Tuesday 17 May 2016

Some old tulips

I enjoyed making the background to my Naughty or Nice DT card and thought I'd have another go :)
I've used this ooooooold tulip stamp from Penny Black dated 1999 ... I wonder how many stamps have that staying power eh?!!
Coloured with watercolour pencils.  Clear gloss added to the tulips and glitter added to the pink ones.  Hand doodled border.

16 comments:

Cheryl W. said...

Fab card! Your tulips are so pretty - especially with the gloss and sparkle - and I always love your doodled frames. I wonder if any of my second-hand stamps that I've purchased from the thrift store are as old as your tulip stamp. Classy stamps never go out of style!

Debbie Mageed said...

Gorgeous card! I love this beautiful stamp and you colored it perfectly! The added detail makes me want to touch it. Thank you for playing with us at Retro Rubber and hope you will join us again soon! (Hugs to Ruby!)

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Hello Lynne:Your card is just so beautiful, you matched the inspiration photo perfectly, love the glossy look on this tulips and the fabulous water color wash in the background.
I love this image, it's no surprise to me that you are still holding on to it, never let it go!!! Some stamp sets have that quality that perseveres through the years.
Thank you for playing along with us at Retro Rubber, this challenge blog is the perfect place to give all of those older stamps you have some well deserved love.
We hope to see you again in the gallery!!
Hugs,
Maria Rodriguez.

Dotty Jo said...

Another beautiful card! I love your watercoloured backgrounds... May try this myself at the weekend, Jo x

Cara said...

Beautiful card, love the colouring. This stamp was just perfect to play along at Retro Rubber. Cara x

Birgit said...

This is such a pretty card-love the subtle blue in the background-just shows a beautiful spring day with these tulips

Claire Grantham said...

Oh my, it's as if that stamp was made for the challenge! I love your card, I love watercolour backgrounds, they really add something to a card. Thanks for playing with us at Retro Rubber. Claire DT

Diane Louise J said...

Thanks for joining our challenge with your lovely card… Good luck in the draw and hope you will join us for our next challenge… [Diane-Louise DT for Classic Design Team Challenge]

creative lady said...

Gorgeous card Lynne!!! Great take on the inspiration picture. I love the colors of your tulips and you colored your image just perfect. Thanks for joining us at Retro Rubber challenge.

coldwaters2 said...

This is absolutely gorgeous Lynne how wonderful that you have brought back such an oldie they don't age like us though do they, lol, great colours and card design
hugs
Lorraine x

Unknown said...

I adore this card. Your coloring is perfect and much impressed with the hand doodled border... such a sweet detail. Love the new blog and Ruby is a sweetie! Thanks for including Retro Rubber in your stamping fun this week!!

Annettes Hobby Rosettes said...

Just so beautiful. Love the colours and you have coloured your flower pot image beautifully.

Thank you for sharing with us over here at Classic Design Team Open Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
[Annette Registered Owner/Admin for Classic Design Team Challenge]

Christine Traversa said...

So lovely, love the floral image and background. Thanks so much for doing the challenge.

Jan Clothier said...

I adore your hand doodled border! The colouring is great and the gloss a great touch but my favourite thing is your fabulous blue background. What a fantastic card!

Jane Knudsen said...

Hi Lynne! This card is spectacular! Your coloring is excellent and that doodled border is fantastic! I need to do that! This whole card is quite striking! Thank you for playing along with Retro Rubber! Congrats on being voted the favorite at our challenge!

pinky said...

This is so lovely and perfectly coloured! Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations.
Pinky