Inspiring Iris by Varada Sharma Designs

Hello Crafty Friends!  Today I'm sharing a card created using the Inspiring Iris Digital Stamp Set from Varada Sharma Designs.  This image is part of the larger Abundance of Joy May 2022 Release which can be found HERE.

Recently, I dusted off the Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol (for blending) to color a previousVarada Sharma floral and decided to color this one with the pencils as well.  I love Iris and next to Sunflowers, they are one of my favorite flowers.

I've kept the design sweet and simple; the only bells and whistles are the lilac gems added for sparkle.  The sentiment is included in the Inspiring Iris Set.  This card measures 5x7, which is a size I don't often create but I wanted the floral to be as large as I could get it without appearing overwhelming.

I hope you'll visit the Varada Sharma Designs Shoppe.  There are so many wonderful images and as I type this, I'm thinking I should color up more 5x7 or 8x10 panels and frame them for wall art.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

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A Place to Start

Path of Positivity

CASology

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Creative Crafters

Sparkles Monthly

An Abundance of Hollyhocks

Hello Friends and Happy Wednesday!  Today I'm sharing a card created using one of the newest digital floral images from Varada Sharma Designs.  This is a gorgeous image of Hollyhocks from the Abundance of Joy Mini Set , which is part of the larger Abundance of Joy May 2022 Release.  

I haven't colored with pencils in a long time so I decided this card called for colored pencils.  Using my Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol, I've colored the hollyhocks in a bright pink and spring green.  This is a mini slimline measuring 6.25" x 3.25" and I sized the digital stamp to take up as much space on the focal panel as possible.

The panel was trimmed with a Kat Scrappiness Mini Slimline Scalloped Edge Nesting Die and adhered flat to a cardbase of Neenah Solar White Classic Crest 110 lb. card.  The sentiment, included in the set, was trimmed and popped on craft foam for dimension and additional interest.  For the finishing touch, faux black gems were added for that extra bit of sparkle I must have on my cards.

Thanks for stopping by and I invite you to visit the Varada Sharma Designs Shop HERE. There are so many wonderful and pretty sets to choose from.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna 

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Lil Red Wagon

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Dare 2B Artsy

Stargazer Lily by Varada Sharma Designs

Hello Crafty Friends!  Today the team at Varada Sharma Designs is hosting an Instagram Hop and there are (3) $10 Gift Vouchers up for Grabs.  You can find the Hop HERE starting at 10 AM CST (11 AM EST).

For My Hop project, I've colored the amazing and gorgeous Stargazer Lily Floral digi image.  The image is so lovely and I wanted to keep the design Sweet and Simple, so I've created a Mini Slimline Card.  This image is part of the larger Abundance of Joy Release for May 2022, which contains other great sets.

Using alcohol markers and a googled image, I've colored the flowers as close to a real example as I could get.  The focal image has been cut using a Mini Slimline Cross Stitched Die from Kat Scrappiness. 

The focal panel has been popped on craft foam for a bit of dimension and light pink gems have been added for added interest and shine.  The sentiment is included in this digital set and I love the font.

That's all I have for today, a sweet and simple card.  Please join us on Instagram for the Hop.  You may be one of the 3 Lucky Winners!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

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CRAFT

Outlawz Twisted Thursday

Lil Red Wagon

Addicted to Stamps

Penny's Challenges

The Sisterhood of Crafters

Word Art Wednesday

Elliebelle's Corner

Digi Choosday

Happy Little Stampers CAS

Ally's Angels

Sweet Stampers

Varada Sharma Designs May 2022 New Release - Abundance of Joy

Happy Sunday!  Today we celebrate Mothers here in the States but I want to say Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers all over the world.  

Today is new release day at Varada Sharma Designs.  The May 2022 release is titled Abundance of Joy and this set contains lovely images, sentiments and a cut file.

For my project today, I've colored an image from Tons of Love; this is a lovely Elephant image with gorgeous florals.

The image has been colored with alcohol markers and fussy cut.  The background panel has been embossed with a leafy vine folder from Altenew and lightly inked.

The sentiment, which is included in this set, has been mounted on craft foam as well as the elephant image.  Lastly, peridot green gems have been added for additional sparkle and shine.

Please visit the Varada Sharma Designs Shop to pick up a set from this new release or better yet, the entire release is available to purchase as a bundle.  

Please check back on the 12th of May at 10 AM CST (11 AM EST) as the VS Team will be hosting an Instagram Hop and there will be an opportunity to win a Gift Voucher!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

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CD Sunday

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2 Crafty Critter Crazies

Gem of a Challenge

CYHTP

Crafting Happiness

Crafty Animals

Sognando Scrap

QKR Stampede

SSSWChallenge

C.R.A.F.T Challenge - and entered at all stops along the Hop

Dream Valley

Use Your Stuff - Inspired by Movie "Out of Africa" with Meryl Streep and Robert Redford