Did you think I forgot about you? NEVER…EVER!!! I am home and that journey home wiped me out! I am back and ready to share with you a fabulous post (well I think it is) It is Thursday and that means that it is time for a Pals Paper Art Challenge!
Today is a sketch Challenge and it was designed by fellow PAL, Beth Beard. If you want to see beautiful bows….you need to check out Beth’s work as I am always in total awe with her bows! You can see that I took this sketch literally and I hope you like it!
You know how I feel about single stamps and this one is no different. Single Stamps are no-brainers for me as they usually always lend themselves to many different cards! Changing up the sentiment always provides a new look and today I chose to watercolor it with a aqua painter and the end result was fun!
I think that many of us have forgotten about these sentiment die cut….it is a “keeper” and the enamel dots on the sides added that little extra pop that gives it a punch….but the REAL PUNCH is the water-coloring…..let’s get to this!!!
This was SUPER easy and the end result….beautiful! I simply took the aqua painter and used pool party….then I went back and added another brush of pool party in certain areas to intensify the color! Super easy….super doable…super fun and YOU CAN DO IT!
Confessions of an honest stamper – You can see the yellow highlights in the flower…well I had the so saffron on the aqua painter and thought I had cleaned it off on the paper towel but obviously it wasn’t so I rolled with it and added more yellow to other petals and I LOVED IT!!! You see…making lemonade was easy!
The dashes with the white gel pen is a perfect accent….something that I do all the time….because it works – it you find something that works…I say ROLL WITH IT! The other thing that I think we all do is to use stampin’ dimensionals (aka Stampin’ Vitamins)….another simple yet effective touch to clean and simple cards!
If you follow my blog (and I hope that you do) ~ you know that I like to use our coaster board when adding height to sentiments – I did not have it with my so I just cut out several of the sentiments and “green glued” them together…..presto!!!
Below you will get the LOW DOWN on the products…I just was super happy with how the flower turned out. Water-coloring is a technique that is so rewarding but many of you are scared of trying….just give it a whirl – you will be proud of yourself.
One thing that I was not able to do while away was making videos…I will be back on the video train next week and I will do a water-coloring one as I think that if you see me do it…you will see and say – I CAN DO IT…and yep – you can!
This card says it all…“thanks” for popping in today but I hope that you will hop over to the Pals Paper Art site and see the beauties on the runway! I always find it fun to see how others interpret a sketch….and I hope that you find some time and try it yourself!
Enjoy the day….I hope that you can find some “me time” and get inky and I also hope that you consider water-coloring. Remember, no rules ~ just have fun! We are on the final countdown for the FREEBIES from Sale-a-bration…..
Tomorrows card will make you say…..hmmmmm – I need that stamp set! Enjoy the day, it feels great to be posting.
Susan, I’m so glad to hear you are home. I’m sure you are totally exhausted. This is a beautiful card and I love your coloring of the flower. All the elements make it pop. I’m going to have to CASE this one. Take care and get some rest.
Welcome Home!!!! We are confident Mr. Eddie was ecstatic to see you.,I’m sure Milo went crazy to see all the other animals and I’ll bet he’s been telling them stories nonstop. Second, I love your card and all the colors you used! What a fun sketch.
I had completely thought that the light touch of yellow was intentional. It really made the flower look more natural. Glad you had safe journeys home. Have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Looking forward to your video next week.
Home Sweet Home! I knew you were traveling yesterday but kept checking for you “just in case”. I don’t like to miss anything. ? This card is beautiful! I love the water coloring…..I need to work on that…..maybe that will be my playtime today!!!! How is Eddie??? That little guy had my heart from the first picture. Enjoy being home…spring is in the air!
Yay ! Susan `s back safe and sound w/o any storm damage !!
Love this flower that you colored . The Pool Party is so soft and I think that yellow was done with the help of your MUSE !! It really adds so much light to the image !!
Pretty card !
Looking forward to that video !!
Glad to hear you are home! I’m sure your hubby and all of your furry friends are glad as well 🙂 I also wanted to say how beautiful this card is! The color combo is perfect together.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day ?
Ah, there’s no place like home! Glad to hear you made it home safely…I am sure all your fur babies were excited to see you. Love your “lemonade” flower! Perfectly shaded with the right touch of yellow. Enjoy ?
Watercoloring that’s beautiful and even I can do! Brilliant, Susan!
Lovely card! Love the classic Susan white stitches. Beautiful colors and watercoloring.
Watercoloring is so fun and can even be relaxing, I agree. Love your interpretation and colors. It’s good to have you back!
Gorgeous mix of color on your card! Absolutely beautiful! Love the stitches!
This card is so pretty! I love the simplicity yet elegance. You make it look so easy! Thanks for your inspiration.
Dear Sysan, I am so glad you are back. I missed you coming into my craft room every day. I am so glad you are safely back. Your family and all your fur babies must’ve so glad to see you. Your card is so pretty. Your water coloring is so beautiful . Hugs, Ellen Hinds
Dear Susan, I goofed again. I meant to say your family and all your fur babies must be so glad to see you. Ellen Hinds
Wow Susan! That flower is gorgeous! Thank you for the blog love! As for the bows, I use a bow maker from Amazing Paper Grace ?
Absolutely beautiful, Susan! I LOVE it!
I LOVE this card! Beautiful color combos and fabulous water coloring! The white stitching is a great touch too!