The start with, on an acrylic block I worked out the general areas I wanted inked and smooshed with distress inks then dried it, splashed watered down Perfect Pearls around a bit, and dried it again. Then I printed the image. I painted in areas of flowers/leaves, sponged on areas of stonework, adding shading with a brush. I then used a stencil to sponge in some stone path texture. The iridescent pearly bits don't show in the photo at all. Edges are distressed. Sentiment added and some pearly sequins for sparkle. Thanks Ike for the great image.
I really like the result.
Image: Ikes Art
Sentiment: Finnabair
Stamp: Kaisercraft
Shared on challenges:
colourcrazy-13-anything-goes-colouring
crafterscastleapril-challenge-spring or distressed
sirstampalot-april-showers-bring-may-flowers
pattiescreations-157-flowers
daranddiane-watercolor
simon-says-no-designer-paper
digichoosday-15-anything goes
ikesworld-challenges-119-d-for-die/anything goes
thecraftyaddicts-59-AG/in the pink
WOW what a beautiful design! How clever of you to enlarge it to make it off the edge! Looks awesome and very 'artsy' ... love it! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Watercolor’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Carol, this is beautiful! I love that smooshed look you achieved. Thanks for joining us at Colour Crazy Challenges. Julie O, DT member
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous effect that you created on this floral card - it is amazing. Thanks so much for joining us this time at the Colour Crazy Craft Challenge. I hope to see your work again soon, Elizabeth (DT)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blooms Carol, that pot would certainly brighten up your patio, many thanks for joining in with our 'Sowers and Flowers' theme at Stamping Sensations challenge.
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WOW WOW WOW absolutely stunning, I love your card ... so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYOWZA! Your cup (aka urn) runneth over! How magnificent! Those blossoms are beyond beautiful, I adore your water coloring technique. Simply Splendid! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Double D, Water Color Challenge, Donna, DT Member.
ReplyDeleteStunning Carol, you make the most wonderful designs, I love this.xx
ReplyDeleteWOW stunning and beautiful image love the watercolour effect and delicate stencilling-love it.
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Lovely inking on your beautiful pot of flowers
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Fabulous creation, love how you have placed the image over the edge and the soft water colouring is so eye catching. Thank you for joining us this month at IKEsWORLD, hugs Mimi xxxx
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness - that is really fabulous. I love the colours and the idea to enlarge it is amazing.
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So very beautiful!!! I love the watercolor look. Thank you so much for entering our challenge at Crafter's Castle this month....good luck :)
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This is so beautiful! It goes perfect with our current challenge “Flowers” at Patties Creations Design Challenge. Thanks for joining us…
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Beautiful! Thanks so much for participating in the PaperCraft Challenge this time and good luck :)
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