It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! This week the lovely Jaydee is hosting a Clean and Simple Watercolor Challenge. Although my card may not be the cleanest and the simplest, it is indeed watercolored. I hope you enjoy “Watercolored Thoughts of You”.
The finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.
- Faux watercoloring! The Floral Cluster image from Bordering on Romance was inked in Jet Black StazOn and stamped onto Whisper White cardstock. Using Blender Pens, I transferred the following inks: Poppy Parade, Pool Party, and Pear Pizzazz. To shade, I outlined using the corresponding Stampin’ Write Marker and blended with a Blender Pen.
- Double Bow! A sweet Pear Pizzazz double bow, created from Stampin’ Up!’s fabulous Seam Binding, adds a “pop” of contrasting color!
- Fluttering by! A Pool Party butterfly, courtesy of the Beautiful Wings Embosslit, graces the curled end of the Thoughts of You banner. I love stamping sentiments onto textured card stock for a brocade look.
- Pearls! Of course, Pearls are always the perfect finishing touch…whether embellishing the flowers or adding interest to the Tasteful Trim Large Scallop Border!
Today’s card was created for a dear friend of mine who received word this past week, that after winning her battle against breast cancer fourteen years ago, she has bone cancer. It will be hand-delivered, so I have no worries about the embellishments I used. I selected what I knew she would love. She has indeed been in my thoughts and prayers…
As always, your comments are important to me. I do read each and every one of them, so please, won’t you let me know what you think of today’s card? And of course, if you ever have a question about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…
(Mitzi…the background paper on last Sunday’s card was Well Worn.)
Stamp Sets: Bordering on Romance (W 125840, C 125482), Loving Thoughts (W 125843, C 125845); Inks: Jet Black StazOn (101406), Poppy Parade (119782), Pear Pizzazz (119784), Pool Party (122938), Crumb Cake (121030); Stampin’ Write Markers: Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz (123002 – set), Pool Party (119801 – Set); Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Pool Party (122924), Poppy Parade (119793), Lucky Limeade (122926), Textured Whisper White (121078 – Neutrals Collection); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119976), Tasteful Trim Bigz Die (120893), Beautiful Wings Embosslit (118138), Paper Snips (103579), Blender Pens (102845), Sponge Daubers (102892); Glitz and Glam: Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding (122330), Basic Pearls (119247), Large Pearls (125577)
Oh Ann I am running out of words to describe how beautiful your cards are. This one is so stunning with all its the texture and and that fabulous watercolouring! I know your friend will appreciate it and I will keep her in my thoughts. HUGS to you my friend:)
GORGEOUS!! I love how you used the lattice embossing folder to add texture and thank you so much for your tip of outlining the image with the marker and then using the blender pen. I LOVE using the blender pen method with my watercoloring, but hadn’t thought of making a darker outline. Always inspiring…thank you!
GORGEOUS, Ann! Gotta try this…
Your card is perfect for this challnege. I love the clean lines, the colors that you used and oh my goodness your watercoloring is beautiful! I ove your double bow,I’ve never tried that technique.
Mary
An intensity of colour, Ann, perhaps reflecting your intensity of feelings for your friend. Many who read your message will give the gift of prayer for your friend, as did I. My prayer also included asking that you have the strength to depend on God’s love throughout this time with your friend. You’re not alone in this journey. I hope your creativity will continue to give you joy – as it does for so many of us who are blessed to read your blog.
This is so beautiful Ann, love the colors and the pretty flowers
This card is another stunner. I just love to watercolor and play around with all the different effects one can make. I love your attention to the fine details on the card. Each one just builds on the next. Have a great week.
Just gorgeous, Ann! I love the richness of the colors and the textured background. I know your friend will love it. Keeping her in my thoughts! Big hugs, my friend!
This is bright and beautiful, Ann!
My gosh Ann, this is a fabulous card…….!!
Beautiful card Ann ~ praying for your friend ~ I am so sad to hear this news
Gorgeous Card! Love the colors. Thoughts and prayers to your friend.
I think all the good words have been taken. I can only say DITTO to the comments above. I love everything about the card! What a wonderful friend you are to make and deliver such a beautiful card. Prayers going up for your friend.
Ann, this is amazing! The colors, the texture, the ribbon, the pearls…even the layout is perfect. Love the fussy-cut flowers popped over the ribbon. This card is bursting with joy, hope and love for your friend. My thoughts are with you, my friend. xoxo
Gorgeous coloring Ann, and I am continually amazed and in awe of how you use the Lattice Square embossing folder so perfectly to enhance your base pieces. Love th boe double bow-it is beautiful!
Your card and your visit will surely uplift your friend. Thoughts and prayers with her.
Beautiful, Ann! Your watercoloring is AWESOME! Thanks!
If this is a product of your “dry spell” , I don’t think you have anything to worry about. I think the muse is alive and well.
This is so pretty, Ann! I love the colors you chose.
your card is beautiful! the watercoloring is terrific. but i love your colors best!
What a beautiful card!
Beautiful card, Ann! Love the shading you created using the blender pens and the touches with the butterfly and the pearls.
Your friend will treasure it (and more importantly, the thought and friendship that accompanies it).
