Monday, March 3, 2014

MIM #154 & Virginia's View Challenge #1

There's a new challenge blog I wanted to play, 
and the challenge is watercolors. 
LOVE!
Virginia's View Challenge #1



Sample beauties, and she gives a great bunch of tips to those new to watercoloring.


I did use watercolor paper as she suggested, and stamped my vases first
with clear embossing, then began wet on wet for the background.
Then I added PTI's Delightful Dahlias in Berry sorbet, then Pure Poppy, both misted to give
a more watery feel. Same with the leaves.
Stems from PTI's Mum's the Word
Sentiment: PTI Think Big Favorites #19
I Stickled the center of my flowers, mounted on PTI card stocks: Limeaid Ice & Tropical Teal.
I'm also playing along with this week's MIM, with Erin Lincoln
showing us how to use color & texture for One Layer Cards.
I rarely do a one layer, can you believe it?
So Intrigued with the construct of cards, with all the possibilities. I seem to dream in layers!


Might be a bit hard to see, but center vase is solid.
Also sentiment is a purple emboss.



36 comments:

  1. I LOVE this card! What a fantastic job of watercolouring! Woo hoo!

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  2. Wow, this is stunning. I love all the color.
    Ang

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  3. This one layer shows so much depth and interest! It's absolutely delightful, Nancy! I think you should frame it! I can't believe that you actually painted the flowers and background! Truly artful! I am so pleased that the V.V. Challenge prompted you to try something new...and this is what it's all about! Thank you so much for making my day :)

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    1. correction: Your "stamped flowers with misting" really have that lovely watery effect!

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  4. This is so beautiful!!

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  5. Gorgeous card! I love the watercolor effect too!

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  6. Oh my goodness ...Nancy you amaze me every time I come here! This is beautiful ...looks like a painting and one layer!
    I did see this challenge and can't wait to play but I think you have already won:)

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  7. Nancy this is absolutely gorgeous! You have inspired me today :)

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  8. Stunning Nancy...watercoloring is definitely your thing!! :0)

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  9. Holy cow! That is the most beautifully painted card. ever. That one deserves a frame!

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  10. Gorgeous, tons of depth for a one layer card, LOVE it!

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  11. Nancy, this is so gorgeous. I love the watercolor look. You did an amazing job. You should link this up to One Layer Simplicity Challenge as it is Just Add Water: http://onelayersimplicitychallenge.blogspot.com/

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  12. Wow! This is incredible! It's a piece of art. :D

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  13. beautiful card - love the watercolouring

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  14. Love the way those vases turned out!

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  15. Beautiful water coloring Nancy! Love the bold colors...

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  16. Oh Nancy, I really LOVE how your water coloring looks on this card~ You should definitely frame it!

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  17. Such an artist. Love your card. I need to practice my water coloring, never get one that good.

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  18. This should be framed - what a stunning watercolored card! LOVE the vibrant colors Nancy.

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  19. Beautiful. those watercolors look awesome.

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  20. Beautiful, Nancy! Your vases are amazing!

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  21. Absolutely gorgeous! Love the background, vases, and flowers! Truly, a wonderful art creation...well done!

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  22. This is absolutely incredible Nancy~WOW!!! I'll have to check out that technique!

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  23. Wow the watercolor is just beautiful.

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  24. Nancy, this is stunning! A watercolor work of art!

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  25. this card is absolutly wonderful, love the group of vases in the front, perfect card !

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  26. This is an amazing card...i visited your blog several times to have a look at it. Beautiful.

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    1. https://www.facebook.com/periwinkle.creations.handmade?ref=hl
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