the impression obsession challenge is ‘favourite technique’ and mine is watercolouring. i used twinkling H2Os to create a wash on some watercolour paper to die cut the petals with the IO hydrangea die (DIE044-Y); i painted the leaves and using the same twinks, i painted the edges of watercolour paper to create the mat and had fun splattering the leftovers on cardstock. finally, i added blue stickles to the petal centres.
i’m also submitting this card to these other challenges:
stamp and create – ready for spring
little red wagon – #226 yearning for spring!
virginia’s vew challenge #1 – watercolouring
loves rubberstamps – anything goes
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Wow, it’s gorgeous! I love all the details, and the colours are so pretty. Lovely effects on the leaves, flower and paper!
Hi there! Beautiful card! I love this wonderful hydrangea and the blues and greens you used are so pretty. Also like your background paper. :) Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Wonderful technique, gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing at Little Red Wagon!
Gorgeous design, I love the die cut flower and your colouring … fantastic! Shirleyx
Wow, Linda! Your Hydrangea is absolutely stunning! The shades of subtle water-coloring really add so much! So glad that you link up to share over Virginia’s View Challenge! Thank you!
Amazing! I took a class with Mitra (I.O.) today, with some of her new dies. Saw this one in her trunk show, but didn’t get it…yet. Love how you have showcased it so beautifully with your fantastic coloring. TFS & Hugs
Ms Linda you must have your mind set on Spring! This card is wonderful with it’s light colors and magnificent coloring!
Well, Linda, as you know . . . I’m a big fan of splats and the Hydrangea is just lovely – so this beautiful card gets my vote!
Hugs, Sarn xxx
what a lovely card. and Big Congrats on your win at IO challenge. well done
thanks pattie and thanks so much for letting me know!
Beautiful!
Love the colors & sparkle!
Such a pretty card Linda! Congratulations on your win!
thanks so much roz!
This is beautiful Linda, love the colours an the splattered background.
B x
Oh this is sooo beautiful. Thanks for joining us at Loves Rubberstamps.
Gorgeous and love all the little flowers. Thanks for joining us here at Loves Rubber Stamps this week. Hope you’ll play along with us again real soon. Good Luck and Tons of Hugs, Dangina
OMGosh this is so beautiful. Love the colors and the great design. Thanks for playing with us over at Loves Rubberstamps!!!