For a 2nd case from FS Anna-Karin's gallery, I chose this incredible image: Watercolor Floral on Black Background by Layersofink at Splitcoaststampers
Some cards come so easily...some DO NOT!! This is about the 10th iteration of the card. I started with glossy black cardstock to make the colors more dramatic, but kept getting adhesive in places I didn't want it and it ruins the gloss. I tried different sizes of black, black on black and a watercolored matte. None looked right. I made myself walk away from it for awhile, and was able to finally create a look I like. The flowers were die cut then watercolored. (Incredibly, I was able to peel them off the first 9 iterations without a tear!) I added the one rounded corner, which I saw Anna-Karin used on several of her other cards.
My changes:
*Card instead of tag
*Die cut flowers
*Embossed BG
Date: Sunday, March 14, 2021 GMT Views: 196
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Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 122117
Sun, Mar 14, 2021 @ 5:25 PM
I love this, and the basket weaving is so cool as a texture with these blooms. and yes, I had to smile at all the adventures you had creating this. ( I frequently have whole weeks like that too)
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79895
Sun, Mar 14, 2021 @ 6:11 PM
That woven background is awesome!! Your flowers just pops from it.
------------------------------ 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: February 19, 2011 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 15375
Sun, Mar 14, 2021 @ 8:02 PM
The basketweave bg is wonderful. Your watercolored flowers look so dainty and sweet. Great CASE of your inspiration and way-to-go on persevering. Some cards really do challenge us, but you ended up with a gem at the end.
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83925
Mon, Mar 15, 2021 @ 3:05 AM
Super texture, dies, and look. Another super case!!!! Hugz
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