Thursday, 10 July 2025

Sunflower snippets


Hello all, a quick post with a card for the current Snippets Playground challenge.

Like lots of us I love Sunflowers so was more than a little excited when the new Lavinia Twilight Tea collection landed here a week or two ago and I've had fun creating with them. Above using the set of three Sunflowers and a set of the leaves. Lots of cutting out which was a bit time consuming but I was happy how it turned out. The gold circles made but drawing round two different size dies using a glue pen and brushing Cadence Gilding Tilsen. Some soft stencilling in the background, words down the leading edge stamped with Versamak and brushed over with two colours of mica powder, finally a sticker sentiment.

I would also like to link up to Try it on Tuesday whose theme is Summer Blooms, Beautiful Blossoms following the A/G route and Four Seasons challenge where it's all about Summer and finally Ellie's new Garden Party.


I even remembered a photo of my snippets which were used to stamp the Sunflowers.

33 comments:

Aquarius said...

These are beautiful sunflower stamps and having cut them out this card is good for the Snippets challenge. Love your general layout with the text and golden circles

Diane said...

Gorgeous floral card, the gold really sets them off!
Thank you for joining our challenge at The Four Seasons!
Diane FS Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Four Seasons}

meg said...

the touches of gold in the background are beautiful with the gorgeous sunflowers.

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous Summery card and love the beautiful sunflowers.
Carol x

Sarn said...

A fabulous summer card and thanks for sharing a photo of your snippets too.

Thanks for coming to play in the Snippets Playground. See you up in the treehouse shortly. Xxx

Donna said...

This is a stunning card Brenda, those sunflowers are beautifully colored and like the touch of gold!

Crafting Queen said...

Fantastic card, great use of scraps. Anesha x

KarinsArtScrap said...

it's a very beautiful sunflower card Brenda........gr karin

Rainey's Craft Room said...

What a stunning wreath you have created using these individual sunflowers, fabulous card.
Lorraine

HilaryJane said...

What a lovely card. I especially like the gold circles. Thanks for explaining how you did them xx

Dora said...

Beautiful

LesleyG said...

Gorgeous sunflowers, love the gold circles, and you’ve reminded me of that technique with the mica powders…..gathering dust in my drawer! xx

Marlies said...

A beautiful cad Brenda. A lovely design with the sentiment and sunflowers. Marlies

Chris said...

This is gorgeous Brenda, a lovely wreath featuring those glorious sunflowers- trying hard to resist the temptation of buying more stamps...but gradually weakening...!
xx

Janette said...

Hi Brenda, a gorgeous card full of summer, love it.
Hate to put this on here, but you mentioned sending me a email, sorry I haven't received one, I wonder if you used gmail or the aol account...I have tried to find yours but its no use I am slightly useless with tech stuff. xx

pinky said...

You've made great use of those pretty sunflowers Brenda, so pretty!

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

This is so pretty!

Sandra H said...

Wow such gorgeous sunflowers on your card so beautiful x

Lisa said...

This sunflower creation is positively radiant—each bloom seems to dance with golden light. The layered elements and meticulous cutting bring such depth and movement to the design. I'm especially smitten with how the gilded circles echo sunshine and add a magical glint. The mica-stamped border feels like a delicate whisper along the edge, balancing warmth and elegance beautifully. What a joyful celebration of summer.

Linby said...

A gorgeous arrangement of the sunflowers with that beautiful touch of gold and the text makes for a wonderful card.

Ellibelle said...

Such a beauty you created Brenda, the sunflowers are gorgeous and you did so well cutting them all out and arranging them for this beautiful card. And a great use of snippets too! Thanks for sharing at the Four Seasons challenge and so nice to see you at the Garden party too!

Greta said...

Brilliant way to make the circles! Absolutely gorgeous card, Brenda!

Gerrina said...

It is beautiful!
It takes a while for they are in the shops here, but I got them in the mail yesterday! Hope to find some time on Sunday to get them inked! Enjoy the weekend!

coldwaters2 said...

Beautiful creation Brenda and yes I like so many love the Sunflower such a bright sunshine flower
hugs
lorraine x

Donna Ellis said...

Brenda, thanks so much for stopping by my blog! It really lifted my spirits. In fact, I was just mentioning you to another friend who recently was undergoing another health scare. I talked about you and Verna Angerhoffer - what great positive role models you are - and how much your love for life instills within you a love to do as much for others (and yourself) as is possible. So you just never know where the "ripples of your essence" can flow to help inspire others.

I'm in love with your sunflower card! Thanks for the design tip regarding those circles! FANTASTIC idea, and looks really great! I'm going to use my dies in similar fashion soon. There is nothing like the softness of mica powders and versamark. I'd forgotten to use my powders and chalks for backgrounds. Thanks for the reminder and motivation to get out those old supplies and enjoy them once again! hugs, de

Angelique Vuur said...

This is absolutely beautiful! I really like this design. Thanks so much for playing along with us at the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge! I really hope to see another project from you next time. ❤️

Liz said...

Love this Brenda, absolutely stunning.
Liz xx

Mrs.B said...

I really love how you've arranged the varying sizes of the sunflowers with the gold circles, time taking, but well worth the effort for this beautiful card.
It's lovely to see you over at Try it on Tuesday sharing this beauty with us.
Avril xx

EmmaT said...

Beautiful design, love the soft detail in the background

kiwimeskreations said...

This is exquisite Brenda - what a beautiful creation!! Worth every moment you spent on it
Blessings
Maxine

Di said...

Wow B! What a stunning sunflower card - gorgeous design! You deserve a medal for all the snipping out of those flower heads!
Hugs
Di xx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

A gorgeous design you made with those beautiful sunflowers, a fabulous card Brenda. x

Joan said...

Its a beautful card Brenda, lovely sunflowers and I like how you made the gold circles too
Thanks for joining us at Try It On Tuesday