Hi there! Summer is almost over but I’m not quite ready to let go of pretty flowers and move to fall leaves ~ it’s in the 90’s here in North San Diego County and my roses are still blooming! The color challenge this week from my friend, Mary Fish, is perfect for late summer flowers!
For this card I tried a new watercolor technique. I’m not sure it has a name, but you drop big drops of water mixed with ink onto your paper to create large splotches. It was kind of fun! But then when I put my card together I didn’t really pay any attention to the background and afterward saw that I glued a leaf branch pointing right to a splotch. Not sure if I like it, but there it is – already glued. Next time I’ll pay more attention (hopefully!).
The flowers are all from the Jar of Love stamp set and coordinating framelits. They have wonderful depth because they are two and three-step stamps. That means you have two or three stamps that stamp over each other with different colors to create a 3-D effect.
The branches and leaves are also from the Jar of Love set. The little strip of hearts is a fun little die which is included with the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits.
Thanks for stopping by today! Pop on over to the Pals Paper Arts site to see what the other designers have done with these pretty colors! Better yet, make your own creation and enter it over there! I’ll look for you!
Stampin’ Up! Products Used to Create Today’s Card:
Stamps: Jar of Love and Thoughtful Banners
Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach, Tip Top Taupe
Paper: Whisper White, Tip Top Taupe, Flirty Flamingo card stock and Shimmery White paper
Tools: Everyday Jars Thinlits Dies, Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Classic Label Punch, Aqua Pen
Embellishments: Flirty Flamingo 3/8″ Ruched Ribbon, 2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes, Delicate White Doilies, 2015-2017 In Color Doilies
I think the “splotches” of watecoloring look amazing! Sweet use of hearts as an accent!
Such a gorgeous bunch of blooms Peggy. And the spots of water color are a perfect addition.
Such a beautiful bushel, Peggy! Love the added touches with the hearts dies and watercolored background.
Lovely bunch of flowers, Peggy! So romantic!
beautiful!! thank you for defining what’s what in this card; I never would have thought you used what you did; it’s all so lovely!
Sooo sweet and pretty!
You know what? I didn’t even notice the splotches till you pointed them out! I think this is a great card and I Thank you for sharing your talent! BTW…I’m not ready for fall yet, even though it is my favorite season…this year I am not ready for it!!!!
Peggy… every time I look at one of your creations I come back to see what I’ve missed. This one is no exception. Love those water spots too!
I love the background you created! Then the flowers and other elements are so pretty!
What a lovely card, Peggy. Love all your sweet details. The ribbon layout works with the bouquet beautifully! Already pinned for a future CASE!