Monday, February 9, 2015

Bit of water coloring

This card was a bit outside my comfort zone: no sketch to follow and a couple water coloring techniques!  But I think I like how it turned out.
For my "watercoloring" I used a heart stencil and sponged some ink over it, then I went in with my Stampin' Up! blender pen to soften the edges and give it the water colored look.  Then I inked up the word stamp and spritzed some water onto it before stamping it on the card stock.  Kind of a fun look I think.  I also managed to use the two white circles from my "bits and pieces" stash.

Challenges:
CAS-ual Friday #136--must love watercolor (and must be CAS)
{Pin}spirational Challenge #133--inspiration photo (I was inspired by the white and pink, and the hearts)
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/141581982011498579/
Cuttlebug Mania--I {heart} you
Mod Squad--use water

Supplies:
Stamps: PTI "Damask Designs" sentiment; Hero Arts "French Script"
Dies: Sweet n' Sassy hearts; MFT "Fancy Flourish"
MFT "Tiled Hearts"
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10 comments:

  1. Monika/BuzsyFebruary 9, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Beautiful card Heather. Love the stenciled background with the flourishes.

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  2. coldwaters2February 10, 2015 at 1:25 AM

    Beautiful card Heather I love the watercolouring techniques, and the flourish with heart a super make.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  3. Joyce ErbFebruary 10, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    It turned out great! Love the elegance of it. Thanks for joining us this week at the Mod Squad Challenge!

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  4. The EmBellished Card - BelindaFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:36 AM

    Great job! Love the softened look of your card. I am inspired to try the Blender pen technique. Thanks for playing along with us @ Cuttlebug Mania!
    Blessings,
    Belinda DT

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  5. DiFebruary 11, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    Oh this is so lovely!

    Hugs

    Di xx

    Cuttlebug Mania DT

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  6. KimboFebruary 12, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    This is gorgeous, I love the soft background effect

    Thanks for playing along at Cuttlebug Mania this time x

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  7. Dee MirandaFebruary 12, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    The soft background is so pretty! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS-ual Fridays (:

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  8. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) February 16, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    Stunning card. Love the muted color scheme! Classy!

    Thank you for participating in the {PIN}Spirational Challenge!

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  9. UnknownFebruary 18, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    Such a lovely card.. Thanks for joining the fun at CAS-ual Fridays challenge this month :-)

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  10. Handmade Cards by ArchanaFebruary 21, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Lovely card. I loved the soft colours.Thanks for joining us at CAS-ual Friday´s challenge.
    Hugs
    Archana

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