May 24, 2008

Umbrellas


I needed a card for a neighbor who needs encouragement and was inspired to make this card by the challenge at Layers of Color. The theme was "umbrellas." I immediately thought of this very old stamp I have by All Night Media. I don't use it often, but I really love it. I followed Laura's instructions on the challenge blog on how to make an umbrella. I used a Studio G stamp to create the stripes on mine. The rest of the image was colored in using watercolor pencils and blender pen.

11 comments:

Laura Kirste Campbell said...

Louise, what an marvelous card! It's so full of Spring freshness! It reminds me of our local farmer's market filled with flowers. A very lovely encouragement, indeed!

Anonymous said...

This is stunning. Love these beautifully done colors!

Anonymous said...

its gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card!! And I'm really liking your banners!

Unknown said...

I love flowers in a wheelbarrow! And love some of those older stamps with the profusion of flowers. My first thought was vintage Penny Black. Beautiful job, Louise.

Dawn said...

I love this. And your header is fantabulous!!!

Jacqueline said...

Love your background papers here!

Moni said...

Oh, wie schöööööön.

nancy said...

beautiful card!
Nancy

Anonymous said...

what a great card!

Rika said...

Really pretty!