Saturday, April 13, 2013

Watercolor Wheat Ombre

I'm still focusing on blue skies and thinking happy thoughts to melt the snow away. We are in a drought, so I'm focusing on the earth absorbing the much needed moisture and not the snow on my toes. We are having a Spring/Pastels Colors challenge this week over at One Stop Crafts Card Challenge. Think peaceful pastels and come create with us!

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=
My Creation
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I seldom play with watercolors, but I fell in love with the technique again. Ombre is a hot trend and water-coloring lends perfectly to it. I watercolored the blue background and stamped over it once the paper was dry. I used Liquid Pearls for an added pop to my wheat grass.
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I made the card for a special man in my life going through a challenge time. I just wanted to let him know I'm thinking of him and holding him close in love and prayer.
Inspiration
One Stop Craft Card Challenge #224 ~ Pastels
JUGS Technique Challenge #184 ~ Ombre

Blue skies indicate spring showers and the image shows the new growth.
Flashback to my youth. I spent hours playing with wood pattern blocks.


Ins and Outs ~ Watercolor Wheat Ombre
Stamps: One of a Kind (Technique Tuesday); Sincere Sentiment (Stampendous)
Paper: Watercolor Paper
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa; Archival Black; Watercolor Pencil
Accessories:  Cuttlebug Harlequin Die; Liquid Pearls (Copper, White, Baby Blue

8 comments:

  1. Wow this is so beautiful. Love the watercolor look. going to become a follower. Your cards are wonderful!
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  2. Congrats on such a great card! I really love the use of liquid pearls on the wheat. From here, the wheat looks real. So pretty with the watercolor blue, thanks for sharing and inspiring.

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  3. Fun use of this technique with diamonds! very trendy! Thanks for joining in with JUGS!

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  4. Beautifully done. Love the diamonds. Thanks for joining us at JUGS this week :)

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  5. What a great technique. I am going to have to give it a try! Thank you for playing with us at AUD Sentiments.

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  6. Beautiful card! Thanks for joining us at Sister Act Card Challenge!

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  7. Great card Cat! LOVE the colors. Thanks for playing along with Just Us Girls :)

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