Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Muse 159 Poppy

 Muse # 159 is provided by Jenni Murray, a beautiful poppy card.

http://musecardclub.blogspot.com/2016/03/muse-challenge-159.html
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I love the bit of dark border around her image, and I have an old poppy stamp that I haven't used in quite a while. This time I tried something completely different for me with the stamp.  First the stamp is Delicate Blossom by Hero Arts. It has two poppy bunches, and their petals are lined.  I wanted to try this as a no line coloring experiment.  I learned two things for my style.  1) Each section or petal had to be colored separately, or I would lose the line shape of the petal.  2. It wasn't a fluke the first time I colored it, the second one turned out just as nice. YEA!


Thanks so much for stopping by!

23 comments:

Happy Dance said...

Gorgeous take on Jenni's card! Your poppies are fantastic, and you've colored them phenomenally. This is one beautiful card! Love it. Bev

Lin said...

Gorgeous shading, Cat! You've really made that stamp shine!

Becca Cruger said...

Oh this is gorgeously done! Love that burst of deep red!!

Jenni's Jems said...

This is just beautiful Cat love the technique you have used must give it a go!and thanks for playing this week x

Jenni's Jems said...

This is just beautiful Cat love the technique you have used must give it a go!and thanks for playing this week x

Unknown said...

Gorgeous coloring, I love the depth you added to the petals!

Barb Ghig said...

Oh my gosh Cat...you have totally nailed the no line coloring technique, my friend! The richness of the colors and shading is just beautiful! I've tried this technique many times and failed, but you really nailed it!!!

TK said...

Beautiful!

Gabby said...

Saw your card in the MUSE gallery! FABULOUS coloring! Just beautiful. :)

Martha said...

WOW...WOW, Cat, this is simply gorgeous!
Fabulous coloring!

Sally said...

Beautiful, rich, detailed coloring, Cat! Such an elegant and classic design!

Ardyth said...

Wow, wow, wow! This is stunning! So glad you joined us at Muse this week, Cat!

Greta said...

One of the best no line coloring I've seen, Cat--gorgeous work!

Lucille K said...

Wow, Cat - your no-line coloring turned out wonderful. Such a pretty card :)

LauraJane:) said...

You TOTALLY have this no-line coloring down:)) Gorgeousness!

Linda said...

This is colored so beautifully. Gorgeous card.

Barb Ghig said...

CONGRATS on being 'Featured' at Muse, Cat! You are so deserving with this gorgeous card!

Jeanne H said...

Congrats on the MUSE win! Really beautiful coloring on your card.

Karren said...

Wow, this is gorgeous! Congrats on your Muse win - so well deserved!

Greta said...

Hurray!! Another win at Muse--well-done, Cat!

Arlene said...

The coloring is amazing.

Darnell said...

This is drop-dead gorgeous, Cat!! Congratulations on the well-deserved Top Three at MUSE!! Enjoy your day! Hugs, Darnell

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

A dream of a card!!! Congrats on being the Muse queen! Well deserved!