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
24 comments:
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.
WOW...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)
Fabulous!
Your 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
Wowza, love the dimension you got with the embossing, this is just beautiful! You should add this to the JUGs gallery for our embossing challenge!
I am constantly amazed at the different techniques crafters use on this marvelous EF! These colors are gorgeous!
Oh my, now THAT'S next level dimension and I love the soft coloring you added on those sunflowers! Just gorgeous, Michele!
Another 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!
This 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!
What a cheerful way to say hello. This is gorgeous, Michele~
My fave color and fave flower all together! Beautiful enough for a frame, a lovely card. TY for sharing, Michele.
The depth and dimension of both color and embossing makes this one gorgeous card, Michele.
The 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!
Beautiful!!! Love your purple sunflowers and the wonderful dimension from the embossing folder. Fabulous card Michele.
Pick 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!
Gorgeous!! 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!!
Gray 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!
So so pretty... and the yellow shadow die is genius, I always go for black (at least it feels that way lol).
Beautiful card Michele. I love the soft shades of purple and orange that you have used for the embossed image. xx
Such a pretty card to start our gallery, Michelle! I especially love how you did the sentiment. Sorry for being so late stopping by, Dave and I were away for his big birthday! Always a pleasure having you in the gallery at Color Hues.
This is BEAUTIFUL! Love the texture and how you brought this weeks colors to life! Thank you so much for playing along with us over at the Color Hues Challenge! 💜💛
So soft and pretty! A great use of the colors by keeping a pastel palette! Beautiful!
Michele your watercolouring is so lovely and perfect with that embossing folder. I have a similar EF and might try your technique with it sometime! You always inspire me my friend!
Wonderful dimension and the colors and application of color is fantastic. So glad your Monday laundry days will be delightful!
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