I chose FLOWER, everyone loves flowers, so we are expecting to see a beautiful array of flowers over the next two weeks.
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I like to experiment, make a mess and play with my craft stash, this card is the result of a play session. Speaking to newbies rather than those experienced crafters, many times when you know what you want to achieve but it just doesn't happen, please don't despair. The card above was the fourth attempt for me.
I added water to my two chosen colours of H2Os though any mica pigment medium would work as well.
I added the paints directly onto the stamp, from La Blanche, sprayed water onto it, to give a watercolour effect. I then stamped it directly onto the card, this is the second generation stamping. (I stamped it twice). first on copy paper them onto the card. Please do have a go sometime, enjoy playing. We are all looking forward to seeing your CAS Flower projects.
Beautiful Card Caz. Love the soft effect you have achieved. I really enjoyed reading your post. You are absolutely right. You just need to play with your stash. I have found sometimes if I cant achieve the look I want I try different inks on different cardstock. They all work so differently together.
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The soft stamping looks beautiful with the H2Os, Caz. Great choice of code word too.
ReplyDeleteGreat technique, Caz, thanks for sharing. I adore this card. You have chosen a great code word and done it justice! xx
ReplyDeleteI love this soft painted flower Caz. I never think to paint on my H20's onto my stamp before stamping and need to give it a try. I loved your code word!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, soft, shimmery image ... just lovely! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteLovely delicate card.
ReplyDeleteHi Caz. Lovely and soft watercolor flower. You are so right about trying new things and all the learning that goes with it ... sometimes it takes time and a few attempts to achieve the look you want - but that is half the fun :) Great code word ... looking forward to seeing a gallery of beautiful flowers at ATCAS. Loll xx
ReplyDeleteA truly beautiful card Caz. So soft and pretty. Michelle x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Caz. Love the effect you've achieved - so soft and lovely. Sorry to hear you're leaving us - you'll be missed!
ReplyDeleteKaren x
CAZ, your soft colors are amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!
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Christine
You've picked a perfect word for Spring, Caz, and your card is breathtaking! Thank you for sharing the technique and your words of encouragement which we can all use at times, whether old goats (speaking of myself) or newbies! You will be missed on the DT at ATCAS!!
ReplyDeleteCaz, I love the look you got from your little experimentation. lol The colors look great together on your flower!
ReplyDeleteI loved the technique you used, and can't wait to give it a try. So tickled that I came across your blog yesterday, and could not wait to play along with this challenge. Your card was the first thing to really catch my eye. So lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Caz, love the technique you have used and the effect, so elegant!
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