Hi there and welcome back! It's time for a new Color Challenge at Splitcoaststampers! Pam is hosting this week and she has chosen the vibrant colors of Calypso Coral, Pineapple Punch and Pear Pizzazz, with a dessert option to include a tropical treat on your card.
I love this color combination but instead of a tropical treat I decided to watercolor a new-to-me Dahlia image from Hero Arts. I painted each petal first with an intense amount of Calypso Coral at the base, pulled the ink part way up the petal, then added Pineapple Punch to the tip and used a damp brush to blend. I loved how the colors mixed and while the water coloring was a little time consuming, I love the process and the end result.
The rest of the card is pretty self evident but if you want more details, please head over to my blog here.
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Splitcoast Challenge Hostess The Charmed Life
Registered: November 19, 2005 Location: Bethel Park, Pa Posts: 37195
Mon, Jul 16, 2018 @ 8:27 PM
this is gor-juss!!! Love your perfect coloring on the dahlia- our mini dahlias are in bloom now - all the others will be later in the summer- my favorite flower
------------------------------ Mary Marsh SCS Color Challenge DT Coordinator My Blog- The Charmed Life
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Proud Fan Club Member
Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 13957
Mon, Jul 16, 2018 @ 10:48 PM
The technique you used for coloring this beautiful flower is so effective and creates a beautiful result, Stef. I love the punched strip, the twine, and that cute little tag. Lovely card!
------------------------------ Barbara Splitcoast Dirty Dozen My website: Inky Fun SCS Fan Club Member Color Challenge Team Member QFTD215
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79600
Tue, Jul 17, 2018 @ 4:29 AM
Into my favorites. I love these colors.
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105222
Tue, Jul 17, 2018 @ 10:09 AM
Pretty, pretty coloring and bg, love the addition of the twine.
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.