Hi everyone. It's the start of the new challenge at The Flower Challenge #53. This is a new-to-me stamp (Statement Flowers - Simon Says Stamp) that I watercoloured with distress inks on mixed media paper. I first added some stenciled dots (Mini Tiny Circles Stencil - TCW) to the background before stamping and colouring the flowers. I do love the large size of these flowers --- were fun to watercolour. To finish, I added a shadow around the flowers using a dark gray Zig brush marker. Both the flowers and sentiment (Many Everyday Messages - Hero Arts) are stamped in black and heat embossed in clear. Close-up ... We are thrilled to have Sathya (Sathya Paper Crafts) are our Guest Designer this month. Make sure to check out the challenge blog to see the amazing art from our Designers and lovely Guest Designer, Sathya! I hope to see you in our gallery! Edited to Add: Since this is the first time using this beautiful stamp, I'm heading over to add my card to the NBUS #23 gallery! Stamps: Statement Flowers (Altenew); Many Everyday Messages (Hero Arts) Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.) Inks: Black (Memento); Distress Inks: Mowed Lawn, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Abandoned Coral, Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey; Zig: Gray Accessories: Mini Tiny Circles stencil (TCW), sponge, Clear embossing powder, heat tool, water brush Challenges:The Flower Challenge #53 - Use your latest Stamps or Dies NBUS #23 Challenge