Sep 25 2008
Charmed Wildflowers
Today I was supposed to have lunch with a dear friend in celebration of her birthday. My husband scheduled a home delivery without checking with me (does your hubby ever do that?) and I had to re-schedule the luncheon, I was not a happy camper! I had arranged for my sister-in-law to drive Daniel to school this morning so that I could make this card to give to Barbie at our luncheon. I visited Splitcoast to see what today’s challenge was and if it would work with my card. I was happy to see that all I needed to do was add the charm, and I would be able to squeeze it in.
I ordered the new gold and silver pens that Papertrey, Ink is carrying in their store and received them yesterday. I absolutely love them and highly recommend them, they are made by Sakura. The tips are fine point and are perfect for writing, the ink dries super fast as well. The butterfly charm was silver, I needed gold to match the embossing on the card. I decided to color it with the gold pen and it worked perfectly. I then sponged chocolate chip ink over the gold ink to antique it. Worked liked a charm . . . pardon the pun.
Stamps: Elegant Greetings
Paper: Handsome Hunter, Basic Black, Fabriano watercolor paper
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Tombow markers, watercolor brush, Ranger gold/gold tinsel EP, heating tool, butterfly punch, charm, gold cord, sheer black ribbon, dimensionals, Scor-It
Beautiful! As always, your watercoloring is magnificent!
This card is just amazing and your gold and chocolate chip charm is a real inspiration to spread our wings and fly (pun intended)! Coloring superb as always!
This is beautiful. I love the way you have embossed the outline. Gorgeous.
Heather
Stunning! I love the black- perfect backdrop!
This is very pretty.
What a beautiful flower cluster and such an elegant card! The wide border frames it all so perfectly. Love the charm and the punched butterflies. Thank you for sharing another of your gems! I so enjoy my visits here!
That is one beautiful card. Your watercoloring is breathtaking!
Absolutely gorgeous !
Jerri, this card is absolutely adorable. I love everything about it!
Joan
Everytime I see one of your cards they are just stunning. Your friend, I’m sure will cherish it forever.
Kit
just beautiful!! I love it
How do I get on your list to send a birthday card to? My birthday is Dec. 18
You make the most amazing cards I have ever seen. I only wish I could be half as good as you.
You’ve done it again Jerri! Absolutely beautiful.
Happy weekend everybody.
Marion, UK
I love the elegant black with hunter green…especially the ribbon/cord treatment. Gorgeous!!
Gorgeous!!
She’ll love this card when-e-ver you get a chance to give it to her. =) It’s gorgeous! The black ribbon just really sets it off and makes it completely elegant…TFS!!! =)
Your husband was a very bad boy! This is such a pretty card. Again, the watercolouring is awesome. I started a watercolour (with paints) class at the college last night and love it already.
Oh Jerri I just love this card. Wish I were able to design cards the way you do!! It is hard for me to even stamp some days as I really wish I had someone to do it with. I am not one to do things alone. I do belong to a stamping club that meets once per month and a scrapbooking club which also meets once per month but that is not enough for me. I am so addicted to stamping. Can you tell me where I can find the “The me and Carrie Lou” stamps? Do you always use gold embossing prior to watercoloring? My friend attended a watercoloring class yesterday in Zoar, Ohio and loved it. They used the Tombow markers and basicly followed the way you do your watercoloring. Darn it…wish someone around me would have a class like that. I sure would go. My friend LOVED it so much. God bless you Jerri and thanks for letting us all have our say on your blog.
Absolutly wonderfully beautiful…… Thanks
Beautiful! Such a nice job with the pens not to mention the watercoloring! Tell your husband that he was a VERY bad boy!!
A classic beauty! Love the charm and the drama of the black butterflies. And don’t you EVAH think of throwing out those watercolours LOL! This is so gorgeous and the design is fabulous!
Another gorgeous card Jerri!!! The sheer ribbon and charms are just wonderful
Exquisitely gorgeous! And great idea to gild and antique the charm. The total effect is awesome.
~*Gasp*~ Beautiful…as always. Love your antiqued charm!
What a gorgeous card!! I love how you made the charm work by colouring and antiquing it. Smart thinking.
I’ve enjoying visiting your blog since I discovered it. Thanks for your inspiration and sharing with us.
Now I need to go and try to subscribe again to get your updates. For some reason I’m not getting them.
Hi Jerri,
Did you ever get to go out for lunch with Barbie? I bet she will love the card. The black adds such gorgeous drama. Gorgeous friend!
Beautiful Jerri, love the butterfly charm!!
Delightful as always!
Jerri, this is over the top beautiful. THose little butterflies just make this card more complete! Your watercoloring is too much, gf!
Pinky
Absolutely gorgeous, Jerri…soooo delicate and elegant!!! I want to color just like you when I grow up!!! Oh, btw, I just tagged you, my friend….now ya gotta tell us 7 little known facts about yourself!! Go to my blog for the deets!!
You never disappoint, Jerri!! This is absolutely beautiful! Even your ribbon treatment is gorgeous. That bow is tied so perfectly and gracefully… it looks like a flower!
Such a beautiful card! I love the ribbon, charm and black butterflys! Great job!
Oh my gosh, how absolutely stunning is this!!! Those black accents just make is all pop and stand out so beautifully!!! What a GORGEOUS CREATION!!!! Love that charm as well — the pefect accent!!!
Just beautiful, great touch with the charm butterfly.
Wow. Your work is truly stunning, Jerri! You aren’t just a stamper…you are a TRUE artist! Gorgeous!
WHOA That is about the most beautiful card i think I have ever seen. Who would have thought to use black in that way….only someone who thinks outside the designers box! Congratulations! I believe you have taken the cake!! It is truly a masterpiece. Linda Crowder
Your card is just stunning and so very very elegant…The leafs are wonderful with the gold pen…just beautiful!!!