Hi Everyone: I hope that you have had a great weekend. I have one more day to go as this is the Victoria Day weekend and Monday is a day off…yahoo. I did get my flowers planted and my sundeck cleaned and the patio furniture out of storage and the winter grime cleaned off. Let summer begin!! We did have 2 really nice day – temp in the high 70s. Today started not so sunny but it is shining right now, so hopefully tomorrow will be another nice day. Not only did I get lots done in the way of chores, I did have time to stamp…bonus!
I used the sketch from
Stamping 411 for my inspiration and the color challenge from the
Color Lab so I couldn’t go to far wrong. This card is a birthday card for a BFF.
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I had fun with this card and practicing my water colouring. I try and learn something new from the different blogs I visit and then try them out. Here, I shaded the glass vase with Bashful Blue watercolor crayons and used the Aqua Brush to pick up the colour and shade the glass vase. I also picked up another hint…. to shade the entire image with a light grey to bring out the colours.
The Pear Pizzazz DSP was embossed using the Perfect Polka Dotted Embossing Folder to mimic the polka dots on the Concord Grape DSP…the whole layer then is tied together.
I think I am getting better…for one that couldn’t paint or draw when I was growing up, this has come a long ways for me.
Stamps: On the Grow (c-123077, $14.95, w – 123075 – $19.95 Summer Mini p 14), Bring on the Cake
Paper: Naturals White, Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Perfect Plum, In Color DSP, Watercolor Paper
Ink: Black Stazon, Concord Grape
Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots, Embossing Folder, Markers: Perfect Plum, Pear Pizzazz, Going Grey, Old Olive, Water Color Crayons: Bashful Blue, Aqua Painter, Blushing Bride ribbon
Well, that’s it for today…enjoy the rest of your weekend and until next time…
What a pretty card! I love your coloring! So glad you joined the ColorLab Challenge this week!
what a classy sketch! so easily adaptable too!
I love the colours and the image you have used today is just gorgeous Karen. Just Beautiful!
Karen…this card is beautiful! I know your friend will just love it. Love the colors, the DSP, the image and your fantastic watercoloring! Great job!
Beautiful watercoloring. I am also a big fan of the gray shadow outside the image. It really makes it pop.
OOOOppppsss I guess I should have proof read my post first! Those Fat Fingers of mine, but you know what I was “trying” to say… right? Hugs.
Karen this is beautiful. I LOVE watercoloring and yours is superb! The colors are so pretty and remind of the flower planting I yet to do. .. Out holiday is coming up IF the weather ever settles into summer. OMG enough of the rain and storms already.
PS: Thanks so much for all your comments too. I’m having blogger issues lately.. can’t post comments, comment box won’t open, etc. Please know I check your blog daily and love your work. Hugs.
Very pretty! Love those flowers in purple-will have to give that a try 🙂 Thanks for playing along with us at the ColorLab this week!
so very pretty. I love the way you used the colors. Thanks for joining us at ColorLab.
Gorgeous Karen! Your coloring is beautiful. Thanks for joining us at the ColorLab this week!
A beautiful coloring job, Karen! I love the embossing on the designer paper. This is such a lovely card that would be a joy to receive!
Pretty card and lovely shading. Sounds like you were very busy. We have had one sunny day, Sat. But rain and more rain is scheduled. 🙁
Fun layout for these wonderful flowers!! Such pretty, pretty colors!!
This is a perfect “make you smile” card!
So pretty…and great shading!
Wow the coloring on your bouquet/vase is stunning! Gorgeous!
Awesome card and lovely image, you colored it beautifully.
How pretty Karen. Your water colouring looks great.
So glad all those jobs are done – Now to be able to relax on the deck!
It’s just beautiful! Love your watercoloring. So very pretty.
You sound like you are just one very busy lady these days!!! Have fun!
Lynn