Hi there Welcome to CASE-ing the Catty for this week! If you've come from visiting Rebecca, then welcome! If you're visiting me, I appreciate you stopping by today! You can continue your journey to see the other inspiring creations from the CTC Crew by clicking on the buttons at the bottom of the post. This week we are CASE-ing a project of our choice from the new 2023 Sale-a-bration Catalogue. You can choose a FREE item from a great range of stamps and patterned papers when you place a qualifying order of $90AUD or more until 28 February 2023. Today,...
Description of Narcissus Sensation Mix 10/12cm Bulbs - Pack of 15 Description Narcissus 'Sensation Mix' provides a mix of traditional shaped daffodils. Favoured for their large blossoms and long flowering season. They're also a great naturaliser, increasing in number and coming back year after year making them the ideal choice for planting under trees or in larger beds and containers. Suitable for planting in sunny locations Suitable for growing in pots and containers Excellent for cut flowers Spring flowering time Green foliage colour Mixed flowering Colour
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An original late 19th-century Japanese painting on silk, Swan in Reeds. A delightful Japanese painting on silk dating from towards the end of the Meiji period which spanned 1868 to 1912. This is one a series of works that we have for sale, depicting motifs from the natural world—principally birds and flowers—favoured in traditional Japanese art. Painting on silk (or in Japanese, kenpon chakushoku) has a long tradition that predates paper. Originating in ancient China, silk (or eginu) became the popular canvas in Japan around the 12th century. Eginu, typically, is silk fabric plainly woven and thin, and feels coarse. Thread taken from silkworm cocoons is used unrefined to weave the fabric. Ink and paint stands out vividly on the silk's glossy surface. The silk is backed on to a stiff card backing, or urauchi, to make the delicate work more robust and durable. The framing 'ribbon' is a paper flecked with scattered gold leaf. Some age toning as shown. Please see photos for detail. There are historic adhesive marks and/or paper remnants to the verso, from previous mounting.
Product Description Lilium Regale Album is a beautiful variety that produces large, pure white flowers with a butter-yellow throat. The large, trumpet-shaped flowers are slightly recurved, growing to a height of 90cm tall, it can produce up to fifteen trumpets per stem. The highly fragrant flowers are often favoured by florists as they make a wonderful cut flower arrangement. Ideal for borders and patio pots where you can enjoy the elegant flowers as they bloom from June to July. 18/20cm bulbs supplied. Plant Size Mature Height 90 cm Mature Spread 25 cm Plant Spacing 45 cm Annual Growth 90 cm Planting Notes Planting Plant 15cm deep. Soil Type Fertile, well drained Growing at a glance… Lily bulbs will greatly appreciate the shelter of low growing shrubs or other plants near their roots. In active growth, apply water freely a high potash liquid fertilizer every two weeks or so. When planting, each bulb should surrounded with a little sharp sand both under and above the bulb to keep slugs away and to ward off excessive wetness. As most lilies are stem rooting, we strongly recommend you plant about 15cm deep. They give a much better display when planted in clumps of 3, 6 or 12 bulbs, spaced 45cm apart. Plant from December to April to see them appear in summer.
I love making these Triple Layer cards and usually stamp the images but when I saw this gorgeous Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper, I knew I wanted to used it for this card.
Dulcie paints the leaves and flowers of a pencil yam called atnwelarr; a native trailing herb that will cover large areas of the ground after significant rain. Its luscious bright green leaves and yellow flowers bring the bush to life. Tubers (pencil yams) are found beneath the surface which is a favoured and nutritious food and there is a sacred Dreaming story for this yam that belongs to Dulcie's country, Alhalkere. This painting captures the untamed movement as the foliage emerges from the ground and sweeps across the desert floor.
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A butter-yellow trumpet lily, with multiple fragrant upward-facing flowers being carried on sturdy stems. The long, glossy lance-shaped leaves grow in a spiral arrangement on the stems. Oriental lilies produce large, fragrant blooms favoured by florists
It is Thursday which means it is time for a new Create with Connie & Mary Challenge. This week it is a color challenge and it is a good one! Sometimes I am a little slow on the uptake but...
'Among the Dunes, Studland Nature Reserve'It would be fair to say that over recent years my favoured format for painting has been 'landscape' - a 1:1.4 ratio, give or take - which is hardly remarkable for a landscape painter. A natural extension of that has led to my penchant for panoramic paintings, a format that I find helpful, especially for capturing coastal vistas. It affords a broader view and allows the eye to sweep across the scene in similar fashion to how we observe on location. There
Dulcie paints the flowers of a pencil yam called atnwelarr; a native trailing herb that will cover large areas of the ground after significant rain. Its luscious bright green leaves and yellow flowers bring the bush to life. Tubers (pencil yams) are found beneath the surface which is a favoured and nutritious food and there is a sacred Dreaming story for this yam that belongs to Dulcie's country, Alhalkere. This painting captures the untamed movement as the foliage emerges from the ground and sweeps across the desert floor.
My mother liked to do hexagon patchwork, large and small, from quilts to pincushions. She favoured making the hexagons into flowers, often ...
Lysimachia vulgaris (yellow loosestrife) is a hardy perennial , with hairy green leaves and clusters of bright yellow summer flowers. It does best in boggy soils such as the edge of ponds, and is considered a marginal plant. Loosestrife is an excellent wildlife plant, and is particularly favoured by the yellow loosestrife bee (Macropis europaea). This solitary bee visits yellow loosestrife for its pollen but also its floral oils, which it uses to waterproof its nest cells. Seeds are supplied in grip-seal bags sent in padded envelopes for extra protection.
