Wednesday 6 April 2016

Messy Water Colouring...

Today's card.....
Inspired by...'All the Little Things' inspiration Photo.....
What inspired me was the gorgeous water colouring, the colours and the loose feel of it...
Here is my card.......
I wanted to attempt the card without heat embossing the stamped flowers, 
much like the inspiration photo looked like.
This technique and style is very new to me, which led to at least 5 attempts!
Water colouring is very challenging to me but messy/loose even more so!
I thought I had an understanding what inks worked together,
without bleeding but I shall just say I learnt a lot more on this card.

I used a couple of different stamp sets to achieve the look I was after.
After stamping, masking and water colouring I stamped the sentiment 
straight onto my card using the fabulous Misti.....
I framed the flowers with a linen card matting layer.
Learnt lots and fun along the way.
Crafty Hugs x
Challenges to enter my card into......
MMM Challenge - Watercolor
Craft Stamper Magazine - Take it Make it Challenge - Spring Flowers




25 comments:

Lesley said...

Oh wow! This is stunning! I just love your take on the inspiration this week! Thank you for joining us at Inspired by!!

*Vicki* said...

This is absolutely gorgeous!!! You have matched that photo to a T!! Really beautiful creation here! HUGS

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

I often spend many attempts on cards as well, and your card is definitely worth the effort! Really lovely look and perfect for the inspiration photo!

BożenA said...

What did you do with the theme of the challenge, a real championship. I love your watercolor and use of paints and colored inks. This card makes a great impression and I like this very much .
hugs,
BozenA

Leigh Penner said...

This is gorgeous! I love your wonderful take on the inspiration photo!

Patti said...

Awesome!! it looks more like the inspiration photo was taken from YOUR card!! Beautiful I am in awe of your watercoloring!!

Patti

Nancy Penir said...

What you set out to do, you achieved beautifully! Watercolor lovely in every way! And love the stamps you used!

Nancy said...

WOW and WOW again! Incredible job showcasing the photo! Thrilled you joined us at Inspired by All the Little Things where I am guesting this week!

Aileen said...

Absolutely stunning, you look like you have been doing this type of style for years, it has all fallen into place perfectly. Blown away by this stunner.

Suchi said...

LOVE this gorgeous card Mac! Very refreshing!:)
Suchi xx

Shawna said...

Hello Mac!! I cannot believe how amazing this card is. It looks very similiar to the inspiration yet it has your touch! You did a fantastic job! Your black sentiment tops the entire design off!! Love it my friend!! Thank you so much for joining us at MMM.. Please come back and join us again.. Seriously your work is amazing!!!
Cyber hugs,
Shawna DT

Helen Gullett said...

Wow!!!! This is so beautiful!

Mrs A. said...

Wowee!! This is absolutely stunning. I love your card to bits. You have nailed this style.Hugs Mrs A.

Loll said...

I'm glad you stuck with it Mac ... this is GORGEOUS! Great job with watercolouring. This is such a beautiful card to celebrate spring. xx

Marcie Sharp said...

That messy and loose watercolouring is a perfect match for the inspiration picture. Your card is gorgeous! Thanks for playing with us at Inspired by All the Little Things!

Ros Crawford said...

I am totally in awe... This is so beautiful Mac! Beautiful colours perfect arrangement and your painting is stunning!

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

So happy and spring like! Delightful! - We had some flurries and lots of rain today, brrrrr.........

shirley-bee said...

Fabulous! I love all that loose watercolouring :) Thanks for playing along at Craft Stamper Take It, Make It!

Bonnie said...

You'll have to remember all you learned from this because it's beautiful!

Linda said...

Stunning ...... great job with the watercolouring. Thank you for joining in with the Craft Stamper challenge xx

Ardyth said...

This is gorgeous!

shirley-bee said...

Congrats on winning the random prize of DVDs!

Mac Mable said...

Thank you so much...feel so very lucky x

SewPaperPaint said...

I absolutely LOVE this gorgeous stamped beauty! Biggest congrats on your win at Craft Stamper! So well deserved. <3

Mac Mable said...

That is so kind to stop by and offer your congratulations, thank you so much x