Popping by with a card I made for the current challenge at Time Out. There is still a week left to join in the Inspired by Words challenge. The team took inspiration from this quote: Wherever you go, no matter the weather, always bring your own sunshine (Anthony J. D'Angelo)
I was in the mood for some watercoloring and I wanted a large image to color so I enlarged one of the framed floral images I have originally illustrated. It's an actual stamp, Framed Zinnia, that measures 2" by 3" but I enlarged it to 3" by 4.5" then printed it on 110 lb cardstock. I colored it with a combination of Zig Clean Color markers, Akashiya Sai Japanese watercolor brush markers, and Inktense pencils. I layered it over a stitched rectangle panel (CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangles). I stamped the banner and sentiment (from Bloom Happy, a soon-to-be-released set) and then die-cut it using the coordinating CUTplorations die. I'd like to report that this card did not give me a headache ;o) I think I am starting to warm up to creating cards that have real layers, although one layers are still my first love.
Linking up to these fun challenges:
- CAS Mix Up July Challenge -- Stamping + Markers + my choice (die-cutting, watercoloring); (my second entry)
- Addicted to Stamps and More #202 - Make Your Mark
- Crafty Creations #319 - Clean and Simple
- The Crafty Addicts #19 - Anything Goes/Say it with Flowers
- CASology #206 - Cue word: ART (I'm hoping the technique I used [watercoloring] to color the framed zinnias qualifies)
Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to smile :o)
Card ingredients
Inks: VersaFine, Zig Clean Color, Akashiya Sai Japanese watercolor brush markers, Inktense pencils
STAMPlorations Stamps and CUTplorations Dies:
Framed Zinnia | Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangles | Bloom Happy stamp set & coordinating dies
The colouring here is stunning, love the rich colour of the flowers and that funky text background x
ReplyDeleteFantastic coloring Sherry !
ReplyDeletelove this brightness !!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great coloring *respect
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Wonderful, Shery ... such gorgeous rich colour in those lovely blooms! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWOW ... amazing colouring of these gorgeous flowers Shery. You have really brought them to live with the shading ... they look 3-D. Love the script background and the soft sponging of linen to compliment the dark pink blooms. I'm so glad this didn't give you a headache!! :) Awesome job with this layered beauty. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card! Thanks for playing with us at The Crafty Addicts :) xx Mari
ReplyDeleteFabulous colours and colouring. Love the layering and those new stamps and die x
ReplyDeleteOh, my, Shery, these flowers are GORGEOUS! What a beautiful job of coloring them! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at CAS Mix Up! And Happy Bornday!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!! Thank you for joining us at ATSM, good luck!!! Amy DT
ReplyDeleteLove the colours; looks vintage and real at the same time! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteOMG Shery...your beautifully colored and shaded flowers really pop! I love your soft background coloring and your new stamped sentiment too. Your stitched die cut borders are the perfect accents. A really artistic stunning card my friend. TFS and joining us at CAS Mix Up...again:-) Hugs, Nancy
ReplyDeleteBeautifully coloured flowers! And I love the text in the background. The way you offset the layers adds lot of interest to the card. Thanks for joining us at CAS Mix Up.
ReplyDeleteI just got my order that included this stamp and those rectangle dies - this is awesome inspiration. It's stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful watercolouring - love the intensity of the colours! So great to see you at CASology this week, Shery!
ReplyDeleteStunning card love it. Must get myself that floral, its beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning, Shery! Your colors and coloring are amazing. And that stitched rectangle die is cute as can be! Thanks for sharing with us at Addicted to Stamps and More!
ReplyDeleteThis stamp is so beautiful, I really love the design, and your watercoloring is stunning! Great that you are starting to like your more layered cards because they sure look great! xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous design and coloring.Thanks for playing along at ATSM.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Shery! Love your tilted stitched panel underneath too. Thanks for playing along at CASology this week.
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