Magnolia Rhapsody
Posted: February 20, 2017 Filed under: magnolia rhapsody | Tags: Nuvo crystal drops, Penny Black stamps, Tsukineko Memento inks 25 Comments
Penny Black has added more lovely brushstroke stamps to their collection including this beauty, Magnolia Rhapsody. I have several techniques I use with my brushstroke stamps; for this card I used memento markers, blending colour both on the stamp and on the paper. Using a stamp positioner I started by stamping the whole image in angel pink memento ink; this gave me a reference image which helped me apply the darker inks in the right places on the stamp. Next I inked all the petals with an angel pink marker then added lilac posies ink to the flower centres and petal tips. I spritzed lightly before stamping so the colour would mix a little then blended further on the paper with a damp brush. After finishing the petals I inked and stamped the leaves, then the branch and twigs.
To give a bit of a bokeh look to the scene I stamped again around the main image without applying more ink. The result was pale pink and green petals and leaves in the background. I tried out the morning dew Nuvo crystal drops on petals and leaves; you might be able to see my little dew drops in the photo below. I added a thin strip of cardstock to the bottom of the card base and balanced it with bit of sponged green at the top.
Thanks for dropping in today.
Supplies
Stamps: magnolia rhapsody, stitched flowers (PB)
Ink: angel pink, lilac posies, pistachio, olive grove, espresso truffle, tuxedo black memento markers & versafine onyx black ink (Tsukineko)
Also: Nuvo ‘morning dew’ crystal drops
Paper: hotpressed 100% cotton watercolour paper, olive textured cardstock
Heather Telford 
I love this card, have been following your blog for a while and enjoy all your cards. Hugs from France, Joanne
Heather, I think this is one of the prettiest cards I have ever seen! Obviously, my heart is captured…sigh…thanks for the beautiful ‘moment’! YOU are wonderful! 🙂
Thank you, Clelie, I was pretty happy with the way this one turned out and adding the crystal drops just makes it even more convincing in real life!
Such a beautiful card – love the colours. You are one talented lady
Thank you Janine, and thanks for taking the time to leave me messages; I appreciate it.
This is beautiful, Heather! Thanks for the tips!
This is so pretty, reminds me of 30’s wallpaper. Liking the grey/black branches. Thanks, too, for the bokeh look hint. I was wondering how you got that delicate bit of coloring throughout the background. Just love it! Always inspiring.
Absolutely beautiful – thank you so much!!
Beautiful card Heather. Love it!
GORGEOUS! Thanks for the details, Like Liz in NH, I also wondered about the background pinks.
Oh my that is just stunning, beautiful work!
Breathtakingly beautiful!
Heather, everytime I see one of your stunning creations, I think they couldn’t possibly get any more spectacular …..then along comes another one. Ahhhhhh big happy sigh, I could look at this all day long.
Oh, thanks Susie, but don’t look at it all day long, get back to your craft desk and make some more of your beautiful whimsical designs!
Heather, I have been following your blog for six months now and every one of your cards is a joy to behold and a masterpiece but this one is just so beautiful, it is absolute perfection. Thanks for the pleasure you give. Karen.
Thank you Karen for your kind words; I am so glad you are enjoying my projects.
Such a soft and lovely card. Love the green accents.
Thank you Betsy, it’s funny how often I reach for olive green when doing foliage. I know all leaves are not olive green but it seems to be my go-to green.
Such a beautiful use of that stamp.
This new PB Magnolia stamp is gorgeous Heather and you have made a spectacular card with it, I just love everything about it.
This is absolutely beautiful. So very pretty. I definitely need to get this stamp.
I’m just blown away again! Please make some videos !
Such a beautiful soft look to this!
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Beautiful image, beautifully colored. Thank you for sharing it.