend would want to frame it! Love the colors at Color Hues!

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  18. Oh Bonnie this is beautiful - love your use of the challenge colours!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  19. Nice - this is the prettiest shade of blue!
    Sandy xx

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  20. After seeing your beautiful card, I had to investigate the Betterpress system.
    Decided not for me - I have enough paper and stamps to sink a battle ship! You must need a separate house to keep all of the supplies that you use for card making!!
    Sandy xx

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  21. This blend of blues is beautiful. I guess I need to check out the Betterpress System. Your cards made with it are so beautiful. I love that Jack is so into art and is so good at it.

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  22. Beautiful card and wonderful colouring and splatters. I have heard very good things about the Ohuhu markers. What a great Christmas present xx

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  23. This is absolutely stunning! And it is so perfect for a slimline card. Not only is the pressplate gorgeous, but so is your coloring! Thanks for joining us at Color Hues!

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  24. WOW ! What a stunning card Bonnie. These blooms looks so beautiful in blue and on the slimline format. Love it !

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  25. Bonne, I can see why your friend wants to frame this! It is so very pretty! I love that you added a touch of blue to the leaves as well. Awesome job with the colors and thanks for playing at Color Hues. Sounds like you got spoiled like I did at Christmas with new craft goodies!

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  26. It'll look fabulous in a frame as your friend wants. x

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  27. Gorgeous! This plate is on my wish list.

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  28. What a gorgeous floral image Bonnie and perfect in these moody blues! Your friend will be delighted! Vicky x

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  29. Don't know how I missed your beautiful blue daisies. Your card is lovely and so is your coloring.

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Enjoy! Bonnie