Friday, September 19, 2025

Birthday Poppies

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

I'm still trying to get through my NBUS box.  It seems that I take 2 steps forward
and 3 steps back.


For this card I used a stamp and die set that a treasured friend sent me for my birthday.
She knows how much I like poppies!

I stamped the layered stamps on watercolor paper and blended the colors with
a waterbrush and Distress re-inkers used as watercolors.  I love the intense color
I was able to get.

I embossed a piece of Naturals White cardstock with my linen embossing folder.
Die cut the watercolored poppies and popped them on the embossed panel.

A foiled sentiment finishes it off.

Challenges:
NBUS #78 - Never Before Used Sctuff
Seize the Birthday #313 - Use Embossing

 




Card Recipe
Stamps:  Poppy Fields (EH &ALT), PP It's Your Day
Ink:   Toffee Crunch
Paper:  Watercolor (Arches HP), Black, Naturals cardstock
Other:  Poppy Fields dies (EH & ALT), Morning Blossom die (SSS for stems), Burlap EF (HB), Distress re-inkers (Peeled Paint, Mustard Seed, Candied Apple, Barn Door), White Foil

Enjoy!


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19 comments:

I Card Everyone said...

Oh, Bonnie, I love them, too! Your bright red ones would be welcomed to my garden any time!
So beautiful!
=]

Lisa Elton said...

Love that pop of bright pretty color! This is a marvelous CAS card, Bonnie!

Bobby said...

My second favorite flower and you brought them to life with the beautiful red coloring, Bonnie.

Sandy said...

Your NBUS box must be more like a trunk!! I love the intense color you got too. I think red must be one of my favorite colors. Red has so much energy. I really do like the embossed background. Just enough texture without being too busy.
Sandy xx

JoAnn said...

Love the pretty red poppies on your lovely embossed background. A fabulous CAS card Bonnie. Thanks for sharing with us at Seize the Birthday.

TK said...

Beautiful and vibrant, these poppies are destined to get all the attention they deserve! Well done, Bonnie, with your sweet gift

Leslie Miller said...

Wow, those poppies are amazing, Bonnie! They almost look like real pressed flowers, but very freshly preserved. Love the linen background, too. All over amazing! I love seeing your NBUS and it makes me feel better than we're in the same boat.

HilaryJane said...

I think we all love poppies too. These are gorgeous. i love the rich red and pops of black xx

Marcia Hill said...

CAS and oh so beautiful Bonnie! I love Poppies too and you've stamped and water colored these beautifully! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

JulieP said...

Your NBUS pile does that to you too? LOL! This is stunning Bonnie! I really love the background texture with the thicker paper. Need to remember that. Thanks for playing with us at Seize the Birthday!

Nancy said...

I laughed at your comment about your NBUS! Sounds like someone has been shopping. Your bright red Poppies are popping off that card too. Well done! Thanks for linking up at Seize the Birthday.

Pat said...

These poppies are beautiful Bonnie and the background texture makes a perfect backdrop to them, and finished with the lovely white on black sentiment. x

Loll said...

Your poppies are beautiful Bonnie!! Love the intensity of the red. And they are gorgeous on the embossed background. xx

Susan B said...

Beautiful colour variation on the poppies and a wonderful textured background. This really is a perfect CAS card! Not to mention that I absolutely love poppies of all types!

Cat Craig said...

There is just something about a poppy, its perfect for everything.

Trina P. said...

Your gorgeous watercoloring brought these pretty poppies to life, love the intensity and linen background.

My Paper Epiphany said...

Gorgeous blooms and the embossed linen is the perfect background. I love Poppies too. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday:)

shirley-bee said...

The beauty of your card made me sigh, Bonnie! Gorgeous colouring, love the background.

Leanne said...

Oh so pretty, you always make me smile looking at your cards, great job!
Thanks for sharing with us this week for our CAS challenge at Krafty Chicks Challenge, have a great day! Leanne DT Member/KCC