Friday, March 27, 2015

It started out NBUS

I'd been saving the Artful Flowers stamp set from SSS to make a card for Darnell's 4th NBUS Challenge.  It's not that I don't have other NBUS stamps/dies to use but I wanted to use this one.  Then came the sketch for the Freshly Made challenge and it worked perfectly with the watercolor flowers I had painted.

I used Inktense pencils to color the flowers and background. The sentiment from Hero Arts is stamped in black and clear embossed on vellum.  The card looks softer and prettier IRL.

I think the pencils qualify my card for the challenge at Addicted to Stamps and More - Make Your Mark.  I'm also sending it to the SSS Wednesday Challenge where Anything Goes.

Thanks for stopping by.  Your visits and comments are truly appreciated.












17 comments:

Jacee said...

Very pretty Bobby
hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Happy Dance said...

Oh I sooooo know what you mean Bobby! I saved my flower stamp from SC to use at Miss D.'s NBUS, lol! This is gorgeous! Your painting is lovely, and these flowers have such a delicate look. Really pretty. Way to combine the challenges. Bev

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this is so pretty!

Jacquie Southas said...

Gorgeous flower image, beautifully colored!

Shelly said...

Oh, so pretty! Love the flowers!

*Vicki* said...

Such a beautiful coloring of the flowers!! Great design! :) Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Addicted to Stamps & More! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*-DT member

Sarah G said...

Love the beautiful way you have coloured these flowers, Bobby! Just when I thought I didn't need any more flower stamps, your fabulous card comes along :) Wishing you a great weekend.

Karen Hasheck said...

​I saw ​your card linked at the NBUS challenge and just had to come see it in more detail. Awesome card! I am now your newest follower and would be honored if you visited my blog and became a follower too. http://karenskreativekards.blogspot.com/

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Bobby, this is a real beauty! Love those watercolored flowers.

JD/ Jill said...

Beautiful card...nicely colored!

Loll said...

Your watercoloured blooms are gorgeous, Bobby!! xx

Neets B said...

Such soft colouring, looks beautiful. I have so much NBUS, need to start using it and stop stroking it all! Thanks for sharing at ATSM this week, Anita x

Anita in France said...

These delicate flowers just cry out to be watercoloured, Bobby ... and you did ... so beautifully! They're gorgeous! Anita :)

Darnell said...

Your artistic talent shines more and more with each colored card you do, Bobby, whether it is by pencil or paint! This really deserves a frame, it's too pretty for a drawer!! Thank you so much for saving it to play especially in my NBUS Challenge #4!! Mwah! Hugs, Darnell

Julie B said...

Such pretty flowers Bobby, love your choice of colours.
Thanks for making your mark at ATSM this week. :)

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous, beautiful card, love those flowers.
Thank you for joining us at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
Luv
Debby

cm said...

Bobby, you're working magic with your pencils! Your flowers are absolutely gorgeous!
Hugs~c