Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Blue Poppies


Still playing with this beautiful Poppy Background stamp. Again, it is clear stamped and white embossed over a polished stone background that was made with blues and purples. Then I went back in with markers to color the stems, pods, and add some more shading to the flowers. I was astounded to find out that there actually are blue poppies! They come from the Himalayas.

Supplies: CG140 Poppy Background, AR137 Script Messages, Martha Stewart doily punch, pearls, BoBunny pale blue dotted cardstock, white cardstock, VersaMark and Versafine Onyx Black ink, white embossing powder, green and periwinkle markers

24 comments:

Jacqueline said...

Wow Lin, this just popped up on my sidebar - this is beautiful - love this stamp with the blue shades, just gorgeous!

Virginia L. said...

You've got all the blue just right!!! SO beautiful!! Now I want to get that stamp....

Pajalu said...

Lin you have really made this stamp your own :D. I love seeing what you can create with it xoxoxoxoxoxo

CinnamonSally said...

Wow Lin beautiful card, love what you have done here.

donna mikasa said...

Oops..forgot to space out my visit.....woozy....LOL!
You simply must do a tutorial on this technique, Lin! I can't get my stamp to stamp smoothly--there's always blotches! It must be me....
Can't wait to see what you do with the new stamps coming out!

DustyPenny (Joy Ott) said...

Very pretty, Lin!

Nancy said...

This is so beautiful, Lin! I love this card. I have seen so many inspirations with this stamp, I so need it now!

Tiffany Ervin said...

This just radiates pure elegance Lin, so extraordinary!! Wow, you amaze me all the time!

Nancy said...

Just way too much gorgeous-ness in this card, Lin!! Those poppies are too beautiful for words.
Thanks for entering my blog candy drawing, good luck!

Jill said...

Lin! This is just too pretty! It's pure perfection--color, design, balance... You are such a fantastic stamper-- I admire your skills!

Libby Hickson said...

LOVE this in blue, how gorgeous!!

Denise said...

Beautiful!! Love the pearl centers.
ALoha & Hugs,
Denise

Dawn T said...

Lin - this is just jaw dropping gorgeous. that background is awesome and shows off the blue so perfectly.

Alice said...

wow! stunning card, Lin! I am in love! these blue poppies are gorgeous!!

Suzanne C said...

LOVELY! I love how this turned out! So inspirational. Love your new header too. Loved perusing through your collection of goodies. :) Like visiting your house!

Arlene said...

Just beautiful. The colors of the flowers are marvelous.

Kath Stewart said...

such a beautiful card Lin...love the blue poppies and your pearl centres...hugs kath xxxx

Sanne said...

so beautiful Lin - just made two cards myself using this wonderful stamp. Like your new blog header, too :0)

Krissy said...

Love this card - I think I need this stamp! Add it to my ever-growing list!

Love the new header, too! You have a great eye for arranging your "stuff" to make the perfect setting. I may have to try my hand at it for my blog, but I'm sure it won't look as great as yours!

-Krissy
www.paperinkspirations.blogspot.com

Jane said...

Just BEAUTIFUL!

Tomo H. said...

Breathtaking... Such a beautiful card with great skills! WOW! Lin, you are amazing!!! ;)

Deirdre said...

Stunning card Lin, I love it.

Kelly Booth said...

Your making me really want this stamp!!! Love this!!!

Barbara said...

The soft colours on this card are incredible!!! I love this Lin!
:-) Barbara