Toni's challenge for the WT today was to make a one-layer card. I know I cheated by mounting my panel on the card base. Many times cards are made and go into my stash to have on hand for various occasions. In this case, I knew my card had to feature this SU image and was made for special friends.
Yesterday I went with a couple who are dear friends, as well as well-versed naturalists, to one of St Louis' treasures...Shaw's Nature Reserve in Gray Summit. The wild flowers were blooming in profusion in the glades and woodlands. Acres and acres of cone flowers(Echinacea) in their magenta glory. It truly was a sight to behold. Besides these flowers, there were wild roses, white lobelia, evening primrose, larkspur, yellow daisy-like blooms, on and on. This card will be their thank you. The lady of the couple also hand makes papers, does paper marbling, and watercolors. We had talked about the Gelli Plate for monoprinting and I wanted that to be the base so she could see an example(albeit a simple one).
TFL
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Thu, Jun 13, 2013 @ 5:43 PM
I have no idea how you colored your flowers, but I am sitting her with my jaw on the floor....this is a masterpiece, my friend....be sure to take a bow....absolutely fabulous
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Fri, Jun 14, 2013 @ 6:23 AM
Sallie, this is absolutely stunning. The colors are wonderful and I love the effect the acrylic paints and water mister gave. Your bg is stunning, such a soft tranquil feel. Into my FAVES.
------------------------------ "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8
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Fri, Jun 14, 2013 @ 2:19 PM
Beyond words beautiful!!! Sallie, I agree with what everyone has stated already, this truly is a work of art! Your background is incredible with such lovely colors and awesome (and interesting!) mix of patterns! Your cornflowers are gorgeous!!! Prettiest one layer card I have seen in a while! (I don't think the card base should have to count either)
Beautiful card. I have this stamp but I have not been happy with my many attempts at using it. I have searched for examples and your card is absolutely the best.