My friend Marcia is the host at Color Hues #129, and she picked a wonderful color combo for us to play cards with...
Once again, I reached for my watercolors - this time my Distress reinkers, and a gorgeous SU! 3D Sunflower embossing folder! It turned out just like I wanted it to with lots of dimension because I used watercolor paper!
I added just a touch of grey to the 'greenery' to stay within their rules.
Finishing it off with a sweet HELLO from The Stamp Market
tied with a little piece of linen thread from my friend LeAnne.
Thanks, Marcia for these pretty colors - I used Wilted Violet, Villainous Potion, and Dried Marigold inks.
Tom and I finally finished up the little renovation/update to my tiny little laundry room and I have to say it makes me a little bit happier to do that chore... what can I say - I'm a cheap date! lol
=] Michele
oh my gosh this is GORGEOUS. I have to get that ef out to play. I may have to case you. this is top 3 of my faves.
ReplyDeleteWOW...even though I saw a sneak peek of this card in process, it turned out so much prettier than I could have imagined Michele!! Never would have thought of purple sunflowers, but it totally works and I'm loving it! I love all the dimension the embossing folder gives too! A+ on this one my friend...just STUNNING!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Color Hues!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning! I love Marcia's colors, and this folder was definitely made for it. Beautiful choice, Michele. As for the laundry room - YAY!!! While I didn't peek in it while I was there, I know it's been a big frustration. Hopefully you didn't have to lose too much room on the other side of the wall... But I'm definitely happy that you can tolerate it a bit more
ReplyDeleteWowza, love the dimension you got with the embossing, this is just beautiful! You should add this to the JUGs gallery for our embossing challenge!
ReplyDeleteI am constantly amazed at the different techniques crafters use on this marvelous EF! These colors are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh my, now THAT'S next level dimension and I love the soft coloring you added on those sunflowers! Just gorgeous, Michele!
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous card, Michele! I just pulled out an embossing folder to stencil, and your beautiful soft colors are inspiring me. Thanks for sharing with us at Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO beautiful, Michele. Wow! And congrats on the update to your laundry room. Anything to make that chore a little better is a-okay!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheerful way to say hello. This is gorgeous, Michele~
ReplyDeleteMy fave color and fave flower all together! Beautiful enough for a frame, a lovely card. TY for sharing, Michele.
ReplyDeleteThe depth and dimension of both color and embossing makes this one gorgeous card, Michele.
ReplyDeleteThe beauty of those violet sunflowers cannot be denied! You had me at the embossing, and then you took it next level with your watercolor and the stacked sentiment. Gorgeous, Michele!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! Love your purple sunflowers and the wonderful dimension from the embossing folder. Fabulous card Michele.
ReplyDeletePick my jaw up off the floor!!! This is GORGEOUS, my friend! Wonderful watercoloring on this fabulous embossing! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Color Hues! What a great use of these colors!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I have that embossed folder so this is going right into my inspiration folder; however, I know that I couldn't possibly create the same beautifully colored flowers that you did!!
ReplyDeleteGray for the greenery is a fabulous idea! I adore the dimension on this. I've been using watercolor paper as my card base recently but haven't tried embossing it yet. This is beautiful! Thanks for playing with Color Hues Michele!
ReplyDeleteSo so pretty... and the yellow shadow die is genius, I always go for black (at least it feels that way lol).
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