Hi Everyone. Happy Sunday.
The fabulous Ann has a wonderful sketch for us all this week. The design team cooked up a tremendous variety of inspiration cards for you this week. I love the fact that each of us interprets the sketch in our own way – and we can't wait to see what you all do with this challenge. So don't forget to pop along and play with us – and also pop along to the design team members blogs and check out the details they have on their cards.
For my card, I used a new set that I have just recently acquired. I really felt that it needed a little watercoloring. So, I stamped the image on watercolor paper using Stazon. I then went to work with my Peach Parfait ink pad. The darker areas were colored using my Peach Parfait marker and then washed over very gently with my watercolor pen. I think Peach Parfait is a gorgeous color and am sorry that it will be one of the colors retiring this year. Once I had colored it, I cut around the flower so that I could pop it off the focal image.
I restamped the image onto Naturals White paper, colored the outer edges of the flowers on that layer and then popped the watercolor images over the stamped image using Stampin' Dimensionals. I am in love with this background paper. It is so on trend right now. I have seen so many uses of this pattern in stores recently and love it. It works beautifully with the Peach Parfait card stock.
On a personal note:
Today I managed to make a card – this one. I had promised myself that if I took the time to make a card, then I had to make the time to pack a box. So I did. It was a big box, mind you! Now, I need to go and see if I can find a challenge to give me a little inspiration to make another card…. then pack another box!
Lou is outside in the garden doing clean up in prep for us getting the house ready to sell. One of the first things he is doing is reinstalling the fountain! We can't wait to see what the next month brings to the fountain. It was so popular with the animals and birds last year, that we are hoping it will be just as popular this year!
As always, thank you for spending time in my little area of the stamping blogosphere. Warm hugs and prayers to those of you who need a little lift tonight. Special hugs and prayers for Ann.
Hugs
Jaydee
Card recipe – supplies Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.
- Card stock: Peach Parfait, Naturals White. Inks: Stazon Black. Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso. Stamps: Image: Charming Gardeners. Sentiment: Friend to Friend – both Amuse Studio. Accessories: Whisper White Tafetta ribbon. Background paper: Venetian Patterned card stock – Amuse Studio
12 Responses
What a lovely card! It’s so soft and dream-like. I’ve not used Peach Parfait much, but I think you’ve inspired me. :o)
I’ve got to travel this week and won’t be back until Wednesday evening. I say this because I want to play along with the challenge (now that I’ve gotten back in the offudio, my mojo has returned!) but will be getting a late start on it. Drat!
Hooray for the fountain! I hope you have quite a bit of wildlife visiting before you leave.
I’m glad you got a box packed. Your big move is coming up so quickly!!
Hugs!
P.S. Hi Lou! :o)
Lovely card, Jaydee. I agree with Rach, it’s very soft and dreamy. I ADORE that background paper and I, too, have fallen in love with Peach Parfait. Alas, too late. Your watercolored flowers are beautiful. Just gorgeous!
Very pretty, Jaydee…I love that BG paper too!
Wow! This is really pretty!
Stunning! Love the color on this! Outstanding card.
Lynn
Such a lovely card Jaydee!
Gorgeous card, Jaydee. Those blossoms are coloured beautifully – I love the texture. I love your pack – and craft – method – hope it continues working for you! Good luck!
Love this card Jaydee! I see you are using all your new goodies!!
Gorgeous, Jaydee! You alweays do such a beautiful job with water coloring, also. The colors are so cheerful and perfect for spring. Hugs! 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous, Jaydee! I love the DSP and the fabulous flowers!
What a lovely card, love the teensy bit of green!!
Jaydee, Wow! The carefulness and detail of the flowers are the most beautiful accent to this card! Gorgeous watercoloring!! It sounds like you are super busy…hang in there!