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.
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
ReplyDeleteGorgeous floral card, the gold really sets them off!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our challenge at The Four Seasons!
Diane FS Co-Owner
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the touches of gold in the background are beautiful with the gorgeous sunflowers.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Summery card and love the beautiful sunflowers.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
A fabulous summer card and thanks for sharing a photo of your snippets too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming to play in the Snippets Playground. See you up in the treehouse shortly. Xxx
This is a stunning card Brenda, those sunflowers are beautifully colored and like the touch of gold!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, great use of scraps. Anesha x
ReplyDeleteit's a very beautiful sunflower card Brenda........gr karin
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning wreath you have created using these individual sunflowers, fabulous card.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
What a lovely card. I especially like the gold circles. Thanks for explaining how you did them xx
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous sunflowers, love the gold circles, and you’ve reminded me of that technique with the mica powders…..gathering dust in my drawer! xx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful cad Brenda. A lovely design with the sentiment and sunflowers. Marlies
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Brenda, a lovely wreath featuring those glorious sunflowers- trying hard to resist the temptation of buying more stamps...but gradually weakening...!
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Hi Brenda, a gorgeous card full of summer, love it.
ReplyDeleteHate 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
You've made great use of those pretty sunflowers Brenda, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow such gorgeous sunflowers on your card so beautiful x
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous arrangement of the sunflowers with that beautiful touch of gold and the text makes for a wonderful card.
ReplyDeleteSuch 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!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant way to make the circles! Absolutely gorgeous card, Brenda!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt 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!
Beautiful creation Brenda and yes I like so many love the Sunflower such a bright sunshine flower
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lorraine x
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.
ReplyDeleteI'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
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. ❤️
ReplyDeleteLove this Brenda, absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
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.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to see you over at Try it on Tuesday sharing this beauty with us.
Avril xx
Beautiful design, love the soft detail in the background
ReplyDeleteThis is exquisite Brenda - what a beautiful creation!! Worth every moment you spent on it
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Maxine
Wow B! What a stunning sunflower card - gorgeous design! You deserve a medal for all the snipping out of those flower heads!
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Di xx
A gorgeous design you made with those beautiful sunflowers, a fabulous card Brenda. x
ReplyDeleteIts a beautful card Brenda, lovely sunflowers and I like how you made the gold circles too
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Try It On Tuesday