Friday, February 23, 2018

Milton

I recently learned of a new company called White Rose Crafts that sells stamps from Europe which are shipped from the United States and they had some really darling images. One set I particularly liked was a Wild Rose Studio stamp set called Milton. Milton is a darling bear image and on this particular set he is huge. I only make A2  (5 1/2" x 4 1/4") cards so a portion of the design had to be cut off. But even so this made into a beautiful card design. And I think that is the cutest bear image and gorgeous flowers he is holding. The set also includes more floral images and also sentiments.


I used my Misti to stamp this big image as I just knew with my arthritis in my hands I might not get it dark enough the first time. I was right as it took another stamping to get it the way I wanted.  I also did a water coloring of this design using Gina K. Designs inks and water mixed together. I took my little stamp cubes and swiped some of the color onto waxed paper, took a spritzer and added water and then picked up the color with my fine brush. This allowed for me to get a more softer look and I love it. 


I added this panel to a Gina K. Designs Dusty Rose card base. For the sentiment I used Versafine black ink and stamped it onto white card stock. I then used a Cheery Lynn Designs oval die and cut it out. I cut another oval out with Dusty Rose paper for a frame and then popped the sentiment up onto my card panel with some Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares.  And, that is the way I made this card.


I am entering this card into the following:
Mod Squad Blog Challenge-Animals
Double D's Blog Challenge-Woodland Creatures

Well, that will do me this week. I more then likely will take the weekend off from stamping and making cards unless the mood hits me again before Monday. Hahaa! One never knows! Regardless though I hope your weekend is a great one. Thanks for the visits and comments too.

God bless,
Verna

25 comments:

Liz said...

Beautiful card, Verna, such a pretty design. xx

Unknown said...

Absolutely adorable. I'm so glad you also found White Rose Crafts. Thank you so much for playing along at the Mod Squad Challenge.

Ellibelle said...

So very cute! Love the image and you colored it so beautifully!

KT Fit Kitty said...

What a cute card, Verna! I love it! Your watercolouring is beautiful!

Barbara said...

Very sweet and so adorable. Love the expression on that bear's face. Like he has a great surprise for you, and that you can't see the gorgeous bouquet of flowers behind him. (chuckle)
Thanks for sharing this with us at Double D Challenge.
Double D Challenges DT member Barbara

Judy Woodland said...

Oh my gosh, your coloring is amazing here Verna. And that little Milton is just the cutest! I love, love, love what you have done with him. I'm smiling right now!!!

I Brake For Stamps said...

Wow, this is amazing, Verna! Adorable!!

Darlene said...

Oh Verna this is just ADORABLE! Your coloring is FABULOUS and I just love this sweet image! GREAT JOB!!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Woodland Creatures’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DOUBLE D Challenge Blog
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please stop in for a visit!

Brenda in IN said...

Milton is adorable. You made the sweetest card with him. Enjoy your weekend.

Leslie Miller said...

Verna, I absolutely adore him! Gosh, he is a big stamp, plus more in the set... it has a lot to offer. I think Wild Rose Studio has some of the cutest stamps. I love large images for watercoloring and you did the most beautiful job of that. I'm simply in love with this! It's a real treat to see your card in our Double D Challenge!

Vicki Dutcher said...

This is so cute! Your coloring is fabulous~

Joyce Erb said...

He is really cute! Your card looks amazing.

Kathy Krug said...

This is so cute, Verna. I love little Milton. Thanks for sharing it with us at Double D Challenge Blog. We hope you will join us for future challenges.

Kathy
DD DT

aussie aNNie said...

Lovely card and such a gorgeous stamp. Colours are just lovely.x
[aNNie' blog]
 ❤️

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous,love the fab image.xxx

Carol L said...

He is just precious and oh so cute!!

MaryH said...

Great job on using the larger style stamp image to make this more American sized cards. I think most European card makers are making a 5x7 or larger cards (the ones I bought in Guernsey are quite big). I love the image and you selected some lovely colors to show off Milton. Love that cute little bear's expression, and super work on using the inks to paint with. TFS & Hugs

wannabcre8tive said...

Verna, your card is beautiful. Fab coloring.

Greta said...

Oh what an adorable image--can see why you had to have it! Darling card!

Dandi93 said...

Adorable Verna, love the fresh spring colors... I'm looking forward to spring

Karen Dunbrook said...

love this adorable little card...you create wonderful cards.
xx Karen

Vicki said...

Fabulous card, Verna! The coloring is amazing and I love your little bear among all of the lovely flowers. Thanks for joining the Double D, "Woodland Creatures" Challenge.

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

awwww........what a cutie pie!

Donna Phelan said...

Oh Milton is just the sweetest....just look at him! I am in loooooove! The flowers are beautiful, Verna, your water coloring is fantastic! This is a real beauty! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Double D Challenge Blog, Woodland Creatures, Donna, DT Member.

Lisa said...

My oh my this is adorable! Love the watercoloring and it was perfect with this image. Must check out this company... beautiful card!

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