This card took some time....three challenges, I guess it would. I'm very pleased with it irl, I wish you could see the background, it glows because of the Cosmic Shimmer wc paints. I'm so pleased to be participating in the new Wednesday challenge: watercoloring. Not my forte but I'll try anything.
I used yesterday's sketch and the new watercolor challenge and today's WT (bleach). Trial and error with the wc background, using acetate dipped in the DOx sprays and then the Cosmic Shimmer wc paints. Drying in between. At first it was a hot mess but it improved and then adding the shimmery paint gave it so much depth. I did two panels because I wasn't sure what I was doing so I stamped with the bleach on one of them. No idea why I got that light aqua color from the bleach but I'll take it. I also used the smallest stamp to stamp with black to give the 'flowers' or whatever they are a focal point. The three strips were created from something I tried last week with little success; putting Versamark through a stencil, using the stencil for embossing and then adding chalks. I forget what challenge that was for but I saved what I thought was a failure and cut the strips from that. Adds nice texture. I had the 'BREATHE' stamp out because I added it to the Tuesday teaparty card for Melanie before mailing it so i thought I'd add it here too. Grab what is closest!!!! My craft area in my dungeon is a mess, not just from today, and I run out of energy to clean and organize it.
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Thu, Jun 04, 2020 @ 9:51 AM
*LOVE* those gorgeous mish mash of colour doing their dance! I think never giving up is the operative word here. I’ve scrolled up at least 4 times to catch different bits. This is a wonderful work of he[ART].
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Oh, I love that you combined challenges! So exciting to see your card in the first WCW Challenge! Woohoo! Great combination of colors! It is really fascinating how the bleach changes colors. I actually started to see some purple in my background before it dried to a lighter blue. Fascinating! I especially LOVE your sentiment today. Such a good reminder! I don't have cable or an antenna so no tv other than streaming but I still get some news on my phone and computer so just seeing that word on your card reminded me to take a deep breath! TFS!
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Thu, Jun 04, 2020 @ 10:34 AM
What a beauty!! I love the bg......so interesting....but IRL it must be gorgeous! Good for you, doing 3 challenges in one, and joining a new challenge. Right on, girl!
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Thu, Jun 04, 2020 @ 11:10 AM
Such a great mix of colors in that background, Jean. And, I love aqua so the bleach did just the right thing as far as I am concerned. I'm so happy you played in the watercolor challenge along with all the others.
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Thu, Jun 04, 2020 @ 2:37 PM
New challenge?? I need to check that!! I saw some cards with the WC keywords, anyway, this card looks terrific Jean, stunning background and great use from the bleach