Thursday, May 30, 2013

Anything Goes!

Hi all!

Just popping in to share a card I made for a couple of challenges. If you head over to the Simon Says Stamp! blog and to the Word Art Wednesday site, you'll see they both have "anything goes" challenges. The Word Art site just asks that you also include an encouraging/uplifting message with your card. Here's my card:


I started out with some watercolor paper and stamped the image. (I don't know who made the stamp--it was a gift from a friend that wasn't stamping anymore and she gave me all her stuff and there's no company info on the stamp.) I stamped it using Versafine ink and then used some distress ink to color the sky. I then colored in the image using my inktense watercolor pencils. After mounting it on the red cardstock, I wanted to add more depth to the image so I inked the edges lightly with some distress ink and then masked the image and stamped some script writing around the image. (You can barely see it b/c of the texture of the watercolor paper but it did add some depth to the card.) The center of the flowers also has some stickles--who doesn't want a little extra shine, right? I then added some twine and a decorative edge and mounted it to the card base. The sentiment is from Skipping Stones and I like picturing the person smiling when they get this card.

Have a wonderful Thursday!
Pat

7 comments:

  1. I see the most beautiful card that would have hung happilyin any Ming dynasty hall.
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful artwork with us during these last days of May.
    Abundant Blessings,
    Carole Robb Bisson
    Word Art Wednesday

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    1. Thanks for the sweet comment, Carole! You made my day! Have a blessed weekend!

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  2. This is absolutely GORGEOUS! Great colors and such a sweet feel to this lovely piece of art. Thanks for stopping by to share with us this week, and please join us again soon.
    Blessings to you,
    Karen
    Word Art Wednesday

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    1. Thanks for the sweet comments, Karen! They brought a smile to my face...

      Have a great weekend!

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  3. Very nice card!
    Can you please you on my blog ... and if you want please you can become a Member?

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    1. Thanks for the comment, Alexander! It's nice to meet you...Feel free to join my blog, too, if you'd like. :) Keep crafting!

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  4. Fabulous card! Gorgeous flowers! Thanks for joining us for the Simon Says Stamp Challenge!

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