Summer always makes me think of flowers and gardening; we had some beautiful pink and yellow flowers in our flower bed this summer...uh no, I don't know what kind; half our flowers were planted by our neighbor. HA - true story!
I made these watercolor cards quite some time ago inspired by Jennifer McGuire and the pink ones remind me somewhat of those in our flower bed. I created the background by smooshing some distress colors from my craft sheet onto the watercolor paper and then spraying with additional water - such a fun technique, then colored the flowers with distress markers. I added some shading/veins to the center of the flowers, also with a distress marker. I will say the paper warped quite a bit; I did buy some different paper to try so we'll see how it goes next time. I really like the look of masking off the edges allowing the watercolor flowers to shine through.
Thanks for stopping by; hope you take some time to join the fun!
Hugs,
WHAT'S IT TAKE?
Stamps: Stampin' Up Upsy Daisy, Verve Visual Love's Flower and Dream Big
Papers: PTI Sweet Blush and Winter Wisteria, Tim Holtz watercolor paper, vellum
Ink: Distress Markers, Black VersaFinePapers: PTI Sweet Blush and Winter Wisteria, Tim Holtz watercolor paper, vellum
Accessories: Verve Visual sequins, MME enamel dots, clear embossing powder, painters tape, MFT Blueprints
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Just had to come over and see these beautiful cards Michele they are stunning!! hugs x
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