Monday, July 8, 2024

Poppy Birthday

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

I love poppies and I love dies that add texture and dimension. So when I saw
this die in a Simon Says Stamp release recently, I snapped it up.


I am not disappointed.

There are pieces for two poppies on this die and I cut them out of 
mixed media paper.

I laid the pieces on another piece of mixed media paper and watercolored
by picking up ink from the inside of some Stampin' Up inkpads.  My messy
watercoloring added some color to what would become the background of my poppies.

I die cut the "over wash" piece, assembled the poppies and added them, stamped
and die cut a sentiment and it was done.

Challenges:
AAA Birthday #63 - Fabulous Flowers
Just Us Girls #734 - Color Week (Coral and Yellow)
NBUS #64 - Never Before Used Schtuff
Darnell's I.D.E.A.S. - Week 2 of the month - Dies




 

 


Card Recipe
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Enjoy!


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27 comments:

JoAnn said...

Gorgeous card with those pretty poppies. You did a great job coloring them and using the "overwash" piece for the background. Love it.

Judith said...

Bonnie, such a beautiful card Hope to get to a class some day.

Marcia Hill said...

I love Poppies too Bonnie and these ones are SO pretty! Your water coloring is so soft and beautiful on these flowers and I love the background from the water coloring too! Lovely, lovely card my friend and thanks so much for sharing with us at The Flower Challenge! Hugs. :0)

I Card Everyone said...

I'm so happy to see you've added those poppies to your collection, Bonnie! I LOve their layers! It was SO hard to control myself with their newest release!
Such a beautiful birthday card - happy that you sent it to The Flower Challenge, too!
=]

Sandy said...

You have a good eye when it comes to buying just the right thing. The flowers are so pretty but most of all I like the background you created.
Sandy xx

Cindy H. said...

Wow, what a stunning card! I love how you created the bg panel for these lovely flowers.

Bobby said...

I love poppies too, Bonnie, and these are exceptionally lovely in yellow and coral. The overwash on the background always looks so great and I don't know why I never try it. Thanks for sharing it with us at Just Us Girls and The Flower Challenge.

Lisa Elton said...

You do have a way with poppies! This is beautiful, Bonnie. Love your color choices too. What a wonderful way to say happy birthday!

Carol said...

Bonnie, These are such pretty flower dies and your pastel colors go so well with their soft look.I also like the soft background in the same colors. It adds just enough to ground those flowers. Great card for our color challenge at Just Us Girls! Thanks for joining us!

Nance said...

Very pretty, Bonnie. Great way to use the ink scraps too on the other paper for your background. A bright and cheerful card!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

So very beautiful. x

Cat Craig said...

Gorgeous card, and that overwash piece brings it all together nicely.

BożenA said...

If I tried to make such a beautiful background on purpose, it would never work. But chance is a reliable artist, he always creates great works. I love this card, the poppies are gorgeous and the background is stunning!
xx

Loll said...

Beautiful poppies, Bonnie. LOVE the background which looks like more flowers in the distance. Lovely card! xx

HilaryJane said...

I love it when you do that technique. You have become a real expert at it. I am yet to be brave enough to give it a go. Your poppies are gorgeous xx

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Pretty trio of poppies, Bonnie - love your design too!!

nancy littrell said...

Beautiful Poppies card, Bonnie:-) I Love how you added your colors, which made a unique background for your beautiful poppies:-) TFS Love and Hugs, Nancy

Laurie Unger said...

I have this die in my cart waiting for me to finish shopping! Love how you used it and wonderful inspiration. Thanks for sharing this over at The Flower Challenge.

Pat said...

I love the die cut poppies, so stylish and such pretty tones of pink and yellow Bonnie, and the overwash background looks marvellous...a beautiful card. x

Darnell said...

I can see why you wanted this one, Bon! And I love your design and coloring. That background technique is so simple, but so effective, and for some reason it continues to refuse to stay in my brain!! Maybe pinning will help this time! Thank you for playing with my I.D.E.A.S. and linking again in the NBUS gallery! Hugs, Dolly

TK said...

Beautiful, Bonnie, I think these dies were made for your and your overwash painting!

Susan said...

I love poppies too. And these are gorgeous ones - I might have to look for the dies. Love the soft colours and the way the background turned out.

kiwimeskreations said...

What a beautiful, ethereal background from your 'painting paper, Bonnie, and a stunning card with those gorgeous poppies in the foreground
Blessings
Maxine

cm said...

Your artistry shines with your lovely coral and yellow poppies and the beautiful background you've created for them. Thank you for sharing in the Just Us Girls gallery.
~carol

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Your card is beautiful, Bonnie. I love poppies too, and you have done a wonderful job showcasing their beautiful with our challenge colors. Thanks for playing with us at Just Us Girls.

My Paper Epiphany said...

So beautiful Bonnie!

Trina P. said...

Pretty poppies watercoloured so beautifully.