I couldn't resist adding another card to the Art Blooms Teapot Challenge this week. When I spied this cool stamp at Impression Obsessions and having read Paper Garden: Mrs Delany Begins Her Life's Work at 72 I just had to collect it and USE it!
My watercoloring skills are nothing to write home about, but I can only get better with doing more, right? I used Derwent Watercolor pencils to color the stack of books and the flowers on top. It needed something more though. I decided it would be a center from a Dogwood blossom. I also use a bit of vintage seam binding across the top.
...books, flowers, stamps, just a few of my favorite things. Thanks for stopping by.
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 GMT Views: 731
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Tue, Apr 28, 2020 @ 11:36 PM
I lovingly stroke my box of Derwent watercolour pencils every now and then....enough about me. Susan I love this Teaparty you are hosting for us and for introducing us to Mary Delany. Your card is beautiful - both in colouring and composition.
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Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40391
Wed, Apr 29, 2020 @ 1:33 AM
I do love this fabulous image - books and flowers - wonderfully coloured, Susan! Love the seam binding on this, too! This was such a fun challenge, so inspiring and thank you for introducing me to the fabulous Mary Delaney~
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Registered: March 30, 2008 Location: Somewhere between the Shire & Mordor! Posts: 4642
Wed, Apr 29, 2020 @ 10:52 AM
I'm with you, Susan!!! Books, flowers & stamps are just a few of my favorite things too! You did WONDERFULLY with your water coloring & I LOVE the touch of vintage ribbon, & your choice of blue card base! (Blue ALWAYS makes me think vintage!) ;) BIG INKY HUGS for coming over to visit!!! ;)<3
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50671
Wed, Apr 29, 2020 @ 3:42 PM
Are those all several stamps put together? You have 4 stamps listed....they all go together seamlessly. So pretty and the vintage seam binding is the perfect accent.
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Wed, Apr 29, 2020 @ 7:49 PM
I love how you added the centre from a flower to yours. Looks so good. I agree with Gracie, books and flowers. All that’s missing is choccie and wine lol. Awesome card Susan. TFS. Keep safe hugs
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Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28929
Fri, May 01, 2020 @ 6:43 AM
Beautiful!!! I love the flowers on the books, your coloring and the centers like they are.
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83680
Fri, May 01, 2020 @ 5:31 PM
Very cool, Susan. Love the ribbon and the texture. That image is awesome. What a great card for this challenge. Many hugz
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