Playing With Watercolors, Part 2

I have a really bright and cheerful card for you today... three, actually.  I love these colors together and can't begin to tell you how much fun it is to play with them on watercolor paper. 

Aren't these colors pretty together?  I've used Crushed Curry, Watermelon Wonder and Tangerine Tango.

I stamped and sponged the inside of the card and the corner of the envelope.

This card has the same colors, only I've applied them to be much lighter and then did a lot of blotting to lighten them even more.

To get the water spots... it's just that... water spots:)  I spritzed some water into the palm of my hand and then flicked it onto the paper.  As it dries, it removes more of the color.  The joy of creating cards with these techniques is that you get a different result each and every time.  It's always a surprise and always fun! 

Well... my next post will be starting a little series to introduce you to the new In Colors and show you my take on playing with these colors.  I'm still trying to choose a favorite.  I have lots of fun in store for your stamping inspiration, so be sure to come on back and check it out.

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Getting Your Sparkle On, Part 10

As promised, today's card features Iridescent Ice, Wink of Stella and Glitter Ribbon.  It is covered with sparkle!  

This card is actually a similar version to the card in my previous post.  I used the Washi Label Punch to punch out my greeting and then sponged around it before attaching it with dimensionals.

I cut out the flower, colored it, attached it with dimensionals and then added Wink of Stella to the blossom.  You can actually see a little bit of the Iridescent Ice in the background on the close-up.  As you know, it'd so difficult to capture the true beauty of the sparkle in a photo.

I love this paper and love the card.  Compare it to my previous card and you can see what a difference the color of the mat makes when using the same DSP design.  This one is also one of my favorites.

Next up...
a really simple card, using Wink of Stella.  See you then!

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Getting Your Sparkle On, Part 9

Let's continue our sparkle series with some more beautiful Wink of Stella and some sprinkles of rhinestones.  Bring on the sparkle!  Today's card is one of my favorites.  

I cut the tag from watercolor paper, splashed on a bit of color for the background (with my Aqua Painter), and then embossed my flower and colored it in.

Once my flower was dry, I added Wink of Stella to the blossom on the flower and then added a sprinkling of rhinestones.  Notice the ribbon technique.  This is one that was in my Ribbon Techniques Album.  Click this link to see it.

I'm sorry the sparkle doesn't show up much on the flower blossom, but it's there and is very pretty in real life.  It's just such a great way to add a subtle touch of gorgeous sparkle... and so easy.  I'm kind of finding myself wanting to put it on most everything... Hee, hee!

Next up...
Iridescent Ice, Wink of Stella and Glitter Ribbon.  See you then!

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Getting Your Sparkle On, Part 5

Today, I have more watercolor for you and a generous dose of Wink of Stella on a beautiful flower.  Let's jump right in for some more sparkle fun.

Isn't this DSP just gorgeous?  I cut a circle from watercolor paper, stamped and embossed the image. 

Using the Aqua Painter, I colored in the image.  Once it was dry, I added Wink of Stella to all the flower.  I did not do the leaves, because I wanted some contrast in colors and textures.

To make a 'mat' around the circle, I added some VersaMark ink (direct to paper technique) around the edges and embossed with gold EP.  I intentionally left it irregular, to add more artistic interest.  I finished off the card with 3 little rhinestones for some added sparkle.  I love how this one turned out.

I'm just getting going on all the sparkle fun, so keep coming back for more!  
Next up...
How about some Iridescent Ice and rhinestones?  
     Super sparkle and super fun!

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Getting Your Sparkle On, Part 2

Today's sparkle card has 3 elements of sparkle goodness.

The sparkle features are:
1.  Gold Embossing.
2.  Shiny gold ribbon.
3.  Crystal Effects.

The Crystal Effects element is used to add a layer of shine to the flower.  Crystal Effects can be used to give sparkle or shine in several ways, in addition to being a great adhesive.  I think I'll need to revisit this wonderful product in a future post, to share more ideas on using it.

I cut the focal piece from watercolor paper and then added a bit of watercolor background, using Watermelon Wonder reinker and an Aqua Painter.

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