I liked ALL of the cards (of course I struggled with the water color one!) but one was my very favorite. Liked it so much, that when we returned to our hotel that evening, I went online to order the Serendipity Stamp. I needed a fast birthday card, so I've cased Bonnie's class card, but changed up the colors a bit, and left off the texture stamping. Bonnie had the supplies ready for the students, but we did some die cutting, stamping, etc. We had samples at each table, and as each card was completed, you moved to the next station to create a different card. It was such fun and the time passed quickly.
Bonnie's version of the Thistle stamp was done with markers, has some texture stamping & sequin embellies.
Sea horse is cut from copper paper
Inked stamps, then used water to move the ink around.
This cutie had some 'sticker type' foil trees behind the aperture and the cutest polar bear
Thanks Bonnie for such a fun class!
Now here is my take on Bonnie's Thistle card.
Used Tim Holtz markers (a lot of mine seem very dry, but the these colors worked ok. I changed up the colors just a bit from what we used during Class. Also did a 'thumping' technique with the darker marker after inking the stamp with the lighter color. In class, used the darker marker on the butterfly first, so thus the lighter color did not show well). Added a little purple marker to thump in the picked raspberry color and was pleased to see it show up well in the stamped result.
Used a new Sue Wilson double stitched Rectangle B that I just got. Not sure what brand was used to cut the class card, but it achieved the same look. I really love this stamp, and Bonnie designed such a classic look. I hope she won't mind that I cased it for my brother's 88th birthday. I thought the yellow was a sunny & cheery look and emphasized the butterfly colors. He's not really a 'pink' type of fella!!!
Thanks for joining me today, and I hope you enjoyed the class cards. I surely did enjoy the class, the group and it felt good to be back in a class!!!
Big hugs sent out to any who may need one today! Come again when you have time.
Pretty cards!
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Marilyn❤️
Hi Mary, Loving all your cards. That Butterfly on the Thistle is so pretty.
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All of the cards are so beautiful!! I love your take on the card!! The flowers look amazing!! I love the colors and the pretty butterfly!! It sounds like a fun class!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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Beautiful cards. I like that thistle stamp.
ReplyDeleteYou had a busy day at Bonnie's workshop Mary and great results on all of them, also love your version of the thistle card and the colours look beautiful with lots of variation of tones in the flower, foliage and pretty butterfly which stand out beautifully against that bright yellow. x
ReplyDeleteWOW! these are amazing and so Very beautiful Mary well done, what an interesting class it must have been.
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A fabulous collection of cards Mary, I especially like the thistle card - so pretty.
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All of those cards are beautiful and I just love your take on the thistle card that you CASEd, it is wonderful! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a brilliant class Mary and your cards are amazing. Each and every one of them brilliant. The detail on the seahorse is incredible, I love the sentiment in the beach scene and would actually frame that one and the 'tis the season card is wonderful in those traditional colours against Kraft card xx
ReplyDeleteSuper cards Mary and love your take on Bonnies card, a really great stamp. How lucky to have been able to go to the class.
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ALL of these are so wonderful and that thistle card is a sensational winner. GORGEOUS!
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I like your CAS of Bonnie's card, and the colors look wonderful! Each card is so well done, but my favorite is the one with all the seagulls flying about over the ocean! Well done on each of them, and have fun with your new stamp :)
ReplyDeleteGreat compilation, seems that you have been so busy and also that you have had a fabulous class!! :D Your cards are all clean but full of very interesting details, love them all, I can't choose a favourite! Well done!!
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It looks like you had so much fun at the card class. I have that thistle stamp from Serendipity, both the class card and your take are gorgeous. I trimmed my butterfly so I could use it separately or with the thistle :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards,lovely designs and details.xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous class that must have been Mary - and I love your CASE of the class card!
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Absolutely beautiful selection of cards Mary's, all beautifully designed and coloured. It looks like you had a lovely time at the class, Kate x x
ReplyDeleteWonderful diversity of cards in your set, Mary! Loving each and every one of them! I especially enjoyed the technique in the thistle card - such GORGEOUS coloring, and delicate wisp of ink prettiness to achieve a delicate look. Beautifully done, my sweet Carolina friend! xx
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this in these colors, Mary, and I'm sure your brother will be delighted! The stitched rectangle die we used is SSS but yours looks almost identical. It was such fun having you at the class. I wish we'd had more time for one on one together. Maybe next time?
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish I could have been there. The cards are beautiful and your cas of Bonnie's card is lovely. The seahorse card is gorgeous and I love the others too. I am thrilled to see those green tree stickers as a background. I have so many stickers and don't know what to do with them. That was so cool to use them as a background. Love that you got to do that.
ReplyDeleteWow, Mary, are you on a creative roll! I love your take on Bonnie's thistle card as well as your Christmas cards and your lovely beach scenes. These are just amazing. The class sounds SO fun too. What a fabulous job you did!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collection of cards! You did a wonderful job on all but I especially love the ocean and seagulls card!
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Pam
scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com
I love all your cards but I do believe I love your thistle one you did the best. That is so pretty and I am glad those color of markers were still useable as this is a perfect combination. My next favorite is the Christmas card with the Tis the Season sentiment on it. That is a wonderful CAS design.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful selection of cards and love your thistle one
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Fantastic cards, that was a great class to take, your take of the tistle card is stunning!
ReplyDeleteWonderful array of cards Mary. Your thistle version is awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou can clearly tell that you enjoyed the class with Bonnie. Such creative, beautiful and wonderful cards. The thistle card turned out wonderfully and that thistle stamp looks great and love how you coloured it and what a fun technique. Thank you for sharing X
ReplyDeleteI love your take on the thistle card. The thistles are so pretty and the layout shows everything off so well. Love the rest of your cards and it would be fun to do a class like this. You must have had an enjoyable time
ReplyDeleteWow Momma Mary, I am loving all the cards you made at Bonnie's card class! I too loved that very same stamp and went to search it out...I didn't buy it...yet. I want to down the road though because I so love it. I love the way your card came out, just as pretty as Bonnie's! I know your brother will love it too-mainly because it is from you but because too it is not frilly or girly. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Mary! So fun reading about your class and seeing all the cards. Can't wait to see what else you make!
ReplyDeleteHow I wish I could have been there! The class cards are all sensational! And you did a fantastic job CASEing Bonnie's thistle card, Mary! I really like it! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteI can imagine the fun you had, meeting one (actually two) of your blogging friends and creating all these fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteSounds like great fun and a wonderful set of cards at the end.
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