Sunday, September 4, 2016

Sunflower Hugs



Sunflowers rank near the top of my favorite flower list! They're not only a vibrant pop of color, but their seeds are tasty as well! I'm playing along with two challenges that took the summer off, but are now back in business once again.  The Challenge #76 gives us a simple sketch that has boundless possibilities and Inspired By...All The Little Things #22 has this incredible inspiration photo with sunflowers!  I knew I wanted to watercolor with the vibrant Peacock Blue shade from Mijello's Mission Gold palette.  The image is an oldie but goodie from Rubber
Stampede called Sunflower II.  I colored with Copics then fussy cut and popped with foam tape over the polka dotted border cut with Lil' Inker Designs' stitched border die.  The sentiment is from MFT's Label Maker Sentiments set.  Some dew drop embellishments were added using SU's fine-tip blue pen.  This is my favorite to use with sequins, dew drops, etc.

After a jam-packed day yesterday with cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery-shopping, etc. for company coming for supper, it feels really good to relax in my girl cave and stamp this afternoon.  Hope you are having a wonderful and restful Sunday!

11 comments:

Lesley said...

Wow, Wanda! You packed a punch with this card! Love that gorgeous watercoloured background and the stripe of dots is perfect! Thank you for playing with Inspired By & The Challenge!

Gaylynn said...

Stunning colors and flower. :)

Kristie W. said...

Beautiful card, Wanda! I love your gorgeous sunflower and watercolored background!

Marg said...

Love your colors and the way you have used the layout, stunning

KimCreate said...

Beautiful card! You combined the challenges nicely. Love your background. Thanks for joining Inspired by all the little things ! Kim

Lee Ann Barrett said...

Wowzers! This is stunning, Wanda! That blue background takes your card to a whole new level. Thanks so much for joining us at The Challenge.

Notes by Nina said...

Stunning card Wanda, I love the bold background with the droplets and beautiful flowers.Thank you for joining us for The Challenge.

Leigh Penner said...

This is beautiful! I love your wonderful take on the inspiration photo!

Nance said...

So beautiful, bright and cheerful! Thanks for playing The Challenge!

LauraJane:) said...

How perfectly FESTIVE with that Black and white polka-dot panel!! Thanks for playing at Inspired by All the Little Things Challenge!

JoAnn said...

Very pretty. Love the sunflowers and the blue background.