It’s Thursday, and time to play with the Pals at Pals Paper Arts. This week we are hosting a cheerful “Color Challenge”: Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze, and So Saffron. How fun is this! I pulled out one of my favorite stamps, Bordering on Romance, and went to town watercoloring! I hope you enjoy today’s card…and that you do indeed “Live in the sunshine”.
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Selecting a Sentiment
The finished card measured 4-1/4″ wide x 5-1/2″ long.
- Go with the faux! Faux watercoloring is so easy with Blender Pens and inks. I just touch the tip of the pen to the pad, test the intensity of the color on scratch paper, and “paint” away! Inks used include Calypso Coral, So Saffron, Baja Breeze, and Pear Pizzazz! My secret to shading? I simply outline with the coordinating Stampin’ Write Marker, and blend with a Blender Pen!
- “Pair-the-phrase”! Pair a sweet color combination with a sweet phrase! With a card that exudes sunniness, what could be a better fit than “Live in the sunshine” from the Pursuit of Happiness stamp set! Of course, everything looks better with a healthy helping of pearls, which coordinate perfectly with the Oval Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder!
Fixing a Boo-Boo
I was pearl dysfunctional (gasp!), and had trouble getting my pearls straight, as you can see in the picture below. So I added a little distraction in the form of a Baja Breeze 1/8″ Taffeta mini-bow. Even though I am not a fan of the mini-bow, it definitely improved the look of the sentiment…I think???
I am so happy that Bordering on Romance made the carryover list. This is a set that I just recently discovered, even though I’ve had it since it became available. Just looking at it in its case, it never calls to me. BUT, when watercolored, it comes to life! What do you think of today’s card? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? And of course, if you ever have a question about the cards that I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…
Stamp Sets: Bordering on Romance (W 125480, C 125482), Pursuit of Happiness (W 121907, C 121970); Inks: Jet Black StazOn (101406), Baja Breeze (111833), Pear Pizzazz (119784), Calypso Coral (122939), So Saffron (105213); Stampin’ Write Markers: Baja Breeze (120965), Pear Pizzazz (119801), Calypso Coral (123002), So Saffron (105114); Designer Series Paper: Twitterpated (125406); Card Stock: So Saffron (105118), Calypso Coral (122925), Whisper White (100730); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Oval Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (123130), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275), Extra Large Oval Punch (119859), Blender Pens (102845); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247), Baja Breeze 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (122964), Calypso Coral 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon (122976)
fabulous card Ann ~ LOVE LOVE LOVE the colouring you’ve done using the Bordering on Romance stamp set!!!! okay…so I guess I do NEED to purchase this one too, I was on the fence until Now!!!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful gift of creativity ~ enjoy your day!
How is Muffy doing today?
This is awesome! I love that stamp, and the way you colored the flowers. I saw some annuals today at the garden center that remind me of yours. š
Your watercoloring (faux ou vrai) is fabulous. The colors and coloring are gorgeous. The bow is a perfect adornment with the pretty embossed oval and pearls.
My gosh! If it wasn’t for the pearls, I wouldn’t have guessed it was your card! So C&S (at least for you!) but exquisite watercoloring. Okay, maybe that was the other give away!
Wow, Beautiful!
Love the coloring of the flowers!
Love the details on the oval!
It must have been all the wooden shoes klompin around the festival or that horrendous wind today – I had to look at the photo a couple times to see where the pearls weren’t perfect as you describe. I would have not noticed and the bow sort of adds a little extra too. I love the teeny flowers with the pearls in the center – just too cute. Now, what about Miss Muffy???? Inquiring minds want to know!
Chris R. from Iowa
This is beautiful Ann. You do such a great job watercoloring.
I never noticed your “flaw” until you said something. I do like the bow, however. It just completes the look. You met the challenge well with your selected stamp sets and LO.
Ann, your coloring is gorgeous! I love the pearls. I thought it was interesting where you select a sentiment that goes with the colors and feeling of the card. Thanks for the tip. Rhonda
I LOVE this card! The colors are so fresh and I am over the moon that these are all continuing into the new catalog. š love love love. That is all.
Love your card, Ann. That was one of my favorite sets from the Mini. You are a master watercolorist! Looking forward to your share of you new toys!
When it comes to water coloring you always do a beautiful job. I love that you added so many tiny pearls it really adds to that WOW factor of your card .Love the clors that PPA chose and how you worked them al together so beautifully.
