Hi All!
I am still in mourning over my favorite SU stamp sets going into retirement. Read on for more information about the retiring accessories below!
I pulled out my Fifth Avenue Floral set and was going through splitcoaststampers for some inspiration. There were a few people who took the lily and made a stargazer out of it! I thought, wow, how cool is that?? And since it’s my favorite flower, I was really wondering why the heck it never occurred to me before, lol!! Anyway, I followed a card to Loll’s blog. She has some beautiful cards, and this card really struck my eye. So pretty!
So I’m sure you’re looking at these flowers and thinking that it must be hard to do. Seriously… it’s NOT. I go through just a few simple steps in the video.
I tried creating the lily with Copics and then again with colored pencils. I tried it with a white embossed outline and then with black and brown outlines. When I had all the various options created, I laid them out in front of my kids and asked them to pick their favorite. They picked Copics with brown outline, so that’s what I went with. I used a Stampin’ Up! Rose Red marker to make the dots and also to create more dimension with a crease in the middle of the flower.
The stems were created with Certainly Celery cardstock and Copic markers. It’s kind of weird how the Copic markers absorb into the colored cardstock. They actually blend really nicely, but you have to wait a few minutes. If you’re impatient, you’ll over-do it and it will all come out one color.
Okay, so the list of retiring accessories came out this morning (ribbon, punches, dies, inks, etc.). I was eating breakfast as I was reviewing the list and I just kept eating faster and faster!! The list is hugely long. A couple of notes about this list:
- Several of the retiring accessories are already on sale! Yeah for that!!
- While the retiring stamp set are all available until 5/31, the retiring accessories are only available while supplies last.
- All the ink pads are on the list because they are changing the format of the ink pad. So, no worries about the colors changing – just moving to a better ink pad.
- All the markers are on the list. I’ve been told that they will still have the most popular markers available for sale individually, but the rest will only be sold in multi-color packs. The most popular ones are: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery , Old Olive, Early Espresso, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, and Crumb Cake.
- Textured cardstock is being totally discontinued.
- A few other things that caught my eye: butterfly punch, heart to heart punch, and the mat pack.
Anyway, email me with questions about this list. You can CLICK HERE TO SHOP.
And now back to the video – enjoy!!
Supplies:
Stamps:
- Stampin’ Up! Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp Set
- Stampin’ Up! En Francais Background Stamp
- Stampin’ Up! Thank You Kindly Stamp Set
Paper:
Inks:
- Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Broken China
- Memento Rich Cocoa Ink
- Stampin Up! Rose Red Marker
- Stampin Up! Chocolate Chip Marker
- Copic Sketch Markers: R29, RV13, YG17, YG21, 0
Embellishments:
Tools/Punches/Dies:
Other:
Thanks for visiting my video blog! I post a new video every Wednesday and sometimes an extra when I have time.
Hello, Darlene: As always, all your cards are amazing and this one is no exception. I feel so fortunate to have found you and your wonderful videos, I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you and God Bless your talent and creativity always.
Maria.
Girl you are amazing talented! I think this is amazing! Love the stems . I have to try this!
Darlene, Love today’s beautiful card and your video. You are a GREAT teacher. Thank you for sharing with us all. It is greatly appreciated!
Another gorgeous card! I love the way you explain things so clearly in your videos. I can’t wait to try this.
This card is absolutely fantastic…. it actually looks like a real flower. Keep up the great work!
Awesome card, your colors are so vibrant and they look just like a Stargazer. Love they way you did the frame with the edging.
GORGEOUS….GORGEOUS….GORGEOUS. You’ve got the best color and eye I’ve ever seen and you make it seem so easy. Beautiful card.
Absolutely gorgeous!!!! I wish I was as good as you are with the Copics!
What is there to say I just love all your work!!! You make it seem so easy lol.And love the way you made the frame will have to try this!
What a beautiful card, Darlene. I’m going to try duplicating it. You are an inspiration. Thank you.
Darlene, this card is so stunning! I feel as if I could pick each lily. I loved watching the video. You made this technique seem so very easy. Thanks for the inspiration. I am so very glad I discovered your blog!
Beautiful card! Thanks so much for sharing your talent!!
This was simply beautiful and looked so real. Thank you so much for sharing how to do it!
Love It Love It Love It! Stargazers are my favorite flower of all time. I’m going to have to give this a try! You are sooo talented! Thanks for sharing. Ciao db:)
Hello, Darlene: Awesome card, all your cards are amazing and this one is no exception, and I must say I like yours more than Ms.Loll’s. I feel so blessed to have found you and your wonderful videos, I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing your talent and creativity so freely, as always Hugs to you and yours!
Great card and some more great tips on how to color in – especially that last bit of rose red to get that extra dimension in the flower – it made such a difference. Now I’m going to go and have a look at your favorites list (another fabulous idea) – interested to see what it is that you have on it!!.
Thanks once again for a great video.
Every week, you just outdo yourself! I love that you took a flower stamp and completely changed the look of it! This card is WOW on so many levels! So so impressed:)
What a stunning card Darlene! I am in awe of your endless creativity. Keep up the great work.
Another gorgeous card Darlene! I love all the different elements you have used in this card. The background with distressed ink and then overstamped. The frame in the stark white which looks fantastic and helps to make those flowers just pop off the page. The Copic colouring with all your tips about blending and using the colourless blender. Thanks again for a wonderful post and video.
I don’t know how you do it week after week, but you just keep coming up with more and more beautiful cards, excellent tips and techniques, and phenomenal video resources! Thanks for sharing your gifts! (and, based on that cute frog sculpture I saw the other week, I believe you have passed it on to your daughter!!)
Oh wow! It says it all. You are very talented, keep them coming!
Must get that set before it is retired
Wow, wow and more wow Darlene. Your card is simply gorgeous. Lillies are my favourite flowers and you have made these come alive! Awesome…you do make everything look so easy!
Thanks once again for a gorgeous card. You make it look so easy and the result is fabulous. I look forward to Wednesdays each week just to see your creations.
What a lovely card and great idea on creating a little bouquet of flowers. Thanks Darlene!
I wish every day was Wednesday!
Wow! I love this card and in the vid you make it look so easy. I love your style and I always look forward to seeing what you’ve come up with next. I think SU lost a great demonstrater when they lost you. Go0d for us tho that you are still making blog post and videos. Keep up the good work girl, you’re doing great! hugs , amy k
GORGEOUS! One of the best ways I’ve seen these flowers done, and love your color choices.
Talented, talented you are! Gorgeous flowers! Seriously, jaw dropping! You make coloring look SSSOOO easy in the videos! Thanks for the inspiration!
I love stargazer lillies & you made this look so easy. awesome
Hi Darlene, I saw your beautiful card in the SCS gallery and had to check out your blog. What a surprise that you found inspiration from my card – thank you for the mention! I really enjoyed your video and look forward to watching more of them. The layout and design of your stargazer lily card is gorgeous.
I have just finished going through all of your blog posts and your creations are amazing. You have really inspired me. Thanks for sharing.
Darlene,
Thank you so much for sharing this technique for coloring the stargazer lily flowers! They are absolutely beautiful and with your video you have made it so I was able make some gorgeous stargazer lilies for my cards too!! You are an inspiration!! Thank you!!
Hi Darlene
What wonderful cards I am so glad I found your blog you explain things so well I have just started stamping and using copics so can’t wait to try the Poppy’s card , just waiting for the right colours to come . Thanks Linda