Monday, 12 October 2015

Muse Challenge # 136

I'm whipping in quickly (as usual) with a last minute card for the Muse challenge. I really wanted to join in but didn't know if I would have time today but managed to make the quickest card EVER before I went off gardening.



I just love Joan's card and wanted to try and emulate that gorgeous water colour background. I didn't quite get the brightness I wanted but love these colours blending together:


Firstly I stamped and heat embossed the 'hugs' in white. I then used Distress Inks Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade and Mustard Seed to water colour the background and dried it with the heat gun. I very carefully stamped the flower and dragonflies in black ink and mounted on a black card base. Not as pretty as Joan's but must try stamping on water colour more often!!

The 'hugs' stamp is from Winnie and Walter 'The Big, the Bold and Friends'. The flower stamp is from Stamplorations - Dee's Artsy Impressions 'Blooming Buds' and the dragonflies from Waffle Flower 'Lotus'.

Will also link this to the Virginia's View Challenge # 19 where their theme is 'Colouring'.


Better go and turn my sprinkler off before I flood the neighbourhood. Its so dry here and only Spring. It was very hot today which was fantastic for gardening, need to pack my sunblock from now on. And I even saw my first peony rose in a deep, wine red....gorgeous!!

Take care
Shona
 
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13 comments:

  1. Hannelie12 October 2015 at 17:53

    Stunning card Shona!

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  2. sandie12 October 2015 at 18:47

    Gorgeous soft take on Joan's card Shona, I love you went with the open flower it allows us to see that gorgeous background x

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  3. lostinpaper12 October 2015 at 19:28

    So pretty Shona, your background is so sweet!

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  4. Ardyth13 October 2015 at 00:42

    Your softer background gives the card a dreamy feel - beautiful! So glad you joined us at Muse this week!

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  5. Barb Ghig13 October 2015 at 02:32

    Gorgeous water colored background, Shona! I love your choice of a flower for this card, too...so pretty!

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  6. Berina RGA13 October 2015 at 02:32

    Very beautiful CASE of the card!! love the softer hues..
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  7. Jan Clothier13 October 2015 at 07:36

    Love it! Those little dragonflies are the perfect touch.

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  8. ~amy~13 October 2015 at 12:51

    Perfect Shona!

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  9. Miriam Prantner13 October 2015 at 14:53

    Beautiful watercoloring! Great CASE!

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  10. I Card Everyone13 October 2015 at 16:37

    Gorgeous!
    =]

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  11. Monika Reeck13 October 2015 at 20:33

    your blending color is adorable Shona
    I love that dragon fly too
    sweet adorable card my friend

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  12. Anita in France14 October 2015 at 22:27

    Soft and lovely, Shona ... congratulations on your shout out at Muse with this little pretty! Hugs, Anita :)

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  13. cm15 October 2015 at 08:37

    You translated Joan's card beautifully, Shona...gorgeous! And for the record: you got my vote!
    Hugs~c

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