This week's color challenge is being brought to you by yours truly to use More Old Muse: More Mustard, Old Olive, and Midnight Muse. Dessert option is watercoloring.
I watercolored my bird and my background. I used a direct to paper technique for the background, running my More Mustard and Old Olive ink pads across my card stock and then applied a light spritzing of water. Once dried, I stamped the Inspired by Nature image with Midnight Muse.
I used my bird punch for the bird and leaf branch, watercoloring him with reinkers and a watercolor brush. I sponged the edges with Midnight Muse for definition.
I love how vivid and rich these colors are together! I look forward to seeing what you create!
Date: Monday, February 25, 2013 GMT Views: 3477
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Wed, Feb 27, 2013 @ 6:32 AM
For your first CC hosting you brought gorgeous colors to the table. I'm just sorry I can't play, but this is one I will visit when able. Your w/c technique is wonderful and one of my favs. Into my favs with this beauty.
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Wed, Feb 27, 2013 @ 5:20 PM
How gorgeous!! LOVE your artistic bg and sweet bird, so creative and beautiful!!
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Thu, Feb 28, 2013 @ 1:12 PM
Congrats on your first cc, and what wonderful colors you chose too! And your card using the challenge colors is gorgeous. So vibrant and fresh. Love it!!!!
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