Mary
Your water coloring is just beautiful. I love it! And of course the pearls really set off that oval!
Ann you are WAY too hard on yourself. I never would have noticed a thing… it’s gorgeous. besides… anything with that MANY pearls has got to be GORGEGOUS! hugs.
Ann you are WAY too hard on yourself. I never would have noticed a thing… it’s gorgeous. besides… anything with that MANY pearls has got to be GORGEGOUS! hugs.
your card is beautiful. i didn’t get bordering on romance for a while and now i just love it!
these colors are gorgeous together!
PRETTY!!! I can see where those pearls would have been a pain in the BUTT!!! Great job covering up the booboo!
And…LOVE this colour combo! Might just play along…if I can fid a spare 30 seconds! GAH!
AMAZING! That’s all I have to say! No it’s not, I’d love to absorb your talent through osmosis!!
Beautiful card Ann. Your oops was only a sign of creativity and uniqueness. Didn’t even notice until I read your comments.
Ann, *love* your style! The pearls are perfectly aligned. So pretty!
Um…nice card but what about Muffy?!?! No, really…the card is gorgeous. Love the pearls! š But you just can’t give us a teaser like that!
So pretty! I too have this set and have not inked it up yet. It’s nice to see what can be done with it. I will have to try this with it. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Beautiful card as always! I need to ink up this stamp set. What about Muffy? Love hearing about the dogs.
i’m chuckling over your “distraction.” LOL. gorgeous card. the pearls look amazing with the oval embossing folder! hugs, m
Gorgeous as always, Ann!! The water color is spot on, and what a great color combo to play with.
This is one of my favorite stamp sets too. Thanks for the shading tip on using markers to outline the “watercolor” shading with ink pads and blender pens. Can’t wait to try that. Love the color combination as well. Always love to see your art work.
Hi Ann! Oh, this is gorgeous! I love the watercoloring and yours is perfection. I like how you stamped the image several times, almost looking like dsp. The sentiment is heavenly with the pearls and embossed piece behind it. Your card is stunning and will certainly brighten the day of the one receiving it.
Lovely card as usual, but what about Muffy?
Hi Ann! I would love a tutorial on how you made the red layer behind the sentiment!!
**JORJUS CARD**!!
Muffy’s Puppy? Love this, the colors are so beautiful. I am so glad this carried over as well, I need to get mine inky
Your water coloring and your pearls are impeccable!!
This is a bright and cherry card, Ann. Who would have known the pearls were off? Not sure what that sweet bow is covering up! š
I know I don’t post often but when I saw this card I just have to! This card is by far one of my favorites you have EVER done! This card is simply BEAUTIFUL!!! Great Job. I love your blog and never miss a post. (love the doggie conversations too!)
Have a great day!
Love the card, never saw this stamp set in this way….very nice. Would never have seen the pearls being crooked, if you had not mentioned it. Now what about Muffy’s puppy? I read this post 3 times and did not see anything about Muffy….sad.
Love the card and the color combo – but what about Muffy’s puppy???
This is beautiful. Love the colors! They work perfect with this set. I liked the addition of the bow but I don’t think I would have noticed anything off about the pearls. Where is Muffy’s puppy?
Very pretty!
Bright and beautiful! Your watercoloring is wonderful! My blender pens just don’t cooperate – I think it is operator error!
I wouldn’t have noticed the pearls if you hadn’t said anything. I’m going to have to order Bordering on Romance….your beautiful watercoloring convinced me!
Wow! What a beautiful card! Pretty color combo! Your watercoloring is awesome and thanks for the tips on how you achieve your look! And I couldn’t tell anything was wrong with the pearls either until you said something! The bow adds the perfect touch! And yes, what happened to Muffy’s puppy?
I love this stamp set too! Beautiful card and layout, Ann! Love your pearl ‘frame’!!! You must purchase pearls by the case load, Girl! š
Gorgeous and the bow is absolutely essential!! But what about Muffy’s puppy???
Gorgeous card and adding the bow really added a very nice touch to your card.
ColleenB.
Hi Ann…such a beautiful card today. I am happy this stamp set made it to the carry over list.
Great work with watercoloring the images. It really made the card so special.
Such a pretty card and reinforces why I MUST have this stamp set!! I thought the little bow was a perfect touch. Love the color combo.
Beautiful! And if you hadn’t said anything about the pearls not being straight, I wouldn’t have even noticed it. This is a very pretty color combo and you certainly have nailed it wonderfully. Thanks!