Hello, dear friends! Well, would you believe I've dared to try water coloring again? Yes, and it really takes practice, practice, practice. And I still need more, but here's another card that was inspired by this dress. I really loved so many dresses and had a hard time picking one, and I love wearing dresses myself, since we live in South Florida. I stamped my image in Old Paper distress ink and then started with the leaves (Peeled Paint and a little Mowed Lawn later), the dahlias (Worn Lipstick, Candied Apple, Barn Door, and a little Abandoned Coral), the blue flowers (Blueprint Sketch), yellow flowers (Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Scattered Straw, Fossilized Amber). I added some extra yellow and blue flowers by just dabbing -- and I must say that it was fun and something I'll try again! I especially like the blue ones in the top left. I finally decided to try a color wash around the image in Antique Linen and wish I hadn't. But it was too late -- live and learn, right? Since I love blue, I decided on a blue mat and a cream card base -- and that was that. I still have a long way to go, and I keep looking at Sallie's and Linda's amazing work for inspiration, among others. And I will keep practicing, especially since I finally bought some good brushes that really help a lot.
So, sweet friends, thanks for taking a closer look at my card, and I hope you like it. It was absolutely fun to take part in this week's Inspiration Challenge. I look at it every week and just can't seem to get a card done as quickly as so many of you can. I am a tortoise, and it takes me a long time to decide what to do and then make a card. I so admire the hares on SCS! Have a great weekend, my friends! Hugs!
Date: Friday, June 17, 2016 GMT Views: 3129
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Stamps: Beautiful Bouquets: Dahlias (WPlus9), in my thoughts (A Muse)
Paper: Watercolor paper, Bashful Blue (SU), Vintage Cream (PTI)
Paper Size: 5" square
Ink: Onyx Black (Versamark), Distress Inks (noted in description)
Accessories: Distress Inks, Silver Black Velvet brush #6, 6 x 6 Matting Basics A dies (Spellbinders),, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mini Perfect Layers tool, white tape
Registered: November 9, 2014 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1421
Fri, Jun 24, 2016 @ 8:39 AM
Cheryl, your card is stunning. The colors are bright and beautiful and your watercoloring is very well done. You manage to design something outstanding every single time. Linda
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Sat, Jun 25, 2016 @ 11:30 AM
Lessons, I want lessons! Dreamy and lovely sweet friend!
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
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Registered: June 19, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 6005
Sat, Jun 25, 2016 @ 8:07 PM
You did a fabulous job on this watercolor piece! Look at the little blue flower on the top right (the green leaf is pointing right at it) - beautiful!! And the background - LOVE IT! Going darker on the outside draws the eye to the center. Beautiful job my dear friend! When I opened your gallery this card nearly jumped off the page and I said to myself, 'whaaat!' has my friend decided to watercolor - Yesss!
Registered: October 20, 2004 Location: Somewhere in the middle Posts: 30599
Mon, Jun 27, 2016 @ 8:53 AM
Oh my goodness Cheryl, this is top notch stunning!! Your coloring is amazing! I've been wanting to try this out for so long and just need to sit down and do exactly as you say: PRACTICE!! I think you've really nailed it here my friend!! BIGGEST HUGS
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Registered: April 5, 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1223
Sun, Jul 03, 2016 @ 3:05 PM
Another beauty!! Love your talent and creativity! Your right about water coloring, it does take a lot of practice. At least that's how I find it. And I'm with you in the tortoise group lol!
Hugs & well wishes :O)
------------------------------ Patricia "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose."
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74735
Wed, Jul 06, 2016 @ 2:57 PM
Gorgeous! You should watercolor more often. Though, you and your Copics do a fabulous job. Good work on dabbing the yellow and blue flowers.
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Registered: July 18, 2016 Location: Lawrence, Kansas Posts: 5
Sat, Aug 13, 2016 @ 8:30 AM
I LOVE this card, Cheryl! I can't resist watercolor, and you've really done a great job on these detailed flowers. I'll have to give those inks a try. You make it look so easy. Thank you for your welcome to Splitcoast Stampers. I'm just beginning to dip my toes in. There's so much to learn and share! I'm eager to join a challenge. One thing I haven't seen any instructions for....how to CREATE a subscription. I've only seen how to delete one. Tips?