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Sunday, May 3, 2015

Watercolor Weekend

Hello Everyone!

Thanks for stopping by today. What a fabulous weekend! First, I tried a new technique for me...Watercolor "Smooshing". Fun, yet a little messy! Then, I went shopping with my hubby and daughter  Boy, did I make out like a bandit! I found so many great deals that I spent my entire craft budget for this month. That's okay because I have so much in my stash I could go without buying for 6 months and probably still have enough supplies.

I decided I was going to start trying some new techniques and I sure am glad I did. I watched a video on PaperTrey Ink called Watercolor SmooshingI got a bit carried away and made a few different cards once I got the hang of using the inks.

First...
I created the background on Strathmore watercolor paper using Tim Holtz Distress inks (Picked Raspberry, Spun Sugar, and Faded Jeans). Hello was cut at 6" with my Cricut Expression ~ Wild Card cartridge. The Jenni Bowlin butterfly was mounted on a pop dot. 

Second...
Another "smooshing" background using Tim Holtz Dusty Concord and Spun Sugar ink. I created the watercolor the same way, but the effect on the paper sure looks different. I added some eggplant colored flowers along the left side. The sentiment is by Hampton Arts. What do you think?

Third...
I actually used a different technique for this one. I heat embossed the background with VersaMark watermark ink and clear embossing powder (I used Clear Recollections.). Then I used watercolor paint from Artist's Loft (Michaels). I stamped a sentiment in black on a pennant along with some sequins scattered.
Hope you enjoy your upcoming week! I am going to be busy, but I have a few more ideas just waiting to be made. If you like what you see, please be sure to follow either thru Google Friend or Bloglovin. Carri, from Doubleclick, and I are working on a new craft series and I don't want you to miss out!

Stay Creative,
Georgiana
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14 comments:

  1. These are ALL beautiful! I love the background techniques! I have to go check out the video:) Great designs!
    Have a great evening!
    Sherrie K

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  2. These are awesome techniques G! It gives the background such dimension and really pops! Carri~Abusybee
    Skittles!

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  3. Fabulous cards! I'll have to check out that technique! TFS!

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  4. Love the smooshing. Its so much fun to paint. Can't wait to see what you and Carri come up with

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  5. I really love water coloring too! Your cards are so pretty, love the soft colours, fabulous techniques.!

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  6. They all look beautiful!! I love the colors!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  7. These are all gorgeous Georgiana!!!!!
    Awesome job!

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  8. Wow wow wow!! These are just gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. These are all gorgeous!!!

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  10. so soft and pretty! they're all lovely cards :)

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  11. WOW!!!! They all look so pretty & so different! I've been wanting to try this technique for awhile.... ever since Tanya started doing it... now you're making me want to too!!! :) I guess I better get a move on to catch up to you guys! LOL :) Have a great day! :)


    Theresa
    Scrappers Anonymous

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