Saturday, May 19, 2018

Magnolia Rhapsody

Today was a perfect garden day.  It was cool - around 65 degrees, and breezy.  I like it cooler when I do the heavy garden work, so I don't get too hot.  I put in some new perennials, and added more annuals to my flower beds.  I also planted some cherry tomatoes and cucumbers, and some herbs.  I do love my time in the garden!

For my card, I decided to keep it in the garden....
I used Penny Black stamps Magnolia Rhapsody 40-535, and  Special Thoughts 30-338.  I also used a Penny Black script stamp and swirl stamp for my background.

I used Arteza real brush pens to color my magnolia.  Using my Misti, I added color to one blossom at at time, stamping it, then moved to the next.  When dry, I went back with darker shades, adding them individually to each flower.  Then I repeated this technique with the leaves and the branches.  I added the lightest color, then went back in with the shading colors.  
Cloe-up
Next, I masked the edges of the card to create a panel around the image.  I used Tim Holtz distress inks, and sponged them on.  Then I added the script and swirl stamps to the background.  I love peeling off the mask to reveal the finished panel.  It always feels like a little bit of magic!

For the 'Friend,' I inked only the one word from the verse in the special thoughts set.  I stamped it onto the same watercolor paper, using my Misti so that I could stamp it numerous times to get a clear image on the textured base.  I fussy-cut it, then added it to my card with foam tape.  

Some twine and Pretty Pink Posh clear droplets finish my card tonight. 

I hope you will join us in the Penny Black Saturday Challenge.  The theme is Anything Goes (optional - your favorite Penny Black stamp).  You have until June 1st to enter your card.  Who knows, you just may win a $20 gift certificate to our generous sponsor, 

Be sure to check out my fellow design team members' cards.  I look forward to seeing you on the Penny Black Saturday Challenge blog.

I am adding my card to these challenges:

The Color Throwdown - Blue and green
 
Penny Black At Allsorts - Anything goes 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I appreciate you spending time on my blog, and your lovely comments.

Blessings,
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12 comments:

  1. GibmissMay 19, 2018 at 9:20 AM

    Hi Lynda
    Fabulous card... love the stamp
    Hugs Sylvie xx

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  2. Sue from OregonMay 19, 2018 at 1:35 PM

    Love the 'antiquey' feel of this card...lovely colors! ♥ Sue Kment

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  3. BabsMay 20, 2018 at 1:38 AM

    Beautiful stamping and card.
    Hugs Babs x

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  4. Carole CampanileMay 20, 2018 at 3:59 PM

    Your card is beautiful. Thank you for sharing how you colored the stamp. I will have to give that a try.

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  5. EllibelleMay 20, 2018 at 5:48 PM

    So loving this card, beautiful colors and I really need to get this stamp too!
    Thank you so much for sharing this month with us at Penny Black and More challenge!
    Ellie

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  6. brendaMay 21, 2018 at 3:01 AM

    A really beautifully stamped floral card in glorious colours Lynda. Many thanks for joining in with our May challenge at Penny Black and More.

    B x

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  7. Paddington fanMay 21, 2018 at 10:26 AM

    Stunning card Lynda, such beautiful colours!
    Love Jacky x

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  8. BroniMay 21, 2018 at 11:14 AM

    So elegant and pretty! Thanks so much for playing along in the Color Throwdown challenge this week!

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  9. LinbyMay 22, 2018 at 7:27 PM

    Such beautiful colours - it's wonderful.
    Thanks so much for sharing with us at PB & More.
    Lynn x
    DT

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  10. DebbieMay 23, 2018 at 10:29 AM

    Gorgeous! So you masked just the flower, correct, not the branches.

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  11. DebbieMay 23, 2018 at 10:31 AM

    Hi, I read your post again, how did you stop the script stamp from going on the flower itself? Thank you

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  12. lyndaMay 23, 2018 at 2:53 PM

    Hi Deborah Anne - As far as masking, the only thing I masked is the rectangle around the image. I did not mask the flowers, leaves, or stem. I just sponged my background color around it, as it didn't matter if some of it got on the image because the color was close. For the script, I just used a mini ink pad to ink the script stamp, but only inked it in small areas, not the full stamp, then stamped it carefully where I wanted it. I didn't mind if some of it got on the flowers (and it did a little if you look closely). Hope this answers your question. Here's a link to a video by Jill Foster that shows how to do this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntMgX4m19pk

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