A collection of lilies and a challenge

This week, I was asked to host the AIFactory Challenge #27, thanks Mia!

The AIF027 challenge

is to create something that 1. has a clear component on it, and also 2. has somewhat simple accenting so that your focus is on the center image. DP or PP are allowed, as well as all kinds of embellishments, but make sure whatever your main is, is the stand out focal image and the first thiing you see.

Some examples of clear components are clear micro beads, buttons, dew drops/skittles/baubles, clear embossing powder, clear acetate cardstock, just to name a few.

The AIF DT created projects using the new Lily Collection Digital stamp set HERE, and one challenge participant will be selected to receive that digital set!  Here is the Digital set that is the prize:

 

You can check out all the details HERE, as well as the AIF DT links to their projects.

Below are the projects I created using the digital images in the Lily Collection:

Calla Lily clear acetaate cardstock card

My clear component on the Calla Lily cardd is the clear acetate cardstock base.  I used the embossing folder on the lower half, and watercolored the flowers with Tombow  markers.  I also used the ultra fine Flower soft on the center stems of the flowers to make them a little fuzzy.

CALLA LILY CARD RECIPE:

• Digital image: Lily Collection by Clearly Delightful, or from my blog page HERE
• CS/PAPERS: clear cardstock, watercolor, amethyst, kiwi, white
• INK: Tombow markers 623, 990, 020, 098
• ACCENTS/TOOLS: Spellbinders nestabilities, watebrush, ultra fine flower soft and glue, embossing folder, sewing machine, sticky strip, sheer ribbon from walmart, dew drop

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LILY of the VALLEY card

 

My clear component on this card is the clear lacquer used to resemble dew on the flowers and leaves. While this card has layers, I feel it is still simple enough and the focus is the image in the center.

I love doing these circle cards!

LILY of the VALLEY CARD RECIPE:

• Digital image: Lily Collection by Clearly Delightful, or from my blog page HERE
• CS/PAPERS: watercolor, banana,  aqua mist, white, Basic grey wisteria DP
• INK: Tombow markers 243, 020, 990
• ACCENTS/TOOLS: Spellbinders nestabilities, waterbrush, crystal brad, SU white ribbon, clear lacquer, sewing machine, foam pop dots

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EASTER / RUBRUM LILY card

This image is closely resembling the Rubrum lilies as well as the easter lilies, so I think it can be sued for either, depending on your coloring mood.

 

My clear component on this card is the clear round button. Used Tombow markers for coloring again.

EASTER/RUBRUM LILY CARD RECIPE:

• Digital image: Lily collection by Clearly Delightful, or from my blog page HERE
• CS/PAPERS: watercolor, marigold, moss, orange zest, My minds Eye DP
• INK: Tombow markers 491, 228, 985, 933, 837
• ACCENTS/TOOLS: spellbinders nestabiilities, sewing machine, waterbrush, CTMH bitty brads, twine, clear button, moss ribbon from walmart, pop dots, glue dots

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MARIPOSA LILY card

My clear component on this is the micro beads panel.  I just love the look that the micro beads over the entire panel gives a pretty image, almost like mosaic or stained glass window. I don't do it very often, but when I do I always love the results.  AND the benefit of using these beads in this way is that it can cover slight mess-ups in your coloring details, and no one would ever notice.  :o)

MARIPOSA LILY CARD RECIPE:

• Digital image: Lily collection by Clearly Delightful, or from my blog page HERE
• CS/PAPERS: watercolor, white, pink, rose, ocean tides
• INK: pigment white, TOmbow markers 772, 837, 249, 312
• ACCENTS/TOOLS: spellbinders nestabilities, sewing machine, waterbrush, pop dots, glue dots, pink wide satin by the yard from local store, micro beads, sticky paper, embossing folder, sponge, distressing edge tool

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Thanks for visiting me today and I hope you will check out the AIF challenge!

Happy stamping,

Laurie Wilson

Comments

[Dawn B.]

Laurie these are beautiful.. I was on Christine's blog and saw she mentioned your card.. Love these flowers. Great job.

[ChristineCreations]

I was hopping along Laurie...and was just blown away by your microbeads creation...I had completely forgotten about this technique. You totally inspired me and I'm going to try it again.

Beautiful coloring throughout this post!

[K. Joy]

I love these cards! Especially the clear card and the Lily of the Valley card. They're my favorites. :) The colors on the Rubrum Lily card are gorgeous, and I like the clear bead technique on the tulip card, too!

[Stacy SCS Twinshappy]

Oh these are very pretty, great collection of flowers too.

[carla]

Oh my goodness! These are just pure works of art! Love each one.. so unique. Beautiful!

[fink]

Your cards are outstanding!!! I can't even pick a favorite!

[Erin Smetak]

Absolutely gorgeous cards!!! Thanks so much for creating such beautiful lilies! I LOVE lilies, so it was not a hardship to design with them!!!!

I can't pick a favorite card! They are all so wonderful!!!!

[Monica]

Thank you for creating such wonderful images to work with! I love all of your cards. It was such a delight to use your artwork on our cards. Thanks again!

[Tricia T]

Beautiful! I think the dew drops on the Lily of the Valley flowers are gorgeous!! Wow!

[Cassie]

HOLY COW, Laurie, those are awesome! I haven't done the microbeads in forever, but now I really want to again! Each of your cards is so wonderful, and your images are just amazing! These are all so very inspiring ;D