A Softer Look

I used the powdered watercolors the same way on this flower as I did for yesterday's flower.  This time the result was softer and more blended.  I'm guessing there was maybe more water or maybe a finer grind of the powder--or both.  Totally random and marvelous--if you like that sort of thing.  Those colors are making me look good.  Well, maybe only gooder.

Speckled

Remember those powdered watercolors I tried?  I also used them for this flower.  It was stamped on white cardstock and I applied water to the iamge using a brush.  The powdered color was sprinkled on and then spread with the wet brush.  This is totally random, of course, and suits my lack of talent with watercolor.

One Last Window

The purple paper on the interior had a nice iridescence and some texture.  This time I put all of flowers on the card front and just had a butterfly on the card interior.  Flowers and leaves are die cut, with centers punched from silver paper.  This design has potential for all types of themes and color schemes and the window shape can be determined by your dies.  Are you inspired yet?

Wreaths Everywhere

Here's one last wreath card in dark purple and green.  The border is punched and I added satin ribbon.  The window piece is popped up.

"Wreath" make me think I should start making some Christmas cards.  Will need more than ever this year and I missed my traditional "Christmas In July" start.  I don't do well with the last-minute stress so need an early start.  I think I had a late start last year, too.  It always works out.

More Window Peeking

The background paper for this window card led me to a more rustic look.  I used old book pages to die cut the flowers and added some Distress Ink coloring.  Smaller punched flowers and pearls were added for more embellishment and leaves were die cut.

Powdered Watercolors

When I learned that powdered watercolors were available I thought I needed to try them out.  In this case I stamped the flowers, added the powder to some water and applied the color to the flowers with a brush--pretty much like traditional watercoloring.  I have the Brusho Crystal Colors and they are quite vibrant and easy to use.  There's a black which I diluted quite a bit for the shadowing and then I splattered some of it on the background.  Unfortunately this new product didn't improve my watercolor skills.  But they are still fun and I'll show you some other effects in the future.

Jewel Tones

Here's another wreath design made with peg stamps.  This time I chose jewel toned colors and cut the window from an embellished piece of cardstock that is popped up.  I added a ribbon bow and two layers of ribbon at the bottom.  I like the addition of the embossing--gives it a bit of softness, or something.