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Friday, March 16, 2012

Water Coloring

Okay. This is my first attempt at water coloring...ever. I'm not even joking, folks. I have water color pens, and I've never used them! Which is why the challenge at Try It On Tuesday was so fabulous for me--they want us to water color! Well, count me in! I combined my water coloring with a ton of distressing, so this also qualifies for the current Prairie Fairy Friday challenge. Since I've used a vintage embossing folder pearls, and lace, I'm entering this into the Creative Card Crew challenge that calls for vintage creations. Now onto the card!

Here it is~

Details~



I started by dry embossing a white panel with a Tim Holtz folder. I then distressed the edges, crumpled it up, semi-flattened it, and water colored it with 6 different colors. Then I created my image panel by stamping the carnations and then water coloring around them. I then added shimmer with a Sakura clear glitter gel pen--my fave! I created the sentiment in the same way, and then put the card together!

Thanks to all for such fun challenges--I had a ton of fun making this card! I hope you'll join in our fun! :) Happy stamping!!!
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12 comments:

  1. Karen PMarch 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Gorgeous card Mynnette, fab use of the paints/pencils.
    My DH has challenged me to make some vintage/shabby cards without using brown and my mind went into panic mode until I saw this - I'll let you know how I get on. Have fab weekend Karen x

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  2. Lisa EltonMarch 16, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Well look at you branching out into new creative territory!! GREAT job with your first go at watercoloring Mynnette...high five girl!!

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  3. georginaMarch 17, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    What a gorgeous card Mynette, thanks for sharing with us at TioT, luv Georginax

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  4. zandraMarch 17, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Looks, fabulous! Great take on the challenge. Thanks for joining us at TIOT.
    Hugz, Z

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  5. laineyMarch 17, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    beautiful soft colours Mynnette, love it :) lainey x

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  6. KraftyKoolKatMarch 17, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    This is super Mynnette. Thank you for joining us at Creative Card Crew this time and good luck.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  7. My name is CindyMarch 17, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Glad you had such fun with the challenge Mynette - I enjoyed reading how you created your stunning card. I like the added shimmer too, what a great finishing touch!. Thank you for joining us at TioT this week.Cindy x

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  8. Mrs.BMarch 18, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Hi Mynnette, this is a gorgeous card, soft dreamy colours and then the lovely shimmery panel, a great touch.
    Thanks for joining TIOT
    Avril x

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  9. UnknownMarch 18, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Wow this one is just fantastic! I too love those Sakura gelly roll pens and enjoy using mine often. Your embossing and watercolor image are beautiful!
    hugs,
    Ellen

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  10. MeggymayMarch 18, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Fantastic card, the shimmer draws the eye to the flowers. Thank you for joining us at TioT's this time.
    Yvonne x

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  11. DorteMarch 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    I love your colouring, is it really your first water coloured image??
    The embossing looks great.
    Thank you for joining our 'Distress it' challenge at FFF this time ;).
    Dorte,x

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  12. UnknownMarch 20, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    this is stunning and even more amazing as its your first attempt! thanks for joining in the watercolour challenge at TIOT watch out for the winners and top 5 announced on 27th

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Thank you so much for commenting--your sweet words make my day! :) {{{HUGS}}} and happy stamping!

Mynn xx