I have been AWOL for a few weeks while helping my sister...boy have I missed looking at and commenting on the cards in the gallery. It was nice to "have to" make a card for this challenge. However, I discovered that the saying "use it or loose it" is actually true. I really strugled with this card. This is a set from my sister. It has 7 stamps that you can arrange however you like. I used 5 of the stamps, used the MISTI to arrange and stamp them, then colored the images with watercolors. That was a mistake...I was already having trouble with this card, so it was not a good idea to choose a medium that is difficult for me like watercolors. Next, I used grey prisma pencils to add shadows. I arranged the lace, pubched leaves, and cheese cloth died with green distress ink. Hopefully, I will get back to making cards and commenting in tge gallery.
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015 GMT Views: 1511
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46782
Thu, Aug 20, 2015 @ 9:46 PM
This is so beautiful Francie!! Can't believe you ever doubted yourself on this one! LOVE the separate little "spaces" for each flower! Loos like a page out of a National Geographic study guide for flowers! Amazing, love it!
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Thu, Aug 20, 2015 @ 9:52 PM
WOW! What amazing watercolor and what an incredible amount of work to do this! This really is so beautiful and love the way you used this set! Your layout is awesome!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131551
Thu, Aug 20, 2015 @ 10:05 PM
Francie!!! I have missed you. It makes me so happy to see this beautiful floral card from you. It almost looks 3D with your amazing shading, and the little corner detail is just fantastic.
Registered: March 20, 2005 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 77633
Fri, Aug 21, 2015 @ 2:03 AM
No shame to this beauty, Francie!!! Use it or lose it does NOT appear on this colorful, bright and happy card. Turned out lovely! .....and, you certainly met the challenge. Welcome back!
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Registered: January 27, 2010 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 51736
Fri, Aug 21, 2015 @ 4:55 AM
I agree with Sabrina - we have missed you Francie. This is a beauty - to be sure. I can see where having the MISTI would make it somewhat easier to accomplish, but the colour and joy comes from you. tfs
Registered: July 30, 2006 Location: Appomattox, VA Posts: 12589
Fri, Aug 21, 2015 @ 5:28 AM
I just love all the different flowers you stamped and how you organized them Francie!! The water color is perfect for this type of card. Very textured!!
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Fri, Aug 21, 2015 @ 5:53 AM
Oh my goodness Francie...we need to have a long talk!!! I am thinking that 'use it or loose it' has a completely different meaning here in the land downunder!! Every inch of this is fabulous and being the proud owner of a Francie Original, I know that this card will be even more spectacular in real life.
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105055
Fri, Aug 21, 2015 @ 10:27 AM
It's really beautiful, Francie!! I love those stamps of flowers, and your card is so "together". Nice to see you in the challenge.
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