Friday, February 6, 2015

Papertrey Ink's 8th Anniversary Celebration and Simon Says Wednesday challange

There are so many possibilities for prizes at Papertrey Ink, as they are celebrating their 8th anniversary.  There are color challenges and sketch challenges, so you can take your pick.
I love these colors and decided that was what I would do.

 
      Don't you just love all of these colors?  I like this one the best, but there are a lot to pick from. Take a look Here for all of the possibilities.  
I am also entering this in the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge -   ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
  
                Here is the card I did. I like to do watercolors and should really do them more.


I started with a watercolor paper and heat embossed with white, using the stamp set called Pretty Petals from PTI.  I tried to match these colors with the Distressed inks that I had.  Washed the whole paper with water and then added the color.  I some areas, I when back over with a small brush to define the petals and leaves.  Next I used a Spellbinders die, A2 curved Borders One, my favorite, to add some interest to the upper corner.  The sentiment is from a Flourishes stamp set called Chrysanthemums, no longer available. This panel was added to a layer of sweet corn from GKD and then a base of dark grey. 
Thanks so much for your kind comments. 

10 comments:

  1. Oh WOW! That is fabulous and I do LOVE all of those colors! I have to check out the Challenges, silly me was upset I couldn't play in the Make It Monday one (no cover plates!) but I forgot about all the other stuff--thanks for the reminder! I really LOVE how you designed this card, it's unique and fabulous!!!

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  2. This is just gorgeous. I love how you did the watercolor. I'm with you, I LOVE watercolor!!! Beautiful colors too - stunning. And I really like that border and the way you have used it here. Great card, once again!!!

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  3. Such a lovely design Barbara, and the colors are perfect for our "Bright & Beautiful" challenge! Your watercoloring is wonderful! Thanks for sharing your card with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!

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  4. Such awesome colors it reminds me of the warm sun we had today even with the snow! Love that curved border die and what an amazing sentiment so true!

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  5. This is so fabulous! Your water coloring technique came out great and that wavy corner is such a fun finishing touch.

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  6. What a fabulous sentiment. Love your colors and design.

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  7. Yes, You should do watercolors more! You did an incredible job Barb! Love it! The wavy lines are a great detail too!

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  8. This is gorgeous. Yes, you should do more of them!

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  9. Such a gorgeous creation, love the colours that you have chosen, thank you for joining us at Simon Says Challenge this time, hugs Pops x

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  10. Gorgeous! I love your color choices, and the watercoloring looks awesome!

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