This is for Amy's DTGD11PickleTree challenge. I think this big sunflower image is so pretty and stands alone beautifully on the clean and simple background. The sunflower was stamped on watercolor paper, painted with reinker mixed with water and cut out to pop up. I added texture to the background by embossing the main card layer with dots and crimping the white strip behind the flower. The white pinked edges add one more element of contrast between the white and marigold papers. I like the Just Because sentiment because it leaves this card open to be used for any kind of occasion.
My blog: http://kittiekraft.typepad.com/kittiekraft/
Stamps: Rubbernecker Sunflower 531-05, Just Because 565-22
Paper: Marigold Morning, White, Watercolor
Ink: Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge, Forest Moss, Black Versafine
Accessories: Crimper, Embossing Folder, Pinking Shears, Nestabilities Tag Die, Snips, Brush, Glue Dots
Registered: August 6, 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 6351
Fri, Aug 05, 2011 @ 3:17 PM
Absolutely beautiful, Kittie! Your watercoloring is always a delight! I love all the texture you added, too. It enhances without overpowering that beautiful sunflower! Thanks so much for making a sample for my challenge!