Just look at the rich depth of blue in this gorgeous Hydrangea, it really looks like it was painted with the famous pastels made by Henri Roche La Maison du Pastel, so favoured by Monet and the other Impressionists. Have a great #TuesdayBlue gang 🔵🔷🟦💙
Eryngium planum, commonly known as the blue eryngo or flat sea holly, is a remarkable herbaceous perennial. Its branched silvery-blue stems and numerous small blue conical flowerheads, surrounded by spikey bracts, create a captivating sight in summer. With its unique texture, long-lasting blooms, and minimal maintenance needs, this plant is highly favoured by gardeners. Bees, too, find it irresistible, making it a delightful addition to any garden seeking pollinator-friendly options. Learn how to grow Eryngium Height: Up to 40 inches Ideal for cut or dried flower arrangements Thrives in Full Sun Blooming Time: Mid-Summer
We made explosion cards on Facebook Live Monday night. I host a free class called Stamp with Me Live on the last Monday evening of each month on my FB page here. Be sure to follow me there. I always upload the video on my NEW YouTube Channel afterwards so even if you're not on Facebook you can watch it later. I chose to use the Favored Flowers designer paper - it's a free Sale-a-Bration choice right now; while supplies...
Dulcie paints the flowers of a pencil yam called atnwelarr; a native trailing herb that will cover large areas of the ground after significant rain. Its luscious bright green leaves and yellow flowers bring the bush to life. Tubers (pencil yams) are found beneath the surface which is a favoured and nutritious food and there is a sacred Dreaming story for this yam that belongs to Dulcie's country, Alhalkere. This painting captures the untamed movement as the foliage emerges from the ground and sweeps across the desert floor.
I love making these Triple Layer cards and usually stamp the images but when I saw this gorgeous Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper, I knew I wanted to used it for this card.
For Today's "Just a Note" card I used the Favored Flowers 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper that you can get for FREE during Sale-A-Bration with any $50 purchases. I used Fresh Freesia Cardstock and Blackberry Bliss Cardstock for accents. I colored in the Silver 3/8" Metallic Edge Cotton Ribbon with Fresh Freesia Blends. Card Details: Fresh Freesia Cardstock: 4 1/4" x 11" and scored at 5 1/2" Blackberry Bliss Cardstock: 5 1/4" x 4" Favored Flowers DSP: 5" x 2 1/2" and 5" x 1 1/4" The "Just a Note" sentiment from Go To Greeting Stamp Set is stamped in Black Memento Ink on Fresh Freesia Cardstock and cut out with Stylish Shapes Dies
Today is a much requested version of a three panel fancy fold card I posted on Instagram and sent out to some of my friends for Christmas. It is not difficult to make and with these dimensions you can get the whole base from one sheet of A4 (or letter size card US). This card stands really well and the staggered panels allow a peep of each layer. Here are two I made with Favored Flowers free DSP in sale a bration - this only runs until 28th February so not long to get your crafty fingers on freebies. I ran out of the Fresh Freesia coloured DSP so I had to add some of another SAB Dandy Designs paper - no problem as SU colours work across the board. This is one reason why I was attracted to the company in the first place. Dimensions: please see video before cutting 1. Base: 8 1/8 x 5 3/4 score long side at 1", 2, 3, 4 2. Turn through 90 degrees so scoring is at the bottom. Place in trimmer and CUT at 3/4" from bottom edge to 3rd score line. Cut diagonally with snips from the end of cut to outside edge of 4th fold 3. Replace base in trimmer as before, move across another 3/4" and CUT fom bottom edge 1" to first score line. Remove from trimmer and snip diagonally to top of previous cut at 2nd score line. 4. fold base gently in both directions and then burnish well with bone folder. 5. front panel: 4 1/4 x 2 5/8 mat 4 x 2 3/8 6. middle panel: 5 x 3 3/8 mat 4 3/4 x 3 1/8 7. back panel layers: contrast card 5 1/2 x 3 7/8 white 5 1/4 x 3 5/8 US cut all panels at 5/12 and reduce all layers by 1/4" Metric: Base 20.7 x 14.5 score 2.5,5,7.5,10 cut 2cm to folds as per video front: 6.5 x 10.5 mat 6 x 10 middle 8.5 x 12.5 mat 8 x 12 back panel layers 14 x 10 and white 13.5 x 9.5 Add fussy cut flowers or other focal image to front with sentiment of choice. Decorate white layer with partial flowers, strip of DSP along edge or stamped design I was inspired by Heidi Smith's version of this card, but simplified the method and refined some of the dimensions. As always, I hope you try out this design. Please leave me a thumbs up on my YouTube channel, a like here or a few kind words wherever you find me. I would love to see your makes on my facebook page too so please add them here at Elegant edges. You will also find me on Instagram. If you would like to browse SU products and don't already have a demonstrator, you can see them all at my SU Shop If you place an order £30 or more there, add the Host Code MYHMJPYD to get a little extra freebie from me. Thank you for visiting and pop back soon. If you subscribe, you will be notified as soon as new content is uploaded! It really helps me too! SU Products I used today: My all time favourite trimmer #152392, Fresh Freesia cardstock #155614, Favored Flowers DSP #160833 Free in SAB event, Sentiment from Cottage Rose Stamps #159040, Dandy designs DSP #160836 Free in SAB, Mossy Meadow cardstock#133683, Calypso coral cardstock 124392 and super sharp paper snips #103579 Lesley x
