Good "Hump Day" to you! Today's card is right up my alley with my love for horses! It goes even further today as in keeping with yesterdays post of "sharing handmade goodness", this card is for a very special young lady that goes to Brown and had just finished up a stellar horse show year!
Because she was not at college for Halloween, I decided to make her this sweet card with a care package saying a big WOOT-WOOT to her!
You have heard me say 100 x's that i have no clue of what is "the right or wrong way" to watercolor, I simply do what makes me smile and this card makes me smile! Just give it a try !
This is a simple A-2 Vertical card and then the dimensions of the Watercolor Paper is 3 1/2" X 4 1/2". I just adore this new Black Ink…as it is permanent and perfect for watercoloring! The other (2) colors that I used for matting are Pacific Point and Marina Mist and believe it or not, they are the same size.3 5/8" X 4 5/8". Because they are "tilted" they appear to be different sizes but they are not!
When the annual catalog came out, I knew that Barnyard Babies would be coming to Randall Lane. The horse….the pig…say no more! It is just so darn cute and when you think out of the box, it can be a great stamp set for all ages!
All I can say is just "go to town" with the aqua painters! One day I should attempt a video but truly I just go for it! Remember, it is better to go light and add color than go to dark…."less is best" and then after it dries, you can go back over and add more coloring! (that's what I did for the clouds)
The little piece of cotton ribbon was the perfect touch….and then the bow….what can I say – an instant smile of the finished touch! When you look at this card, it is super simple yet is super fun. Trust me, I think Victoria will keep it with many amazing memories he has has.
I am THRILLED that so many of you are "on board" with the Handmade Kindness…..my heart was filled with joy with your comments and emails that I received yesterday. I also received many pictures of cards that you have made and I can hear through your emails that you are equally as excited!
Please feel free to email me, and I hope that you will pop back tomorrow….I have a great card that takes literally minutes to make but carries a HUGE punch!
I was so happy when I opened this post to see a “different card”. The blue are so soothing and again I love how easy you made everything look. I’m really getting into the November is Thankful month, etc. It is making me feel very good. Thanks a bunch! <3
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Love this card!
So cute! You reminded me of this simple, yet effective layout. It was the cow that got me to buy this set. I come from a diary farm background, but can see using all of the animals in one way or another.
ADORABLE!! I have this set but haven’t had the chance to use it yet. Looks like I need to pull it out. 🙂 TFS
Very cute card and perfect for a horsewoman. Your coloring is great. I love the two color CS that is tilted, the clouds and grass, the ribbon with bow and, of course, the horse. So perfect.
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So cute! I knew you would have this set. So colorful! I love the tilted papers and that bow and ribbon is just perfect on there. I love the little blue ribbon on the horse too. She will love this unexpected card and care package! You are just too sweet!
I love it! I had forgotten about that stamp set. So cute!
Have a great time at the horse show!
Cyberhugs,
Talk to you later!
I had to smile as soon as the picture of your card came up! I thought how perfectly Susan with the horse with the ribbon. Beautifully done!
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