Sunday, May 22, 2022

Bearded Iris

 For this card I used the Iris layering stamp from Altenews Build a Flower Bearded Iris stamp set. I messed up making it but with the help of some colored pencils I hope it isn’t too noticeable. This stamp set arrived shortly before I got so sick so one day I requested my daughter to bring the set to me just in case I felt strong enough to use it. I hope you like it. I also added a design using an Altenew Watercolour Stripes stencil and made it going two ways to create a plaid or gingham look. I thought that made a great background.


The sentiment is from Gina K. Designs. I colored some white card stock with a lavender ink pad and used that as a backing for the sentiment. Inside I added Happy Birthday. The inks I used were from Rubbernecker.

Thanks for the visit and I am so glad for your sweet comments. Have a great week. 

God bless, Verna 

11 comments:

Judy Inukai said...

I love irises and your coloring is wonderful. Love how you did the sentiment.

Judy Woodland said...

So pretty, Verna. You blow me away with what you can do with very little. I bet the people there where you are are blown away too. Thanks for sharing your talent, and I hope you are finding some joy in it.

Lisa K said...

Your iris is lovely! I see the background and it fits so well.

TK said...

Gorgeous, Verna! Love the iris, we have some similar that are starting to bloom now, and the purple plaid behind is a perfect backdrop for the flower. So glad you're feeling up to creating and blessing us with your makes!

Lisa Babitz said...

Your iris looks great, and I love the subtle background you stenciled. So pretty!

Brenda in IN said...

Wow, that soft plaid is just perfect for the background of the Iris. What a stunning card this is. If you "messed up" I sure can't tell.

Kathy Krug said...

I love how you have used the stenciled background, and the iris is gorgeous. I know being creative must lift your spirits a great deal. Every time I see one of your posts I take a few minutes to pray for you. I am sure your courage and strength is a wonderful testimony to all those who spend time with you.

Dawn S. said...

Irises are one of my favourite flowers! You did a beautiful job on this one. The colouring is so pretty!

kiwimeskreations said...

Love your subtle background to this majestic Iris Verna - a stunning card
Blessings
Maxine

Carol L said...

This iris is just gorgeous and I love the vivid color with the sentiment going across the front! Beautiful soft background stenciling too! Gorgeous card!

Kim S said...

I'm glad she brought you the stamp set - you've created a gorgeous flower!

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