Whoops – I meant that Miss Daisy is being PUNISHED – we have never punched our little girl! Sigh – fingers dancing over the typewriter keys and going wherever they please! 🙂
Wow! Your mojo got up, danced around and snuggled right in! This is a gorgeous card. Thanks for blessing my day. 🙂
Miss Daisy would say hello – but she almost ran out the door WITHOUT her leash, so she is being punched by not letting her on the computer! :))))))
(woof, woof – waaaay off in the distance)
What can I possibly write that has not already been written, Ann? I will add my prayers for both of you. She is going to love this beautiful card! It will bring joy to her heart and soul every time she looks at it knowing she has such a loving and caring friend. Would it be ok to do cards for her like we did for your neighbor? Take care, Ann
Ann, this is beautiful! I love how you used this image. All the pearls and the bow just add the final “wow” factor! I will be praying for your friend and know your card will mean the world to her.
Definitely a bright, cheery happy card—a nice way to highlight this beautiful stamp set!
just beautiful Ann
Wish I could get my blender pens to cooperate like this! All I get is scrubbed up paper~! So I will just be happy to admire your beautiful watercoloring! This is very pretty!
OH. MY. WOW! That is all.
Wowzers Ann! This is stunning! Absolutely gorgeous!
Clean and simple watercoloring – oh pish posh on the clean and simple! You needed to make this card for yourself as well as your friend. With so many wonderful details to look at, just looking at this card should bring a smile now and then during her illness. She will know you took the time to make this wonderful card just for her. Colleen said it better but my thoughts echo hers. Thoughts and prayers to you and your friend.
Chris R. from Iowa
Ann, the card is beautiful! As long as it is a card you are happy with, that’s the main thing and I know your friend will love it and appreciate it. I’m so sorry that she has been diagnosed with bond cancer after surviving cancer once before.
I look forward to Sundays and I get to se your gorgeous projects! This one is over the top fabulous! 🙂
Ann, your card is simply stunning. Your water colouring is impeccable. I am sure that your friend will appreciate your card and the thoughts and prayers that you are giving her. I also have a friend who is going through the exact same thing under the same circumstances. Providing support and loving thoughts go a long way to may their days brighter. Take care.
I am so sorry for your friend, Ann. There are just no words to express how heavy it makes my heart to hear news like this. I am sure your friend will so appreciate this card, because you made it personally for her. THe bright colors, the pretty “Ann” touches….all are sure to touch her.
Your card is exquisite, as always, and I love YOUR interpretation of CAS! 🙂 Everything about the card is fabulous, but I especially love that the centers of every flower have been adorned.
Prayers for your friend; I think this year at the ACS Relay for Life, I will buy and light a luminary for all the people like her that I will never know, but who are facing a recurrence of this wretched disease–there are three that I’ve read about in the last week. So very sorry; she is blessed to have you as a friend.
This is beautiful, Ann! I’m so sorry your friend now has to deal with this new fight. My prayers for you and her!!
Ann, This is absolutely beautiful! I love every detail you put on the card. I will keep your friend in my prayers.
You sure have an eye for making things work together. This card is no exception. Beautiful! Thanks for the note about last week’s DSP being Well Worn. I especially like that paper, so I don’t know how I missed that. Thanks for responding.
You sure have an eye for making things work together. This card is no exception. Beautiful! Thanks for the note about last week’s DSP being Well Worn. I especially like that paper, so I don’t know how I missed that. Thanks for responding.
So sorry about your friend, Ann. What a beautiful way to show her your concern.
Such a bright and cheery card….one of my faves..
Hi Ann! This is stunning indeed! All that watercoloring is gorgeous. The pretty pops of color really standout and the green bow brings such balance, like leaves on a flower. I’m so sorry to hear the news of your friend. I will lift her up in prayer at church this morning. What a gift to share this beautiful talent of yours to bring a smile to a friend in need. You are a blessing!
Wow, beautiful job on this card Ann
What can I say that everyone else hasn’t already said regarding this BEAUTIFUL card!! You always AMAZE ME with your talent! Your friend will absolutely love it and it will bring a smile to her face and warm feelings into her heart. God Bless your friend and special prayers are being said for her. Have a Spectacular Sunday Ann!
Ann, everytime I think you’ve made my favorite card you come up with another beauty! This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors and how you embossed the panel after stamping the flowers, what great texture! So many wonderful details! I know this is going to mean a lot to your friend to receive something made with such love. You are both in my prayers, I know how hard it is see someone you care about going through a serious illness.
This is a beautiful card Ann. As always, your attention to detail is fabulous. This will certainly bring a smile to your friend’s face.
What a beautiful card. I would have a terrible time giving it away. Maybe I’d send it to myself! It has inspired me to try the watercoloring technique once again.
Such a pretty card! I love the watercolor effect…and the bow is perfect. Isn’t it fun watercoloring with markers?
Ann as usual exquisite card! Love the colors. I wish I could do the blending of colors like you, mine look a mess so I gave up! Sorry to hear about your friend. She will be in my prayers for sure! I know she is going to love this card especially knowing it was made just for her!
First i said a special prayer for your friend and then one for you. You have had a plate full of bad news from friends lately so I felt you needed a little love your way.
Your Mojo is back! I love the cheery colors and the beauty of your card.
Absolutely beautiful. I love how you textured it after stamping and there are so many details. I hope this brings a little sunshine to your friend.
Oh my – where do I start? Except for the bow, none of these are what I’d call my favorite colors but they are truly captivating put together the way you did. The little butterfly plays an amazing part. The scallops, the bow, the pearls, so beautiful, all of it. My best to you and your friend.
Such a Gorgeous card and I’m sure your friend will love it knowing the thought, time and the love that went into it.
Prayers go out to your friend
ColleenB.
Ann this card is so Beautful that it needs to be in a frame. Your friend is going to love all the detail and love that you put into it. The Poppy parade is so pretty together with the pool party! The one little baby butterfly is a cute touch.
Hugs
Shirley