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JAI #258 a little bit of Blackberry Love with FMS#181

IThe challenge this week is a gorgeous colour challenge at JAI. 
And I have teamed this with the sketch challenge at Freshl Made Sketches
I have been experimenting with watercolour look backgrounds for my next class for Mother's Day and the Blackberry Bliss ink gives gorgeous colours with this technique. The background is the feature so minimal stamping and embellishments let it shone through. (I'm not sure my photography does it any justice here) I used the floral spray from Thoughts and Prayers, and the sentiment from Good Greetings. A little heart from Pictogram Punches is highlighted with some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and the sequins are strawberry slush from the in colour sequins collection - I have to admit I have used these more than I imagined I would. A little bit of silver pen helped highlight the tiny bit of Smoky Slate stamping.


Thanks for looking. Liz  

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  1. Christine Blain11 April 2015 at 17:07

    The Blackberry Bliss watercolour wash is divine, Liz. I love the sparkle that the sequins and little heart add to your gorgeous card. Thanks for joining in the fun at Just Add Ink this week!

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  2. Jen Mitchell12 April 2015 at 09:58

    Your watercolored background is so pretty. I love how the leafy image looks with it. The sequins and sparkle make this extra special! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  3. Narelle Farrugia12 April 2015 at 20:36

    Oh this is really lovely! I love how you've combined the colour and sketch challenge - they work perfectly together. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink and Freshly Made Sketches this week!

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  4. Nikki Spencer13 April 2015 at 20:14

    Such a fabulous background Liz...Love the intensity of the BB. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink.

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  5. KimB14 April 2015 at 22:06

    What a lovely deep intense background panel Liz. The tone on tone stamping is very elegant, and the silver pen adds lovely detail. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week.

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  6. Anonymous15 April 2015 at 00:39

    jGreat water colour wash background. I also like how you have used the thread - adds great texture. Chantell JAI

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