I have enjoyed using my new set by Stampin' Up 'Blooming with Beauty' and have made this card for the Ways to Use it Challenge and the Flourishes Challenge....
For the WT Challenge I used Kraft CS behing the main image and the sponging was done in a colour pretty close to Kraft! I love it with this colour combo and it works so well with this image...our hyderangers are this colour as autumn sets in and foliage everywhere is changing colour and flowers drying and dying!
I have watercoloured the hydrangers and then added Kindy Glitz to the very centre for a bit of sparkle, the way they do when the morning dew has brushed against their petals....the corners done with the SU Eyelet Border Punch, which I used on the top DP. All edges are sponged, I just love this ribbon and have been waiting for a chance to use it - the colours are perfect with these colours..and half beads have been added to the center of each flower, which qualifies it for the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge!
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Fri, May 08, 2009 @ 6:22 AM
Ai yi yi- completely beautiful! Linda, you are getting so much out of this set. I love the sentiment! The edge punch looks great on the DP, and so does the sponging! Gorgeous!!!
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: March 27, 2007 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 899
Fri, May 08, 2009 @ 9:21 AM
Linda, I need to cm to Australia for lessons on coloring and sponging. I will be there as soon as they get the teleportation device figured out..United takes too long.
This is gorgeous! you are a master at that sponging and coloring. TFS
------------------------------ Judy Kell Worry is the darkroom in which negatives develop, have faith and trust in the Lord. ::My Gallery::
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Fri, May 08, 2009 @ 6:51 PM
Linda, this is so BEAUTIFUL! I love that stamp set!! The colors, papers, ribbon, everything is just so beautiful and so "YOU". I love the way you distress a card and it looks so good. When I try, it looks like a muddy mess!!! I'm glad I have yours to look at! TFS!
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