It’s been a while since I picked up a Build-a-Flower set, but this month’s was speaking to me, so here I am! Coneflowers are just gorgeous, and I thought the artwork really reflected some beautiful options. You should be arriving from Jenny Colacicco’s blog. If not, you can track back to the Altenew Card Blog to start at the beginning, or continue around until you loop back here.
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hello, coneflower!
This month’s new addition to the Build-a-Flower family is the Coneflower. Out of all of the Daisy family, the Coneflower is my favorite! I love how the center pops out from the center, with the petals drooping downward. It reminds me of a skirt around a ballgown….
bright & simple
I wanted to create something bright and simple to showcase the shape of the coneflower. Instead of adding in the extra stamped layers, I stuck to just the outline stamp. That’s what usually helps me decide if I will get a layering flower set or not – is there an outline stamp? I think that makes the layering sets so much more versatile, because you can use the layers as intended, or stick to just the outline for any number of different looks!
My background panel is created with some super saturated watercolor brush markers in Crimson and Purple Wine. I love the way these two colors look together! After I heat embossed the coneflower in white, I came back with a brush and water to move the color around a bit to create more concentrated light and dark areas. I just love the finished look!
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Nicole, what a lovely card for the coneflower.
thanks for sharing.
So simple yet Stunning!!! Love it!!
I love this idea. I just recently got my heat tool and I am so going to try this! (Though I think I will ink smoosh).
Oh my gosh, this is GORGEOUS! I LOVE the colors and vibrancy!
I love these coneflowers! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love this technique this card is so cute great for lots of occasions
Simple yet stunning great technique
Beautiful card! Love the design…
Thanks for sharing.
Stunning cardo
Beautiful! Your background is amazing. Altenew watercolor markers are one of my favorite water coloring mediums and I have both the colors you used — I’ll definitely be trying this soon. Love those coneflowers.
Gorgeous! I, too, always look at the outline stamp first! Love what you’ve done with this one!
STUNNING background! LOVE the warm colors!
Bold and beautiful!
So pretty and a very bold choice. Thank you for providing lots of new inspiration.
So pretty. Nice background colors, and I like the simplicity of the white embossed flower.
So beautiful!
Gorgeous card! Another fabulous set!
Awesome card! Such stunning colours. ?
Love the card. Those colors are a great combo and one I will have to try. The technique is one I will try to duplicate. Thanks for the inspiration.
What an absolutely beautiful card! Love the white embossing against that stunning background!
Oooo…love that gorgeous background – the white embossed coneflower looks awesome against it!
Love your creation with this set, so unique!
Beautiful as usual, Nicole
Love the artsy look of this beautiful watercoloring! Perfect base for the eye-catching heat embossing of the coneflower. I will be trying this technique for sure! Thanks for sharing a great look here!
I think that I can do this!!! How pretty
I absolutely adore your vibrant card! Talk about a pick me up.
Pretty card. Love your background. Thanks for sharing
A simple technique with massive impact! I love those beautiful rich colours! Thanks so much for the inspiration! Stay safe! 🙂
This card is beautiful. I love the colorful background with the embossed flower!
Beautiful card! Love the bold, monochromatic look.
Wonderful card.
This looks fantastic.
How beautiful!!!
Such a unique look! Beautiful use of the Coneflower!
Glorious colors for your beautiful coneflower card!
Love this idea for a simple card that makes a statement. ..beautiful!
I love this card with vibrant colors
I love the watercolored background! So simple, yet stunning!
Love the background and the white embossing.
Love this card. So simple but so vibrant.
What a cool card. It’s like a classic resist fabric. Like your color combo choice.
Beautiful; I love the gorgeous colors!
What a gorgeous way to show off the flower in its glory and detail!
Very pretty card.
nice and simple. easier for me to do multiples.
Love it! I am going to try this. I usually struggle with this type of card but you have inspired me to go try.
Great card!
Great look to the colored backgroung. Nice way to focus on the outline.
Beautiful card Nicole, simple & stunning.
What a great card!!! It’s very unique and beautiful!!! I love it!!!
I love the background.
Gorgeous design!!!
Bright and simple is right! Beautiful! Now I know how to make some quick cards. Your technique looks awesome!