Jun 05 2007
Thinking of You…
I actually hadn’t planned on uploading a card today. I REALLY need to be cleaning my desk. Of course, if you’ve read this blog for any length of time, you know what happens when I go to clean my desk. 
I found this card, almost done and decided to finish it. I had started it for the Yo Yo Yellow challenge a couple weeks ago and discarded it as it just wasn’t working for me. Well, today I decided it was worth salvaging and while I’m not thrilled with it, it is a nice cheery card to send someone who isn’t well or is going through a hard time. I know that I said that my cards this week would use the Crop-a-dile but I’m making the exception today as this was a quick finish…perfect for a busy day. Perfect also for a cold, rainy day here! I need a little sunshine!
Sunny Flowers
The beautiful Penny Black image on this card was stamped onto SU watercolor paper with black Stazon ink. I then watercolored the image with Yo Yo Yellow, Old Olive, & Pink Passion and my aquapainter. The black embossed sentiment is from a Lizzie Anne Designs sentiment set. I love the script and it is so perfect for almost any occasion. Tied around the card design is some sheer organdy ribbon from May Arts. It is difficult to see in the photo, the little metal tag says “believe”. The edges of the watercolor paper were distressed purposely to add interest to the side of the large, simple panel. The last little touch I added, you can’t see it. 
I used my Sakura glitter pen to highlight hte flower centers and a few places on the leaves to add a little reflective “sunshine”.
Supply List:
Cardstock: Black, Old Olive, Yo Yo Yellow, Watercolor paper - Stampin Up
Stamps: Penny Black, Lizzie Anne Designs
Ink: Black Stazon & Versamark - Tsukineko, Yo Yo Yellow, Old Olive, Pink Passion - Stampin Up
Other: Edge Distresser - Heidi Swapp, Black Embossing Powder - Stampendous, green ribbon - May Arts, Aquapainter - Stampin Up, metal embellishment - Imaginisce
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Wow…I really like this card. That Penny Black flower is one I haven’t seen before…it is beautiful. I really like the dotted ribbon with the charm too.
Oh I think this is a wonderful card…bright and cheery!
Oh Julia, this card is so pretty! I am not a fan of Yo-Yo Yellow but man do you make it beautiful! I love that stamp too!
Oh, Julia, I think this is a gorgeous card, I’m so glad you came back to it and finished it. Sometimes a few days separation makes things look so much better! TFS!
Amy
This is really Beautiful! Everything about it..including the color is just Lovely!
Very pretty J! I love the colors and that stamp is very cool!
Worth salvaging indeed! I LIKE it when you clean your desk! *snort*
Linda
I think it’s a beautiful card!!! I was able to read the charm when I enlarged the image. Great save. TFS.
Love that penny black image, so glad to selvaged it! It is a beauty! I get into this kind of trouble to when cleaning, I think it’s my stall tactic!
Oh it’s really pretty, J! I love that PB stamp! hmmm methinks you like yo-yo LOL!
Gorgeous, J! Love those flowers!!
Goodness, Julia, this is so pretty! I love this stamp and your coloring! More beautiful use of Yo Yo Yellow–this is exactly perfect!
This is beautiful! Such a cheery card.
love the colors, i like yo yo yellow, very nice card
Beautiful as always. Love the bright cheery look.
Beautiful card! That Penny Black stamp is already on my wishlist, but seeing your card makes me think I can’t wait much longer for it! I really, truly love your artwork, Julia. TFS!
Such a pretty card! The the image and the colors in it. Please send some rain down to the south U.S.
Gorgeous Julia. I’m glad you cleaned your desk. Now do you want to do mine?
This is beautiful. I love this image and your coloring of the image is delightful. The whole thing works!