CI#72 A gorgeous colour combo for watercolouring.

Hello again for another colour challenge with Colour INKspiration.

#72

I wasn't sure about these colours but I have to say they have been a wonderful combination to play with.. I started by watercolouring a whole sheet of the brilliant Fluid 100 watercolour paper with the 2 orange tones, and it dried substantially paler than when I first applied the ink.

So soft and pretty, with lots of variations across the sheet. I heat embossed a number of images to fill the sheet- white poppies, and gold pens. The metallic was inspired by all the shimmer in the sequins. Then I cut them all out a set to work decorating a stack of cards. For the Bermuda Bay background I simply used the printed DSP which is one of the free Sale A Bration items available with a $90 purchase. I love the texture and variation in these papers. I stamped over it using Pretty Peacock.

Here's my leftover sheet- can you guess which flowers these are?

The sentiment is from Butterfly Gala, the pens and the super cute Paper Binder are from It starts with Art. I do love a square card, and these will be in Our Shop when it opens again next week. I often emboss the flap of the envelope to finish off the project.

I alos thought the Petal Pink paper from the Parisian collection worked well with these tones.

Don't forget to have a go with these colours and share your photo on our Facebook page.

I hope you have a creative week and remember,

"don't just post online,

post something pretty!"

cheers, Liz

Comments

Rolled paper roses Frames

Two new Frames for the Handmade Expo Markets this weekend. These are hand rolled vanilla paper roses, with newsprint DSP in the red version. Sentiment is from Painted Petals, making the paper roses is made easier using the Spiral Flower Die thanks for looking. Of course these can be mDe to order, liz

Envelope Dies perfect for an Acetate Tent card and some new DSP

After creating yesterday's cards I was on a roll and created this one using the beautiful Gilded Autumn DSP and the Fancy Phrases stamp set. I really love the sentiments in this set. It is such a simple design and easy to create. You can find all the directions on yesterday's post for Just Add Ink (JAI#518) I watercoloured the white leaf after I had adhered the gold veins just to soften it, and I added a strip of mint DSP to the front of one of the tent stands as the white was a bit stark. That's the cool thing about this design, you can change it up plenty of ways. I'm sure we can all send these type of cards at the moment. I hope you are safe and well, and staying connected, wherever you are. I hope you have a creative week and remember, "don't just post online, post something pretty!" cheers, Liz Product List Ornamental Envelopes Bundle [ 155168 ] $83.50 Envelopes Dies [ 153531 ] $63.00 Shimmery White A4 Car

CTC#58 Christmas Decor and Gift wrapping.

Welcome back to CTC for this week's entry - to be inspired by a 3D item or giftwrap and packaging from the Occasions Catalogue.You may have arrived here from Helen's great blog, or you may be starting here, but wherever you have arrived from you are very welcome, and I hope you enjoy linking to each blog in the hop for some great ideas. I have some boxes for you today. It's always so nice to give a beautifully wrapped present - both for the giver and for the recipient. Stampin' Up! have some great options to make it easy with a big range of tag options, gorgeous ribbons and boxes and bags.... Since Christmas is also a time when budgets are stretched it's a great opportunity to take advantage of the hugely discounted items in the Clearance rack. Have you been and had a look lately? I have decided to showcase some of the great gift wrap options for you. Here are some great Gift Boxes which come flat and are super easy to assemble The gift tag is 2

Lillybet's Papers

Search This Blog