Thursday, September 6, 2018

Sunflower Hello!

A Sunshiny hello,

Today I am sharing the first of my September Reveal cards. I combined both the Sunflower Cheer Set 916 along with the digi version and then the background is the Stampendous Cling Sunny Sketch 6CR004 stamp.



I began with stamping the background on watercolor paper with the Hybrid Ink Acorn Brown, using the Stamp Platform.



Masking Fluid was applied sporadically to different areas of the image and once dry, the image was sprayed with water using the Light Mist Sprayer and Shimmer Powders were applied.



I used a Water Brush to move the colors around. Solar Flare, Catherine Wheel and Garden Parade were the colors I used.



Cherry bomb mixed with Solar Flare was used for the background.


I printed out the digis, while I was waiting on the background to dry. I printed one 5" x 7" sunflower and then two 4" x 6". These were fussy cut using the 5" mini scissors.



Versamark was applied to all three sunflowers and they were heat embossed with Sparkle. Dimensional Glue was then applied to the center of one of the smaller sunflowers and Sparkling Coffee was added.



The Masking Fluid was then gently rubbed off the background piece.



Yellow and orange Glitter Markers from the Ember Glow pack were applied with a water brush to certain areas of the petals.




Aquaflow watercolors were used to color the bee and the leaves.



Honey Gold Glitter Drops were applied to the wings of the bee.




Caramel Cream Crystal Drops were added to the little circles around the flower on the right.



The background was placed back in the Stamp Platform and was dusted with the anti static bag, before the sentiment was stamped in Versamark and then heat embossed with Timber.



I cut off the stem and leaves of the larger digi and one of the smaller ones. The petals of the flowers were cut with the 5" mini scissors and were curled a little before being attached to the background with Tear-ific Tape and Mounting Tape.



Raffia ribbon was tied around the stem of the flocked flower before it was attached to the panel with Mounting Tape.



A watercolor paper card based was edged with 1/4" Tear-ific Tape and the card front was centered on top, leaving a then edge of adhesive to which Autumn Frost glitter was applied.



Here is a close up of the completed project.



Below is a list of the products I used. You can receive 10% off any of the products by using the code ShonaDT10 at checkout.

Sunflower Cheer Set 916
Timber (EP469)
Mounting Tape
Rafia Ribbon

I'd like to join in the following challenges:
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #8: Anything Goes
Classic Design Team Challenge #9: Anything Goes
Morgan's Artworld Open Challenge #9: Anything Goes
Craft stamper - Take it Make it Challenge September: Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Shona

18 comments:

  1. I loved how you combined the digital version with clear stamped sunflowers.

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  2. Oooh this is stunning,beautifully coloured.xxx

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  3. Oh, Shona! This is pure artistry! Your colors are fabulous, the shimmer is perfect and pure genius combining the clear stamp and the digital version together. You never cease to amaze me.

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  4. Simply amazing shimmer and shine on those beautiful sunflowers Shona. You always put so much details in every card and I love how you show us each step. So much for the eyes to wander over. Another sheer beauty.

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  5. WOW Shona this is a sheer work of art...that humble stamp would never guess the lofty heights to which a crafter such as yourself would take it to!!! OMG this is amazing work!!!

    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  6. OH! my goodness Shona, this is truly GORGEOUS, what wonderful work. Absolutely LOVE it.
    Faith
    x

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  7. When you're on a roll, Shona, you jump on the daisy roll for sure! What an incredible idea with the layers of different daisies and that big hello added in the right corner! Your coloring is captivating with those glorious colors and textures. Looks like you enjoyed yourself thoroughly working with this stamp - I know I did - and your gorgeous creation is sure to perk up your recipient! Wishing you a great week-end.
    hugs,
    de

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  8. Shona, What a gorgeous card. I love sunflowers and I absolutely think how you have layered this makes it a stunning piece. Beautiful colors. Great shading. Thanks for sharing this card.

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  9. Oh gosh you did a great job with this stamp. It turned out fantastic. Beautiful work here. Thank you for sharing with us over here at Morgan's Artworld Open Challenge and best of luck with your entry. Love to see you join in each month. Thank you.Annette DT forhttp://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

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  10. Back again, and again, great job here and loved the step-by-step instructions too. Its nice to see how these projects are created. Thank you for sharing with us here today at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

    Annette DT Registered Owners/Admin for World Wide Open Design Team Challenge

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  11. Your card is so sunny and shiny! I love it!

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  12. Gosh, this is so rich & golden looking with the lush sunflowers. Loved that you combined a 'real' stamp with a digi one, and these blended together so beautifully. Love the colors you've selected in this palate, and what marvelous coloring you've done with the shading and highlights. Great card, Shona. TFS & Hugs

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  13. Thank you for the tutorial, beautiful flowers and great sparkle. So glad you joined us at Morgan's Artworld Open Challenge and best of luck with your entry. Love to see you join in each month.
    Arlene DT for
    http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

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  14. Beautiful Sunflowers Shona! Love your tutorial. Thank you for sharing with us over here at Morgan's Artworld Open Challenge and best of luck with your entry. Love to see you join in each month. Thank you.
    Gale DT for
    http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

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  15. This is gorgeous, I love the colours. Thank you for playing along with the Craft Stamper challenge xx

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  16. Beautiful card Shona, thanks for sharing with us here today at Morgan's Artworld Open Challenge and good luck with your entry. Wendy DT for
    http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

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  17. Great card, thank you for sharing with us at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
    Carla DT

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  18. This is gorgeous Shona! Thank you for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

    Gale DT for  http://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/

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Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me share in part of your day. I would love to hear what you think about my latest creation!