I flipped her sketch, moved the circle sentiment down, and kept the sunflowers. I painted mine instead of stamping them, I changed the sentiment, and I left off the ribbon.
To paint this, I followed a tutorial:
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 GMT Views: 1393
Favorited:7
Registered: April 3, 2007 Location: In a state of oblivion.... Posts: 15894
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:13 PM
Wowza my friend. Simply stunning. If I were to Wish BIG, I'd wish that I could water-colour like this! Hugz to you!
------------------------------ HeatherYou cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." Ralph Waldo EmersonFounding Member of the Punchkateerz - "You don't have to be crazy to be one of us, but it sure helps." Featured Stamper #1003
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Teapot Tuesday TEAm
Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 119359
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 @ 4:05 AM
Your painted sunflowers glow with rich color and soft light, and the way you balanced the warm petals with the deep shadows in the vase creates a striking focal point that feels both bold and gentle while the two panel background adds subtle texture that supports the scene without pulling attention from your beautiful brushwork.
Registered: July 22, 2007 Location: Carshalton, Surrey. UK Posts: 81647
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 @ 4:08 AM
Congratulations your card is on the Weekly Favorites Please see post 10.
Share with us your favorites this week please. We would love to know what caught your eye in the gallery and it is good to share the love.
------------------------------ Janine (aka Jay_Bee) Find a few favourites and share some love - check out theFavorites ForumDirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: July 22, 2007 Location: Carshalton, Surrey. UK Posts: 81647
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 @ 5:52 AM
Congratulations your card is on the Weekly Favorites Please see post 11.
Share with us your favorites this week please. We would love to know what caught your eye in the gallery and it is good to share the love.
------------------------------ Janine (aka Jay_Bee) Find a few favourites and share some love - check out theFavorites ForumDirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 32424
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 @ 6:01 AM
Oh wow!! Denise your painting skills are really fantastic!!!
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6 To join BRAK Information: [email protected]If you are interested in sending out birthday greetings to people each month and wish to join this group(s); please use this link to contact Sue for information on how to join this group. Everyone loves a handcrafted card in their mailbox!
Registered: February 23, 2016 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 25360
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 @ 6:39 AM
You nailed this !!! The shadings and reflections on that blue vase are nothing short of amazing! The honey tones of the flowers and the border keep me looking for that tiny bee who is sure to want a bit of this nectar.
------------------------------ Linda aka Bubbles I'm not a Hoarder . . . I'm the Curator of an extensive collection of embellishments!! Proud Fan Club Member Featured Stamper Hostess
