This week it's time for another colour challenge over at the Simply Less Is More Challenge Blog. Chrissie and Mandi have decided to ask us to make a card using the
COLOURS
of
OUR NATION'S FLAG!
I live in the USA, and our flag colors are Red, White and Blue. I always check the LIM challenge the first moment I can get on my computer each Saturday. I thought a lot about what I would do with this challenge, but I did not have time until this morning to do anything with my thoughts. Very early in the day today, I saw THIS post from Susan Raihala of Simplicity. Susan's work always moves me. I wish I could see things through her eyes. Susan used the Acrylic Block Stamping technique in her creation today - one I have never seen before. When I viewed Susan's creation with this technique, I immediately knew what I would do for the LIM challenge. My card is a CASE of Susan's, but it has it's own character. After trying this technique several times on white card stock, I decided I needed to use water color paper and I loved the results. I am so pleased with this creation. I really love it, and I know I will use this technique again and again. Thank you so much for coming to view!
I haven't used that technique in awhile - thanks for reminding me about it with your BEAUTIFUL card. Just lovely. TFS!
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alteredscrapbooking.blogspot.com
This is so beautiful lovely card ;)
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing effect Stephanie, I have forgotten all about it after seeing Susan's card!
ReplyDeleteThe patch of blue ink looks like the ocean with the bird flying over and the sentiment is just lovely :)
Jenny x
This does it for me Stephanie, its wonderful!
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Mandi
Diva LIm
"Less is More"
And I loved it too but haven't yet gotten round to trying it - just might now though, having seen your fabulous card using the technique
ReplyDeleteKathyk
great card, love your background, it gives an amazing effect.
ReplyDeleteI really fancy trying this technique too. You've created a fabulous 'sky' for your peace dove. xx
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! What a lovely card! The background turned out beautifully and works perfectly with your sentiment. LOVE the colors, too!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE how that blue background came out, it is perfect for behind that bird. I'm gonna have to try that one.
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautifull. And that technique. I like it to. I've seen it somewere else but the way Susan is doing it with the twinkling H2O is also beautifull.
ReplyDeleteSuper result. I've fancied having a go at this too, yours has come up fab! x
ReplyDeleteJust love this Stephanie, I think that random splodgy effect is simply tremendous!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card.
Thanks so much
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less us More"
What a truly beautiful effect, just like a dappled summer sky. Well done on such an original card!
ReplyDeleteStunning and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat technique and beautiful card
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Stephanie. I love the effect you've created. The red bird looks beautiful against that beautiful blue. I must give this technique a try, as well!
ReplyDeleteStephanie, you totally rocked this challenge!! I love the effect of the watercolor....what a fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card :)
ReplyDeleteYou are the woman! What a beautiful splash of blue on water color paper! And your red bird - it goes so beautifully with the sentiment! You've inspired me - love that technique!
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