Capturing romance: Exploring the beauty of Colour of love’s Poppy Romantique

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Today I share with you a card I created for the new challenge on the Penny’s Paper-Crafty challenge blog. The theme is like always “Anything goes”.

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This challenge provided the perfect opportunity to immerse myself in a world of romance and creativity. I got to work with the digital stamp Poppy Romantique from Colour of Love. Join me as I take you through my creative process and share the dreamy and captivating card I crafted.

The Poppy Romantique stamp from Colour of Love is a beautiful stamp. It is a large stamp and mostly looks a bit like a colour plate. But there is something magical about this image of a woman in a flowing dress, sitting on a tree stump and holding a delicate parasol. The beautiful moon in the background added an extra touch of magic and romance.

Using my Twin markers (alcohol markers), I brought this enchanting scene to life.

I coloured the moon in warm shades of yellow and gold, creating a soft, radiant glow. On the spots on the moon, I applied white with a white gel pen. I coloured the woman’s dress purple shades. To also add some colour that stands out, I chose bright pink flowers on her dress, umbrella and around the moon.

Below you can see a list of the color combinations I used.

• Skin: Peachy Blush (259), Salm Pink (25) and Barely Beige (29).
• Hair: Caramel (253), Walnut (100), Brown Grey (104) and Clay (116).
• Dress and diadem: Blue Grey Purple (158), Electric Purple (159) and Mauve shadow (146).
• Sky: Baby Boy (144), Midi Sky (190), Dark Sky (191) and Cobalt Blue (71).
• Ground: Dark Brown (119), Chocolate (118) and Clay (116).
• Tree trunk: Natural Oak (91), Burnt Sienna (95) and Sand (107).
• Flowers: Peony Purple (282), Rose Pink (08) and Pale Pink (09).
• Moon: Golden Yellow (222), Lemon Yellow (35), Pastel Yellow (39) and Pale Yellow (38).
• Moss: Dark Olive (225), Sap Green (235).
• Leaves: Grass Green (47).
• Parasol: Cool Grey 4 (CG4), Cool Grey 1 (CG1) and the Colorless Blender (0).

To create a romantic mood, I focused on creating a dreamy starry sky as a background. Using a combination of blue, and purple alcohol markers, I mixed the colours to create a nocturnal atmosphere. I placed the light blue by the moon. You create a glow around the moon. The further you go to the outside, the further you use the dark blue-purple colours. I then added twinkling stars with a white gel pen, which increased the enchantment of the card and added a touch of romance.

To make things even more interesting, I incorporated additional details into the card. I applied paper glaze to the moon and flowers of the stamp, for a glossy and dimensional effect. The white umbrella was left untouched and gave a subtle contrast to the vibrant colours.

Still, to add dimension to the card, I decided to make certain flowers 3d. To do this, I printed out the stamp again, coloured the flowers and attached them to the stamp with foam tape.

Finally, I stuck a sentiment sticker with the phrase “Stars make me dream”, capturing the essence of the romantic theme.

As a member of the design team for the Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge, I created this card as inspiration for the current challenge. Now I invite all my readers and fellow crafters to join this exciting challenge and unleash your creative talents! The Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog is the perfect platform to highlight your skills, receive feedback and connect with a supportive crafting community.

To participate, all you have to do is go to Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and follow the guidelines for each challenge. The theme is always “anything goes, so you can share anything as long as you use paper. Whether you are a seasoned crafter or just starting out on your creative journey, this challenge is open to all skill levels. Don’t be afraid to take the plunge and share your unique perspective!

I also encourage you to check out the creations of the other talented members of the design team. They make beautiful things and who knows, you might get inspiration from them.

It was incredibly fun to make this romantic card for the Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge.

Remember, Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge is not just a contest, but a celebration of creativity and a platform for growth. Embrace the themes of the challenge, push your boundaries, and see where your imagination takes you. I can’t wait to see your amazing entries and encourage you every step of the way.

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• Digital stamp Poppy Romantique from Colour of Love.
• Twin markers (alcohol markers) from Decotimecrafts. You can buy this in the Action NL stores. But you can use any colour medium you like.
• Paper Glaze from Aleene’s.
• Black cardstock
• White DCP paper to print the image on.
• White Card stock to make your base card.

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