Sunflower

Sometimes I sit down and create a card with one idea in mind and a specific place for posting, then all sorts of challenges fit the same idea. That happened with this card.

http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2021/09/stencils.html
https://aaacards.blogspot.com/2021/09/game-199-no-layers-optional-twist-hugs.html
https://heroarts.com/blogs/hero-arts-blog/stay-crafty-with-hero-challenge-27

Originally I started creating a card for the Use Your Stash challenge at Splitcoast Stampers that I participate in each month. This month’s theme is to create something that begins with S for September. I decided to use sunflowers. Then I added sunshine with the greeting and the stencil. It is one layer and is CAS, so it worked well with the AAA challenge. The stencil is perfect for the Sisterhood of Crafters challenge as well as the Hero Arts Stay Crafty challenge.

The stamp set used is Newtons Nook’s Sunflower Days. The stencil is from Fun Stampers Journey called Sunrays. I used Lawn Fawn Sunflower ink to blend over the stencil. I colored the sunflowers alcohol ink markers and masked before stenciling. I masked the greeting also.

It has been a long time since I have made a one-layer card and especially one that is Clean and Simple. It was fun to create.

18 thoughts on “Sunflower

  1. What a bright cheery card. I love the sunflowers with the sunrays behind them. How great that you could make it work for so many challenges. I love it when that happens!

  2. Definitely a beautiful, bright and cheery card. I love the sunflowers and the rays stencil. How awesome that so many challenges fit your card.

    1. Thanks! You are the person I check and find challenges. I watch Crafty Al and she is inspiring people to use online challenges to create and she used AAA. I remembered you created a one layer card so checked and went from your link. Thanks for sharing your many cards!

    1. Thanks! I like the sunflower and it is fun to color. With Gayle sharing challenge cards, it is so easy to look at her work and get inspired to create for challenges.

    1. Thank you! I was thrilled to find that stencil laying close by and realizing it would work great with the flower. Fun challenge. Thanks for creating them!

  3. Beautiful and happy sunshiny card. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards , hope to see you join in with future challenges too. Stay safe and keep crafting!

  4. Lisa, your card is a real beauty! I love the way you masked and stenciled the sun/rays into the background. Looks fabulous!

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