I made this card for the letter M Alphabet Challenge. The M in this card is the Tim Holtz Mowed Lawn ink I used for the leaves. I rarely (never) make a one layer card, but the person I am sending this card to prefers one layer cards so this was my opportunity. I stamped the flower image and water colored it with Distress Inks. Once the image was dry, then I die cut a rectangle from masking paper and placed this around the flower image. Then, using Tim Holtz antique linen and tea dyed inks, sponged around the flowers and leaves. Removed the mask, then stamped the sentiment. Water coloring is not my strong suit at all, but I want to keep trying in order to improve. Thank you for looking today. ~Karen.
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 GMT Views: 626
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Registered: November 7, 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 39218
Wed, Jun 12, 2019 @ 8:21 AM
This is beautiful, Karen! I think your watercoloring looks great and this is a beautiful one layer card. The recipient will be well pleased by it, I should think. Beautiful sponging around your focal image and sentiment. Just beautiful!
Oh, Karen, you did beautifully watercoloring and masking and sponging this lovely card! Your friend will appreciate it. I have a hard time with one layer cards! Hugs!
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Registered: May 12, 2016 Location: NW Wisconsin Posts: 8485
Wed, Jun 12, 2019 @ 11:02 AM
Karen, your watercolored bouquet is so very lovely and you definitely have a good eye for the technique! What a splendid sponged background to really make this bouquet pop!!
Fabulous card my friend!
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Wed, Jun 12, 2019 @ 6:46 PM
Such a beautiful card, Karen! Your watercoloring is gorgeous, and you did a fantastic job with a one-layer card!
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Registered: October 5, 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 15790
Wed, Jun 12, 2019 @ 8:48 PM
This is a gorgeous one layer card and I am sure that they will love it!! What a fabulous idea for the sponged background and love your sweet bouquet of flowers- great job!!